Health Unit

Staying active as you age maintains strength and balance, which is why dancing is one way to prevent falls!

Recruitment has begun for the Huron County Wind Turbine Study about Noise, Vibration, and Light.

Huron County residents are invited to an information session about a wind turbine study hosted by the Huron County Health Unit.

With the warm fall continuing, bugs are still active. The Huron County Health Unit is reminding people to protect themselves against tick and mosquito bites.

To recognize Workplace Wellness month, the Huron County Health Unit celebrates the almost 60 Huron county employers and representatives who have shown support for workplace wellness.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. This event raises awareness of drug overdose and works to decrease the stigma of a drug-related death. This awareness day also acknowledges the grief of friends and family of loved ones lost to drug overdose.

Huron County, ON – Thinking of becoming a Community Food Advisor? Watch the CFA demonstrations at the Threshers’ Reunion and International Plowing Match and learn what being a CFA is all about.

Huron County, ON – West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in Huron County.

Thinking of quitting smoking? Why not win some money while you’re at it? The Huron County Health Unit encourages those over the age of 19 who smoke to sign up now for the First Week Challenge Contest.

Huron County Health Unit reminds people, when enjoying outdoor activities, to protect themselves against mosquito and tick bites. Precautions include: wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and closed-toed shoes, using an insect repellent approved by Health Canada, limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk, and conducting head-to-toe tick checks. Visit ontario.ca/lyme for more information.