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New Bump to Baby online prenatal education now available through South East Health Unit

WEB POSTED: mai 2, 2025 @ 1:31 PM | SEPH Communications

May 1, 2025 Expecting parents can prepare for childbirth and parenting from the comfort of home with Bump to Baby, a free, online prenatal and parenting program now being offered by South East Health Unit (SEHU). Prenatal education is an essential part of planning for a healthy pregnancy. In 2024, 1,023 expectant families across the […]

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South East Health Unit’s new mobile dental bus to expand access to dental services for seniors and children

WEB POSTED: avril 29, 2025 @ 7:11 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/April 29, 2025 As Oral Health Month comes to a close, South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) is making it easier for seniors and children to access free preventative dental care in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties with the launch of the mobile dental bus. Keeping […]

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Board of Health Update for April 2025

WEB POSTED: avril 23, 2025 @ 6:24 PM | SEPH Communications

April 23, 2025 Board of Health Update for April 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. Public health funding Following a presentation by John Wickson, Manager of Finance, illustrating the need for sustainable public health funding to […]

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South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposure locations

WEB POSTED: avril 15, 2025 @ 8:41 PM | SEPH Communications

April 15, 2025 South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles. If you attended the following locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles: Exposure Location Address Exposure Date and […]

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South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposures in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

WEB POSTED: avril 11, 2025 @ 7:29 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/April 11, 2025 South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton. If you were present at these locations during these timeframes and are: please call public health at 613-966-5500, ext. 349, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This includes […]

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South East Health Unit is investigating exposures to a confirmed measles case

WEB POSTED: avril 10, 2025 @ 4:31 PM | SEPH Communications

April 10, 2025 South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles. This is in addition to three other unrelated measles exposure locations SEHU identified in Kingston earlier this week for a different positive case of […]

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Measles outbreak continues in Ontario; Residents reminded that vaccines are the best way to protect themselves

WEB POSTED: avril 4, 2025 @ 8:05 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/April 4, 2025 South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) is continuing to investigate cases of measles connected to the provincial outbreak. As of April 2, 2025, Public Health Ontario […]

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As spring approaches, take precautions to avoid ticks and Lyme disease

WEB POSTED: avril 1, 2025 @ 2:02 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/April 1, 2025 As warmer temperatures approach, public health is reminding everyone to take precautions to minimize the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, when enjoying the outdoors. Vector-borne diseases can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. Warmer temperatures and greater levels of […]

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Public Health Advisory: Ensuring food safety during and after a power outage

WEB POSTED: mars 31, 2025 @ 7:53 PM | SEPH Communications

Hasting and Prince Edward Counties/March 31,2025 As power outages continue to impact residents and businesses in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, South East Health Unit (formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) is stressing the importance of following food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of foodborne illness. Information for how to keep safe during a […]

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Public Health Advisory: Stay safe during a power outage

WEB POSTED: mars 28, 2025 @ 5:23 PM | SEPH Communications

Hasting and Prince Edward Counties/March 28,2025 Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the region, warning of a major spring ice storm. Significant ice accumulation caused by freezing rain is expected. The storm is expected to start late Friday and continue though Monday and power outages may occur. Protect yourself during a power outage […]

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Board of Health Update for March 2025

WEB POSTED: mars 26, 2025 @ 6:40 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 26, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Belleville for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. Merger update An update on the progress of merger activities was provided to the Board and can be reviewed in the agenda package. The […]

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Recognizing World TB Day 2025

WEB POSTED: mars 24, 2025 @ 2:55 PM | SEPH Communications

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 24, 2025 World TB Day, observed annually on March 24, amplifies the urgency of ending tuberculosis – the world’s deadliest infectious disease. South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) is encouraging residents to learn about tuberculosis (TB), which continues to devastate millions globally, inflicting severe health, […]

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