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Take precautions to avoid tick-borne diseases when spending time outdoors

May 11, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The warm weather is here, and Southeast Public Health is reminding residents that the region is an established high-risk area for the blacklegged ticks.

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Southeast Public Health reminds the public of measures to prevent the spread of stomach illness

May 4, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

As a result of an increase in cases of infectious gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston area, Southeast Public Health is reminding the public of steps to take when they are sick. This illness mainly affects the stomach and intestines and most often causes diarrhea.

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Local partners launch new Infant and Early Mental Health Care Pathway to support children and families across KFL&A

April 22, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

A new Infant and Early Mental Health Care Pathway is being introduced across Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington to help connect children from birth to age six and their families to developmental and mental health supports earlier.

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Residents reminded to test well water, take steps to prevent impacts of flooding

April 14, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Localized flooding may be occurring in some areas and on some properties. Floodwaters and water ponding around wells can compromise the safety of your drinking water.

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Southeast Public Health extends drug-related alert to Kingston following spike in poisonings

April 9, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Southeast Public Health is alerting residents to an increase in drug-related events in Kingston reported by Consumption and Treatment Services.

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Southeast Public Health alerts residents to increase in drug-related events in Hastings and Prince Edward counties

April 8, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

Southeast Public Health is alerting residents to an increase in drug-related events during the week of March 29 to April 5.

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Southeast Public Health expanding access to sexual health services

April 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

As integration has progressed, clinics will resume as previously scheduled beginning as early as April 7, with some service enhancements.

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Board of Health update for March 2026

March 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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Board of Health update for February 2026

February 25, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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Southeast Public Health is investigating exposures to a confirmed measles case

February 24, 2026 at 9:19 a.m.

Southeast Public Health is advising residents of potential measles exposure at locations in Kingston related to a new single positive case of measles.

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Southeast Public Health Board of Health holds special meeting to move forward in 2026

February 17, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

At the call of the Chair, the Board met for a special meeting on Tuesday, February 10 in Kingston.

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Board of Health Update for January 2026

January 28, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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