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World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day

May 7, 2025 at 1:17 p.m.

On Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day, the South East Health Unit is stressing the importance of mental health care and the acknowledgment of mental health concerns for new and expectant parents.

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Emergency Preparedness Week

May 5, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4 to 10, 2025 across the country. The theme for this year is “Plan for every season”.

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

May 2, 2025 at 1:31 p.m.

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.

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

April 29, 2025 at 7:11 p.m.

As Oral Health Month comes to a close, South East Health Unit 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.

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Board of Health Update for April 2025

April 23, 2025 at 6:24 p.m.

The South East Health Unit Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposure locations

April 15, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.

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

April 11, 2025 at 7:29 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton.

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

April 10, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.

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

April 4, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

South East Health Unit is continuing to investigate cases of measles connected to the provincial outbreak.

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

April 1, 2025 at 2:02 p.m.

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.

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

March 31, 2025 at 7:53 p.m.

As power outages continue to impact residents and businesses in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, South East Health Unit is stressing the importance of following food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.

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Public Health Advisory: Stay safe during a power outage

March 28, 2025 at 5:23 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the region, warning of a major spring ice storm.

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