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Residents reminded to test well water

March 11, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

As temperatures rise and snow begins to thaw, the South East Health Unit is reminding residents about the risk of well water contamination due to runoff and localized flooding.

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South East Health Unit confirms measles outbreak in Hastings County; advises of community exposure

March 5, 2025 at 8:40 p.m.

South East Health Unit has confirmed nine measles cases and is continuing to investigate contacts in Hastings County.

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South East Health Unit confirms one positive case of measles in Hastings County; investigating a number of probable cases

March 4, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

South East Health Unit has confirmed one measles case and is investigating a number of probable cases in Hastings County.

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Public Health is encouraging residents to know their measles vaccine status

February 27, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

South East Health Unit is encouraging residents to know their measles vaccine status and be aware of measles symptoms.

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Board of Health Update for February 2025

February 26, 2025 at 9:33 p.m.

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

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Offices closed due to inclement weather

February 13, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, South East Health Unit has closed its Hastings and Prince Edward Counties office locations today.

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Let’s talk about s___, ladies! Syphilis cases on the rise for women

February 12, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

This year during Sexual and Reproductive Health Week (February 9 to 15) public health is shining a light on syphilis and the increasing risk of infection for women aged 15 to 44 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

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Cold weather health warning

January 21, 2025 at 9:10 p.m.

Public Health is issuing a cold weather health warning to remind residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties to take precautions as the temperature drops.

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Eastern Ontario public health units address growing crisis of food insecurity

January 16, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.

Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact on individuals and families in the region.

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Introducing the South East Health Unit

January 2, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

Yesterday, the South East Health Unit Board of Health met for the first time, officially launching the merged public health agency made up of Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

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