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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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