Public Health
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The Regional Municipality of Durham's Health Department promotes and protects the health of people in the region. We offer a wide range of health enhancing programs. We also manage the Region of Durham Paramedic Services. These programs and services address the growing and changing needs of our community.
We have many staff in our department:
- Medical professionals
- Dental professionals
- Public health nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Community health nurses
- Public health inspectors
- Public health nutritionists
- Infant and child development consultants
- Epidemiologists
- Paramedics
- Tobacco enforcement officers
- Family visitors
- Administrative support staff
We work hard to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. We also work with our community partners to promote and protect your health, prevent infectious diseases, inspect for health hazards.
We offer health promotion programs and services, manage control of diseases, and offer clinic services including immunization and sexual health services.
Our team of dedicated staff is here to answer your questions about:
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Health protection
- Paramedic services
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