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Durham Region Health Department begins weekly beach monitoring for 2024
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 02:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout Durham as part of the annual Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 3 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48...
Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 11:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing to youth.
WNTD was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 and is recognized each year on May 31 to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco. This annual event highlights the tobacco epidemic and emphasizes the important work still to be done in tobacco...
Durham Region celebrates Recreation and Parks Month with a passport adventure initiative
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 09:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario - June is Recreation and Parks Month and Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region municipalities and Durham Tourism, is introducing an exciting passport adventure initiative for all area residents.
The passport provides an opportunity for residents to explore a variety of activities across Durham Region, with the chance to win a new bike which can be used to cycle the region’s many trails. Residents can download a digital copy of the passport by...
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 09:01 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario – May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone that blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially in forested or grassy/brushy areas, and the importance of taking precautions to avoid tick bites which could lead to Lyme disease infections.
Although not all blacklegged ticks are infected with Lyme disease, some ticks may carry the bacteria...
Health Department looking for members for the Durham Youth Health Group
Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2024 08:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is currently recruiting members to join the Durham Youth Health Group and are looking for youth 12 to 18-years old who want to become active in their community.
The purpose of the Durham Youth Health Group is to give young people the opportunity to provide input on youth services and programs, while gaining skills in, and knowledge about various health topics. With support from Health Department public health nurses, participating youth from...