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Health Department launches new interactive dashboard to monitor local opioid statistics
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 09:16 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has developed a new interactive dashboard to monitor local opioid-related statistics and issues. This new dashboard, known as the Durham Region Opioid Information System (DROIS), will replace the previous online monitoring resource of the same name and will continue to be located on durham.ca.
This new dashboard provides timely information on local opioid overdose-related statistics including, Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) response...
Health Department investigating confirmed case of measles in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 04:42 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of a case of measles in a local adult who acquired the illness during recent travel abroad. The individual is currently isolated at home.
Currently, the Health Department is investigating and following up directly with known contacts in Durham Region who may have been exposed to the measles virus through this individual and has also followed up with other appropriate jurisdictions regarding possible exposures outside of...
Health Department stresses the importance of eye examinations for school-aged children
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers of school-aged children to book an optometrist appointment for their child for an eye examination and emphasizes the importance of eye examinations for all young children.
“Yearly eye examinations are free for children up to 19-years old with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card,” explained Yemisi Aladesua, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “We encourage all parents of school-aged...
Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week, January 21 to 27
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario - National Non-Smoking Week is January 21 to 27 and Durham Region Health Department will celebrate by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking.
National Non-Smoking Week has been recognized across Canada for more than 40 years. The week is observed annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage smokers to quit smoking. Research has shown that tobacco is the biggest preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 16...
Local campaign educates about the use of naloxone to help reverse opioid overdose
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 11:46 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local campaign entitled, “Help save a life. Reverse an overdose. Carry naloxone.” This campaign aims to help reduce the damaging effects of an opioid overdose on members of our community.
“Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose” said Lee Truong, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “Naloxone is a nasal spray that...
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