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Durham Region Health Department launches DROIS – a new tool to track local opioid overdose-related statistics
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has launched its new Durham Region Opioid Information System (DROIS) to provide the public and health care providers with local, up-to-date information on the latest opioid overdose-related statistics. DROIS is available online at durham.ca/opioidstats or durham.ca/opioids.
DROIS was created as one of the priorities of Durham Region’s Opioid Response Plan, as well as a requirement of the Ontario Ministry of Health’s (formerly known as the Ministry...
Durham Region identifies priorities for federal investment
Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has identified eight priority areas for partnership with the federal government to help ensure continued growth and prosperity in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions.
“Allocation-based funding will help to drive Durham’s economic growth and development, advance quality of life and support the future of transportation,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “The results: a resilient community that is vibrant, prosperous...
Carbon monoxide exceedance at Durham York Energy Centre
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2019 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – On Saturday, July 20, an external electrical power trip and subsequent recovery procedures led to an exceedance of the four-hour rolling average limit for carbon monoxide (CO) at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC).
The limit for CO is set at 40 mg/Rm3 (milligrams per reference cubic metre), which is a Performance Requirement under Schedule C of the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). The CO levels were 55 mg/Rm3. CO is monitored as an operational parameter indicating...
Heat warning issued for Durham Region - Parents and caregivers reminded to take precautions with infants and young children
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2019 03:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region area for conditions expected to begin July 19. A heat warning occurs when the forecast conditions include a daytime high of at least 31°C and overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater, or with Humidex values of at least 40 for two or more days.
The Health Department is advising area residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness during the upcoming heat warning. While extreme heat can put everyone at...
Durham Region Health Department launches free online prenatal classes
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is launching free, accessible and interactive online prenatal classes to provide expectant families with essential information that covers the various stages associated with parenting including pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and local community resources. Free access is available by registering at durham.ca/onlineprenatalclasses.
The online classes are offered in a mobile-friendly format to help users access them using any device,...
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