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Shining a spotlight on the work of public health inspectors
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 11:16 AM
Health Department joins national campaign to promote important role of PHIs in the community
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is highlighting the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors’ national awareness campaign to help increase understanding of and acknowledge the vital work of all public health inspectors (PHI) in Durham region, across Ontario and Canada.
The role of a public health inspector encompasses many diverse areas to help protect the health and well-being...
Regional Chair Henry on acknowledging Emancipation Day
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2022 01:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“It is with great honour that I acknowledge August 1 as Emancipation Day. It marks the day when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect, ending the slavery of people of African descent in Canada.
While the abolition of slavery may have ended physical enslavement, it did not prevent or protect Black people from continued exploitation...
COVID-19 vaccine available for children six-months to under five-years old
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 04:01 PM
Second booster doses also available for immunocompromised youth 12 to 17-years old
Whitby, Ontario - In line with the recent announcement from the province, Durham Region Health Department will be offering paediatric Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine for children six-months to under five-years old. Appointments for this age group will be held at local immunization clinics. Bookings will be available starting at 8 a.m. on July 28. To book an appointment, visit durham.ca/VaccineAppointment....
Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquitoes for West Nile Virus
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 02:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Batches of positive mosquitoes have been reported from two trap sites – one located in Oshawa, the other located in Clarington. Positive confirmation was received on July 21. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
Positive test results indicate that WNV is present in the mosquito population. The Health...
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Durham Region battles climate change by welcoming Brock and Clarington into tree planting program
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Earlier this month, the Township of Brock and the Municipality of Clarington joined the partnership with LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) and the Region of Durham to offer subsidized tree planting that boosts the Region’s efforts to combat climate change. Residents, multi-unit property owners and commercial property owners from Brock and Clarington can now plant native trees at a low price through the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program.
Since the program launched...
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