Peterborough Public Health

10/17/2025

👋 Haven’t heard from us lately?

We’re now available at Lakelands Public Health! Follow us for updates, news, and more as we continue promoting health across our communities.

09/11/2025

📖 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health are now Lakelands Public Health!

As we turn the page to this new chapter, we want to make sure we stay connected with you while continuing to protect and promote health across the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, The City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Northumberland County, and the urban indigenous communities within.

👋 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦 on our new social channels today for launch updates, news and more!

Lakelands Public Health

This is more than a new name — it’s a fresh chapter for public health in our communities.

09/11/2025

🎉 Today’s the Day! Join us at 11:30 AM as we go live to celebrate the launch of 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

💻 Watch the livestream on our brand-new YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/

Be part of this milestone as we turn the page to a new chapter in public health for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, The City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Northumberland County and the urban indigenous communities within.

👉 Don’t miss it — tune in!

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

CASP is honouring the day with a free, live virtual event:
Indigenous Knowledge and Life Promotion: Changing Narratives on Su***de

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept 10 | ⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM ET

Featuring:
✨ Elder John Rice – a member of the Three Fires Midewiwin Society and Elder/Knowledge Holder at Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, known for harmonizing Traditional Knowledge and Teachings into mainstream work.
✨ Lindsay DuPré – a Métis scholar, mom, and auntie, exploring how relationships with Knowledge shape wellbeing, community, and life promotion strategies.

➡️ Register now and be part of this important conversation: https://su***deprevention.ca/.../world-su***de.../

09/10/2025

In Canada, 9-8-8 is there for crisis support. Whether you are thinking about su***de, or worried about someone in your life, you are not alone.

Trained responders will listen with compassion and provide a safe, judgment-free space to talk.

World Su***de Prevention Day is a reminder that help is available: https://ow.ly/Y1sl50WT84h

09/09/2025

We’re Hiring! Public Health Nurses to join our team.

Public Health Nurse, Temporary, full-time (up to 13 months)
Public Health Nurse, Temporary, full-time (up to 5 months)

📍 Location: Peterborough
🗓️ Apply by September 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM

For full job details and to apply, visit:
🔹 peterboroughpublichealth.ca/careers

09/08/2025

We’re excited that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health have merged to provide stronger and more connected public health services across our communities 🌟

Rest assured you’ll continue to receive the same trusted programs and services 💙 A new name and brand will launch soon 🍂 Stay tuned for updates!

09/08/2025

We’re Hiring! HKPR District Health Unit is seeking Registered Practical Nurses (Casual Vaccinators) to join our team.

2 Positions Available, Temporary, casual (up to 6 months and up to 10 months)
📍 Location: Lindsay
🗓️ Apply by September 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM

For full job details and to apply, visit:
🔹 hkpr.on.ca/careers

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

The Boil Water Order for the Village of Millbrook in the Township of Cavan Monaghan has been lifted. Final testing from the Haliburton and Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit has confirmed that water is safe for consumption.

Any changes will be updated on the Township website at: www.cavanmonaghan.net and through Township social media channels.

We would like to thank all the residents affected by this disruption for their patience and support as we worked through this emergency.

09/05/2025

🚰 Boil Water Advisory – Village of Millbrook | Following the recent water main break, a Boil Water Advisory is in place for the Village of Millbrook, Township of Cavan Monaghan. This precaution protects your health and prevents illness.

👉 What you need to do:
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before:

✔️Drinking
✔️Cooking or washing produce
✔️Brushing teeth
✔️Preparing infant formula

For more information read Dr. Natalie Bocking, Deputy Medical Officer of Health's full statement by visiting 💻 hkpr.on.ca/BoilWater.

Township of Cavan Monaghan