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Rise in drug poisonings in the KFL&A area
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 01:25 PM
KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an alert to warn residents about a recent rise in drug-involved poisonings and associated symptoms in the last two weeks within the KFL&A region.
Recent data provided by harm reduction and other health service providers indicate a notable increase in drug-involved poisonings in the past two weeks. Partner agencies also report an increase in clients experiencing prolonged deep sedation, and indicators suggest a recent increase in the presence of...
Special air quality statement for Kingston, Odessa and Frontenac Islands
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 03:54 PM
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Kingston, Odessa and Frontenac Islands. There is a possibility of deteriorating air quality due to hot and sunny conditions which can cause increasing ground-level ozone concentrations this afternoon in the above regions. Moderate risk air quality health index (AQHI) values are possible throughout this afternoon with the potential of short-term high risk AQHI values for a couple of hours.
The AQHI is a scale designed to help...
The KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee Seeks and Individual or Group to Develop and Implement Multimedia Educational Campaign
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2023 06:00 AM
Monday, March 6, 2023,
Kingston
Request for Proposal for the Anti-Stigma Education Campaign
What Don’t You Know Campaign
The Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee (CDSAC) seeks an individual or group to develop and implement a multimedia educational campaign aimed to reduce the stigma associated with substance use in KFL&A.
BACKGROUND
The KFL&A CDSAC was formed in March 2017 in response to rising opioid overdose mortality rates across Canada,...
Cold weather health warning for the KFL&A region
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 06:45 AM
Kingston — With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures values of -35°C to -45°C in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington region, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning starting tonight into Friday morning and again Friday night into Saturday morning.
Environment Canada issues an extreme cold weather warning in Southeastern Ontario when the temperature or windchill is expected to reach -35°C for at least two hours. When the temperature...
KFL&A Public Health issues a heat warning for multiple areas in the region
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2022 10:00 AM
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Tamworth, Sydenham, South Frontenac, and Napanee due to high heat and humidex levels. A two-day heat event is expected Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2022. Maximum temperatures are expected to be in the high twenties or low thirties, with minimum temperatures in the low twenties, bringing little relief from the heat. Humidex values are expected to reach the high thirties to low forties.
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Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health programs and services during the afternoon of Thursday, June 23, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 12:00 PM
KFL&A Public Health programs and services, regularly scheduled for Thursday, June 23, are cancelled as staff, management, and board members participate in the agency’s annual recognition event. • Kingston office will be closed on Thursday, June 23 from 12 to 4:30 p.m.Clinic closures on Thursday, June 23 are as follows:• There will be no access to the drop-in naloxone distribution at the main and branch offices during the office closures.• There will be no Quick Test Clinic on Thursday, June 23.
Avian Influenza has been identified in the KFL&A Region
Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2022 09:00 AM
KINGSTON – Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has been identified in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington region. Avian Influenza is a viral disease that affects mostly domestic poultry and wild birds such as geese, ducks, and shore birds. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are a natural reservoir for mild strains of avian influenza. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 is known to kill both wild birds and commercial poultry.
The Province of Ontario is working with local,...
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 05:30 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s January meeting will be hosted by virtual conference.Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022Time: 1:00 p.m. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.
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Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 07:30 AM
The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s August meeting will be hosted by video teleconference.Date: Friday, August 20, 2021Time: 10:00 a.m.A copy of the Board agenda is attached and below. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.BOARD OF HEALTHFriday, August 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. (Boardroom)
1. Call to Order2. Territorial Acknowledgement (Board Chair)3. Roll Call4. Conflict of Interest
GENERAL AGENDA5. Approval of...
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 08:00 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s June meeting will be hosted by virtual conference.
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Time: 1:00 p.m.
A copy of the Board agenda is attached. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.--30—
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