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Message from KFL&A Public Health MOH and Board of Health Members
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 09:00 AM
The people in our KFL&A community have given an extraordinary effort to keep COVID-19 from spreading and the KFL&A Board of Health and Dr. Kieran Moore want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in this great effort. For all of us—staying home, shifting social visits to virtual visits, screening daily and getting tested if having any symptoms—our current situation has also meant considerable sacrifice. We also recognise the increased hardship public health measures have...
An Appeal to Young Adults from KFL&A Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health
Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 06:15 AM
Kingston— As Ontario eases restrictions and reopens the province, the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, especially amongst adults in the 20 to 29 year age group. This is particularly concerning as post-secondary institutions are set to begin classes next week.
“We recognize that the impact of COVID-19 has been particularly stressful for young adults who have likely been cooped up since March and are excited about returning to classes in a place away from parents and close to friends,”...
A Joint Statement on the Enforcement of Social Gathering Restrictions in Kingston
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020 06:30 AM
Kingston Police
City of Kingston
KFL&A Public Health
COVID-19 rates remain low in KFL&A, and all members of the community must stay vigilant in the collective fight against this disease. The community’s ability to contain disease spread depends on our commitment to following public health’s requirements and guidance.
As we welcome the fall, residents are urged to continue to protect and respect each other by avoiding large gatherings. It is important for our community to pay close attention to and...
Blue-green algae bloom identified in local waterway
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020 06:00 AM
KFL&A Public Health would like to advise the public that a possible harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Anglin Bay (Cataraqui River). Species of the algae that can produce harmful toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Residents of Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington may be affected depending on their proximity to the algae bloom, wind direction, water flow, and other...
COVID-19 Assessment Centre Relocates to Kingston Memorial Centre
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020 06:30 AM
UPDATE (June 29, 2020) - Please note the COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now located at the Leon's Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston, Ontario. Hours of Operation Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., statuatory holidays excluded.
In partnership with Primary Health Care, Frontenac Paramedics, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and the City of Kingston, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre is relocating from Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH) site to the Kingston Memorial Centre. The newly located, COVID-19...
COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opens in Kingston, Ontario
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020 06:00 AM
KFL&A Public Health confirmed a community based COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now open at Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH) site of Kingston Health Sciences Centre. The COVID-19 Assessment Centre is set up to assess returning travellers, as well as community residents, who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
“The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at HDH will enhance appropriate triaging efforts in our communities and prevent the existing primary and acute...
Contest offers cash as an incentive to help people quit smoking
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 05:45 AM
Kingston, ON – KFL&A Public Health supports the Canadian Cancer Society’s First Week Challenge contest that offers adults 19 years of age or older a chance to win $500 to quit smoking for the first 7 days of the month. If someone is successful in quitting smoking for 7 days, the research shows that they are nine times more likely to quit for good.
“The First Week Challenge contest has helped hundreds of adults throughout the province quit smoking, cut back on the number of cigarettes they smoke...
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 05:30 AM
Notice of Board of Health MeetingKingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s July meeting will be taking place as follows:Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019Time: 1:00 p.m.Location: 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Main Boardroom (please enter the main entrance of the building)A copy of the Board agenda is attached. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items...
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 06:15 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s May meeting will be taking place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019Time: 9:00 a.m.**Location: 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Main Boardroom (please enter the main entrance of the building)
**Please note the time change for this meeting.Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.
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Dance event inspires thousands of local students to get active
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2019 05:00 AM
Dance event inspires thousands of local students to get active
Kingston, ON —More than 6,000 local elementary students danced their way to better health this week during the annual Celebration of Dance event that took place at the Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada, Loughborough Public School, and Fairfield Elementary School. As part of the health and physical education curriculum, students from the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District...
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