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KFL&A Public Health – Sharbot Lake Office Hours on May 1 and May 6, 2019
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 04:30 AM
KINGSTON—The KFL&A Public Health’s Sharbot Lake office hours will vary from regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 1 and May 6, 2019, as follows:· May 1, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.· May 6, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Please call the Kingston office at 613-549-1232 if you have any questions or require assistance.
KFL&A Board of Health issues statement in response to the Ford government’s aggressive plans to restructure public health
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00 AM
KINGSTON – The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health has issued a statement outlining its concerns about the current Ontario government’s plan to restructure public health.
“As the Chair of the Board of KFL&A Public Health, I unequivocally support KFL&A Public Health and its staff in the work that they do. The needs of Ontarians are variable and preserving partnerships locally is essential. Local knowledge and expertise to ensure the health of our communities is not...
Increased presence of carfentanil and fentanyl prompts public health to issue warning
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2019 06:00 AM
KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents of the increased potential for illicit drugs to be contaminated with fentanyl and carfentanil. Since February 2019, local data has identified an increase in the presence of carfentanil and fentanyl circulating in the KFL&A community, which may be contaminating stimulant drugs such as cocaine, MDMA, and crystal methamphetamine in addition to other opioids such as heroin. KFL&A Public Health is urging all people who use drugs to remain vigilant.
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2019 04:00 AM
Kingston—The Chair of the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health is calling a special meeting, as per Section 1 (3) of the KFL&A Board of Health procedures Bylaw, to address the significant cuts to local public health agencies that were proposed this past Thursday, April 11, 2019 in the provincial budget announcement.
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Main Boardroom
Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 04:00 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s March meeting will be taking place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Time: 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, are available upon request.
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Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 04:30 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s February meeting will be taking place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 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, are available upon request.
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Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 03:30 AM
KINGSTON—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s January meeting will be taking place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, January, 23, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Main Boardroom (please enter the main entrance of the building)
Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.
KFL&A Public Health Extends Cold Weather Health Warning
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2019 06:00 AM
KINGSTON—With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for temperatures to drop below -25°C today through Tuesday, KFL&A Public Health is extending the Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A area.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder, when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast, or when extreme weather conditions—blizzard or severe snow storm—are forecast for the KFL&A area by Environment Canada...
Cold weather health warning issued for KFL&A area
Posted on Friday, January 18, 2019 10:00 AM
KINGSTON—With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for temperatures to drop below -25°C tonight and periodically through the weekend, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A area.
Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder, when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast, or when extreme weather conditions—blizzard or severe snow storm—are forecast for the KFL&A area...
Holiday hours for KFL&A Public Health programs and services
Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 06:00 AM
KINGSTON—The schedule for some KFL&A Public Health programs and services will be modified over the next couple of weeks owing to the holiday season.
Main office – Kingston
Our Kingston office will be closed:
- Monday, December 24, 2018
- Tuesday, December 25, 2018
- Wednesday, December 26, 2018
- Monday, December 31, 2018
- Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Branch offices –Napanee, Sharbot Lake, and Cloyne
Our branch office in Napanee will be closed:
- Monday, December 24, 2018
- Tuesday, December 25, 2018
- Wednesday, December 26...