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KFL&A Public Health celebrates National Non-Smoking Week

Kingston— In celebration of National Non-Smoking Week from January 15 to 21, 2017, KFL&A Public Health is encouraging local residents to quit smoking and to share their personal quitting smoking experiences in the #QuitStories campaign.

Jeff, a #QuitStories participant, shared his experience of quitting smoking and his fear of future health effects, if he didn’t quit.  “My journey began with my 5-year-old son’s inspiring me to quit.  I vowed to him that I would quit by the time I turned 30. ...

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[PSA]: Holiday hours for KFL&A Public Health programs and services

For immediate releaseFriday, December 16, 2016KINGSTON—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.  KFL&A Public Health offices in Napanee, Cloyne, and Sharbot Lake will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.  KFL&A Public Health’s office in Kingston, at 221 Portsmouth Avenue, will be open and closed as follows during the...

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KFL&A Public Health Releases the Cost of Eating Healthy Report

For immediate releaseDecember 6, 2016

KFL&A Public Health Releases the Cost of Eating Healthy Report

Kingston – Everyone needs access to healthful, nutritious, and affordable food. Every year, KFL&A Public Health surveys grocery stores within the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) area, using the Nutritious Food Basket survey to determine the cost of a healthy food basket for both individuals and families.

Results of the 2016 Cost of Eating Healthy ReportBased on results from the...

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Health partners offering cash prizes as incentives to help young adults quit smoking, cut back, or remain smoke-free

Kingston - KFL&A Public Health, in partnership with the provincial organization, Leave The Pack Behind, is offering young adults in Ontario between the ages of 18 and 29 a chance to win up to $5000 cash to quit smoking. There are additional cash prizes to be won for those who reduce their smoking or remain smoke-free. The contest titled, Wouldurather… is a 6-week program with a goal to reduce the high rates of smoking among young adults in Ontario.

Last year, more than 8,600 young adults...

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Get immunized against influenza now

Kingston– The sooner that a person is immunized against influenza, the sooner that she or he and vulnerable people around them are protected from this contagious and potentially dangerous illness.  KFL&A Public Health recommends that all KFL&A area residents, not just the young and the elderly, get immunized as soon as possible.

“Waiting until influenza is in our community is too late to be immunized,” said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A Public Health.  “The only way to...

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Notice of Board of Health meeting

For immediate releaseTuesday, September 28, 2016

Notice of Board of Health meeting

Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s May meeting will be taking place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016Time: 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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Healthy food options at KFL&A area recreation centres fuel families to play

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Kingston – Children and youth perform their best on a sports field, ice rink, or court when they are fuelled up with healthy food and hydrated with water. In 2015, KFL&A Public Health conducted a survey about the food and drinks available in recreation centres within our communities. Seventy-three percent of survey respondents indicated that they buy food and drinks at the canteens or vending machines in KFL&A area recreation centres. The top reason...

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KFL&A community to recognize International FASD Awareness Day

For immediate releaseWednesday, September 7, 2016Kingston—On Friday, September 9, 2016, the Kingston Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Action Network is hosting its annual FASD Breakfast to recognize International FASD Awareness Day.  A number of community partners and stakeholders are registered to take part in the upcoming event to raise awareness regarding the challenges of individuals and families who live with FASD. 

The breakfast will feature guest speaker Dr. James Reynolds, professor...

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Reminder to watch for blue-green algae in local waterways

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Kingston –KFL&A Public Health is reminding residents that blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is a common seasonal occurrence in regional waterways.  These bacteria occur worldwide and some species produce toxins that can affect animals and humans.

Blue-green algae has been found in numerous waterways in the KFL&A area over the past number of years and has been found most recently in various points along the Rideau Canal system from Kingston to Cranberry...

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Bootleg Fentanyl continues to pose deadly risk to our community

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Kingston – The dangerous and powerful drug, known as Bootleg Fentanyl, is present in the illicit drug market in the Kingston area.  The pill, patch, or powder formulations of Bootleg Fentanyl is up to 100 times more toxic than morphine, and because it is produced and distributed exclusively by an illegal market, there is no control over the drug’s purity or quality.

Bootleg Fentanyl kills people. There have been deaths from fentanyl within the...

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