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KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Thursday, August 4, 2016 and Friday August 5, 2016 to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the heat will arrive during the day Thursday with humidex values in the high 30’s. This heat episode is expected to end by Friday...

KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning

Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Thursday, July 21, 2016 until Sunday, July 24, 2016, to advise residents in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area, may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the hot weather conditions will start Thursday with...

KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Tuesday, July 12, 2016 until late Thursday, July 14, 2016, to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the heat will arrive during the day Tuesday with highs of 30C to 33C. Wednesday and Thursday are also expected to be very warm. The nights will be warm and muggy with...

More than 4,000 local students dancing their way to better health

For immediate releaseMonday, May 9, 2016

More than 4,000 local students dancing their way to better health

Kingston — Hearts will be pumping and feet will be tapping to the beat of the dance on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and Wednesday, May 11, 2016, as more than 4,000 local students participate in KFL&A Public Health’s sixth annual Celebration of Dance.  Students from the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have been learning nine different...

[PSA] Falls prevention begins with you

Falls prevention begins with you

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health is offering a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program this spring in Napanee. There will be a weekly presentation on a different falls prevention topic,  15 minute nutrition and social break, and 45 minutes of Tai Chi. 

When:          Tuesday, May 10 to Tuesday, June 28, 201

Time:            10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:      The Salvation Army, 82 Richard Street East, Napanee

For more information and to register, call KFL&A Public Health at...

Queen’s University and KFL&A Public Health host national symposium on Lyme disease

For immediate releaseThursday, April 21, 2016Queen’s University and KFL&A Public Health host national symposium on Lyme diseaseKingston—  KFL&A Public Health and Queen’s University are hosting a symposium on Lyme disease research on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22, 2016.  The focus of the two-day symposium is to discuss and to coordinate future research, and efforts towards preventing, monitoring, diagnosing and treating Lyme disease on a national level.By bringing medical expertise from...

Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health’s programs and services on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health’s programs and services on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016

KINGSTON—The schedule for some KFL&A Public Health programs and services will be cancelled over the next week, owing to the upcoming Easter weekend. 

KFL&A Public Health offices in Kingston, Cloyne, Napanee, and Sharbot Lake will be closed Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016.  All offices will re-open on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

On days...

Disruption of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Disruption of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health programs and services (including clinics), regularly scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, are closed. 

KFL&A Public Health’s Walk On program at the following locations are cancelled for today:

• Memorial Centre Walk 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
• Perth Road Public School 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Napanee District Secondary School 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Rideau...

Cold weather health warning issued for KFL&A area

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Cold weather health warning issued for KFL&A area

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,...

Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA) and changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA)

For immediate releaseWednesday, February 3, 2016Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA) and changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA)

Kingston – There are new rules for selling electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) under Ontario’s new Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA).

As of January 1, 2016, the ECA states that it is illegal to:

• sell or supply e-cigarettes and their component parts (e.g., battery, atomizer) to anyone under 19 years of age.

Business owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with the law...