KFL&A Public Health: Swimming Not Recommended in Some Areas
Notices posted by KFL&A Public Health available online Keep Reading
Stay Active Event Marks Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Ontario is marking its first Falls Prevention Awareness Month in November and YMCA of Kingston and KFL&A Public Health are partnering up to host a free event. ‘Stay Active‘ is a program to promote the importance of regular physical activity in preventing falls and healthy independence as our community grows older. According to KFL&A Public… Keep Reading
Public Health: Get Immunized Against Influenza Now
KFL&A Public Health is recommending that all residents get immunized against influenza now, saying that the sooner a person is immunized, the sooner he or she and vulnerable people around them are protected from this contagious and potentially dangerous illness. According to the agency, seasonal influenza disease usually peaks in January or February most years.… Keep Reading
PH.D Stand-Up Comic to Speak to Students about Healthy Choices
Matt Bellace, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and stand-up comedian is offering a free interactive evening session for parents and guardians, as well as two sessions for high school students in the KFL&A area. Natural Highs: Supporting Teens in Making Healthy Choices The session will focus on how parents and guardians can support teens and reduce arguing.… Keep Reading
KFL&A Public Health Reports Food Recall Notice
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Sun Rich Foods brand sliced apples and sliced apple products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Information on the recall, including a list of affected products, can be found online at inspection.gc.ca . Please ensure that if you have any of the affected products that… Keep Reading
Public Health Offering Falls Prevention Course
This spring, KFL&A Public Health will be offering a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program in Kingston. The course will include a weekly presentation on a variety of falls prevention topics, a 15 minute nutrition and socialization break, as well as 45 minutes of Tai Chi. Taking place at KFL&A Public Health’s… Keep Reading
Queen’s University Updates Anti-Vaxx Prof Investigation
Queen’s University Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Alan Harrison, issued a statement today to address the “anti-vaccine” controversy related to Melody Torcolacci, the instructor of HLTH 102, “Physical Determinants of Health”. Harrison states that the results of his information-gathering, including comments from students taking that class, does not enable him to state “unequivocally” that Ms.Torcolacci’s sole… Keep Reading
Measles Vaccine Urged for Susceptible Residents
Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health recommends immunization Keep Reading
KGH First in Ontario to Use GPS-like Technology in Cardiac Procedures
400+ KGH cardiac patients expected to benefit from new technology Keep Reading
Public Health Promoting Smoke-Free Policies in the Workplace
Free workplace guide and signage for businesses to promote smoke-free policy Keep Reading
Still Time to Get Immunized Against Influenza
Cases of influenza have been reported in the KFL&A area Keep Reading