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Influenza Immunization Program Begins Next Week in Kingston

This year’s influenza immunization program in Kingston is set to begin next week with two walk-in clinics scheduled for today and Wednesday. The first area clinic will be held in the east end today, October 28, at École Sir John A. Macdonald Public School from 4 pm to 8 pm (map) and Wednesday, October 30,… Keep Reading

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Public Health Urges Immunization for All Grade 7 and 8 Students

Parents are urged to take advantage of the publicly-funded immunizations for Grade 7 students against hepatitis B and meningitis and for Grade 8 females against the human papillomavirus (HPV). “These immunizations protect youth from contracting serious and potentially fatal diseases,” said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Medical Officer of Health, KFL&A Public Health (Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox &… Keep Reading

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Public Health Issues Heat Alert for June 24 and 25

KFL&A Public Health has issued a heat alert for today, June 24, 2013 and tomorrow, June 25, 2013, to advise residents that the hot and humid weather may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the humidex is expected to reach 36 or higher. Humidex values describe how the hot and humid weather feels to the average… Keep Reading

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First KFL&A Food Policy Council Seeks Members

KFL&A Public Health along with a number of local agencies who have formed the KFL&A Healthy Eating Working Group is seeking members for the first Food Policy Council for the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area. “Creating a Food Policy Council for our region will be instrumental in working towards the KFL&A Food Charter’s… Keep Reading

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KFL&A Board of Health Elects 2013 Chair and Vice-Chair

On January 23, 2013, the KFL&A Board of Health elected Mr. Charles Simonds as Chair and Mayor Bud Clayton as Vice-Chair for 2013. Mr. Simonds has been a member of the Board of Health since 2007, and has served as Vice-Chair for the last two years. “It is indeed an honour to have been elected… Keep Reading

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