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Health Unit looking for dog involved in an incident in Wingham

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Wingham on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m.  The incident took place on the Wingham Community Trail, on the part of the trail by the North Huron Community Food Share building. 

The dog involved in the incident is described as small, white, and possibly a Shih Tzu.  One female, described as having brown hair and wearing a navy blue windbreaker, was with the dog.  

HPPH is investigating...

Suspension orders issued to students with incomplete immunization records

Huron Perth, ON – On Friday, April 26, 2024, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued 1557 suspension orders to elementary and secondary students whose immunization records are incomplete. Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) students may be suspended from school starting on May 23, 2024, if their records are not updated by that time.

Initially there were more than 5100 incomplete records; about 70% of those records have been updated since January when HPPH began sending notifications...

HPPH marks Canadian Public Health Week

Huron Perth, ON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) joins public health organizations across Canada in marking Canadian Public Health Week.

Held Monday April 8 to Friday April 12, Canadian Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our health and well-being.

“The work of public health is to protect and promote the health of people where they live, work and play,” says Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health...

HPPH promoting "friendly" dental visits during Oral Health Month

Huron Perth, ON – April is Oral Health Month in Canada. The Oral Health Team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is using the month to highlight “friendly” dental visits – a free service offered at HPPH dental clinics for children aged three years and under.

“Children are recommended to see a dental professional within six months of getting their first tooth, or by one year of age,” says Anna Read, Registered Dental Hygienist. “A friendly visit to an HPPH dental clinic allows young children to...

HPPH reminding parents to update their child's immunization records to avoid school suspension

Huron Perth, ON – The Immunization team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding parents to update their child’s immunization records. Nearly 2,900 records remain incomplete, down from the initial 5100.

These students are either missing immunizations required for school attendance, their immunizations have not been reported to public health, or they do not have a valid exemption on file. Students with incomplete immunization records may be suspended from school under the Immunization of...