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Health Unit releases report on food insecurity

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released a new report, The Real Cost of Eating in Huron and Perth.

The report found that in 2023, the cost of groceries for a family of four in Huron Perth was $267 per week, or $1,155 per month. This does not include non-food items such as toiletries, personal care items or cleaning products.

The report shows different income scenarios and the percentage of income a household would need to spend on food. For example, a family of four...

Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford

Huron Perth – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford.

The incident occurred on Thursday December 21, 2023, between 1 and 1:15 p.m. at a parking lot located adjacent to Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. building in Stratford.

The dog involved is described as a boxer, with short hair, 80-90 pounds, wearing a black winter coat, with white markings on the face.

The owner is described appearing to be in his 50's, tall, thin and wearing a dark...

Correction: HPPH COVID vaccinations focus on youth aged 11 and under in January

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is issuing a correction to information we shared on Dec. 12 about our COVID-19 vaccination program. In January 2024, HPPH will focus on providing COVID vaccinations only for youth aged 11 and under (not aged 12 and under). Anyone who has reached their 12th birthday will not be eligible to attend an HPPH COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Individuals aged 12 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine from a participating pharmacy or primary care provider.

There are...

COVID vaccinations focus only on youth 12 and under in January

Huron Perth, ON – In January 2024, Huron Perth Public Health will focus on providing COVID vaccinations only for youth aged 12 and under.

“We’ve been proud to work with pharmacists and local healthcare providers this fall in ensuring residents of Huron-Perth had access to COVID-19 vaccinations,” says Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth. “While pharmacists and participating healthcare providers will continue to provide COVID-19 XBB vaccinations in the community, HPPH will...

HPPH Wingham site closed permanently as of January 1, 2024

Huron Perth, ON – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Wingham site at 131 John St. E. will close permanently as of January 1, 2024, affecting some HPPH services in the area. 

The Wingham HPPH site closure affects the following health unit services in Wingham:  

• sexual health services 
• immunizations

For sexual health services through HPPH, please call HPPH at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 2406 or text 519-440-1439. Harm reduction supplies continue to be available through Royal Oaks Pharmacy at 131 John St. E. in...