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Organization:
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South East Health Unit - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
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Address:
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179 North Park St
Belleville, ON
K8P 4P1
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Intersection:
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North Park St and Bell Blvd
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Dr.Ethan Toumishey - Medical Office of Health and CEO
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Service Description:
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Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
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Breastfeeding Support
- Breastfeeding consultations, baby feeding drop-ins, infant feeding classes and education sessions * locations throughout Hastings and Prince Edward County
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Dental Programs
- Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program - free dental care for eligible seniors 65 years of age and older
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Food Safety
- Inspects food premises within Hastings Prince Edward counties at a frequency established by Ministry of Health risk protocols * food safety advice for homes and restaurants * investigates complaints * food handler training courses
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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
- Dietitians provide resources and classes on healthy eating * one-on-one counseling is not available
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Healthy Schools
- School-based program working with teachers to assist in promoting safe and healthy lifestyles
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Immunization Clinics
- Immunization clinic * vaccination against common infectious diseases
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Public Health Promotion
- Health promotion activities:- alcohol and substance use disorder
- breastfeeding
- cancer prevention
- falls prevention
- healthy eating
- immunization services
- infection control
- injury prevention
- oral health
- parenting
- physical activity & sedentary behaviour
- pregnancy
- road safety
- sexual health
- tobacco
- drinking water
- emergency preparedness
- environmental health
- food safety
- rabies
- vector-borne diseases
- water safety
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Safety and Injury Prevention
- Areas of safety include:- water safety - recreational water safety and drowning prevention
- beach water quality testing * for current beach information call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 652
- public pools, spas, wading pools, and splash pads water facility inspections
- food safety - homes and restaurants
- falls prevention
- cycling, road safety
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Sexual Health Clinics
- Sexual health clinics at six locations
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Smoking Cessation
- Quit Smoking Programs- weekly nicotine replacement therapy clinics
- home visits for expecting moms and new moms with a baby (up to 12 months of age) who want to quit smoking
- help to make a quit plan
- free quit smoking information kits designed specifically for adults, youth, and pregnant clients
- Smokers’ Help Line, call 1-877-513-5333 or visit www.smokershelpline.ca for free resources and counselling from the smokers help line staff
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Additional ways to connect:
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for some programs and classes
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies depending on service
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Area Served:
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County of Prince Edward, Hastings County, Quinte West, and Belleville
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