South East Health Unit - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-966-5500

Toll-Free:

1-800-267-2803

TTY:

711 or 1-800-267-6511

Fax:

613-966-9418

Email:

info@hpeph.ca

Website:

www.hpepublichealth.ca/connect-with-us/

Address:

179 North Park St
Belleville, ON
K8P 4P1

Intersection:

North Park St and Bell Blvd

Location:

Belleville

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Executives:

Dr.Ethan Toumishey - Medical Office of Health and CEO

Service Description:

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

Breastfeeding Support - Breastfeeding consultations, baby feeding drop-ins, infant feeding classes and education sessions * locations throughout Hastings and Prince Edward County

Dental Programs - Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program - free dental care for eligible seniors 65 years of age and older

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

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health - Dietitians provide resources and classes on healthy eating * one-on-one counseling is not available

Healthy Schools - School-based program working with teachers to assist in promoting safe and healthy lifestyles

Immunization Clinics - Immunization clinic * vaccination against common infectious diseases

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

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

Sexual Health Clinics - Sexual health clinics at six locations

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

Services and Programs:

North Hastings Branch Office

Prince Edward County Branch Office

Quinte West Branch Office

Additional ways to connect:

Fees:

Varies by program

Application:

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for some programs and classes

Eligibility / Target Population:

Varies depending on service

Languages:

English

Area Served:

County of Prince Edward, Hastings County, Quinte West, and Belleville