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Store potentially hazardous foods such as sandwiches or salads in the fridge at 4°C or lower. If donating transport them on ice in a cooler. Learn more fresh food safety tips at kflaph.ca/FoodSafety

Media release: Southeast Public Health to refocus rural service delivery ow.ly/Lwm750Xw0Ag

Register for the First Week Challenge Contest for a chance to win $500 when you stay tobacco/vape-free for the first week of the month. Sign up today at QuitforaWeek.ca for your chance to win! #FWCC, #SmokersHelpline, #QuittoWIN

Southeast Public Health celebrates 35 newly trained Best Practice Champions to add to the Champions Network of enthusiastic people engaged to mobilize their peers and implement evidence-based practices. #bpso #rnao

Southeast Public Health offices will be closed today. For health information on a variety of topics visit southeastph.ca

Today, we are officially unveiling our new identity: Southeast Public Health (SEPH)! Read all about it: ow.ly/s4gk50X3V2i

Planning To Quit? Enter the First Week challenge Contest for a chance to win $500 when you go tobacco or vape free for the first week of the month! Register now at QuitforaWeek.ca or FirstWeekChallengeContest.ca for your chance to win! #FWCC #SmokersHelpline #QuittoWIN

The South East Health Unit recommends all adults over 75 and eligible adults 60 to 74 protect themselves against RSV. Read the full statement: ow.ly/9b5y50X1NGK

Watch this video to learn what vaccines the Ontario school-based vaccine program provides students in Grade 7, and why. ow.ly/vMoZ50G98aV @LimestoneDSB @alcdsb @KingsTownSchool @MulberryWaldorf @LakeshoreSchool @leahurstcollege @MdRoybon #VaccinesKFLA

Low-risk foods like canned or dry goods, and whole fruits or veggies that haven’t been peeled or cut are the safest option for food donation. Learn more tips for donating foods safely at kflaph.ca/FoodSafety

KFL&A Public Health offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2025 For health information on a variety of topics, please visit our website at kflaph.ca

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual campaign to remember, without stigma, those who have died or suffered permanent injury from drug overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind and recommit to #EndOverdose and #EndStigma. This is an internationally recognized day to honour the lives of loved ones lost. ow.ly/vCZ950WsFAi #SupportNotStigma #HarmReduction #YGK #KFLADrugStrategy #IOAD2025

Register for the First Week Challenge Contest for a chance to win $500 when you stay tobacco/vape-free for the first week of the month. Sign up today at QuitforaWeek.ca for your chance to win! #FWCC, #SmokersHelpline, #QuittoWIN

We have an immediate full-time opening for a Public Health Inspector out of our Kingston office. For more information visit kflaph.ca/Jobs

West Nile virus has been identified in humans in the South East Health Unit Region. Read more: ow.ly/ivyu50WKcHV

West Nile virus has been identified in Mosquitoes in the Picton area. Read more: ow.ly/4Fqf50WAJCn

KFL&A Public Health offices will be closed today. For health information on a variety of topics visit kflaph.ca. Have a safe and happy holiday

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is alerting residents to a recent rise in unregulated drugs testing positive for the presence of carfentanil locally. Read more: ow.ly/vFjG50Wy8x9

A special Air Quality Statement is in effect. Read more: ow.ly/bn4H50WxZO3

On July 28, World Hepatitis Day we recognize the importance of #HarmReduction in safer substance use and Hepatitis C prevention. #WorldHepatitisDay #SupportNotStigma #KFLADrugStrategy #HarmReduction