Peterborough Public Health

Peterborough Public Health will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 1. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, July 2. To access 24/7 public health information, click link in bio. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday!

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honour and celebrate the strength & contributions of First Nation, Inuit, & Metis peoples. It is a time to learn about historical & ongoing marginalization, acknowledge the impacts, and commit to an ongoing pursuit of equity

Today, Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) is releasing a list of potential public measles exposures, after another case of measles has been confirmed within the region. 💻 Learn more peterboroughpublichealth.ca/health-unit-an…

Coaches make an impact beyond the game. By building trust, offering encouragement, and fostering resilience, they help kids feel seen, heard, and valued— both on and off the field. Watch the video. #buildingconnections #resilience

Give children an opportunity to learn by solving problems together. When children learn problem solving skills alongside adults, they can tackle challenges on their own in the future. #buildingconnections #resilience

All adults have a role in helping kids develop resilience by building positive connections with them. Start by showing genuine interest in their feelings, thoughts, ideas, and interests. #buildingconnections #resilience

If you may have measles, ALWAYS call ahead before visiting a clinic or health care setting

HKPR has confirmed a local case of measles in Lindsay. ✅Check your vaccination status ✅Get up to date on your vaccines ✅Monitor for symptoms Need a vaccine and don’t have a health care provider? Book an appointment with us: 705-743-1000 ext. 331

Joy, sadness, hope, frustration, gratitude, anger, curiosity, fear. Give kids space to feel ALL their feelings. Learning to recognize and accept feelings is part of learning how to respond to stressful and unexpected challenges. #buildingconnections #resilience

Empower a child’s voice by allowing them to speak their thoughts and opinions and have those words heard, respected, and validated. This helps children figure out who they are, what they believe in, and embrace their identity. #buildingconnections #resilience

Build resilience in kids by celebrating their accomplishments. When we celebrate a child's everyday accomplishments - big and small - we help them build self-esteem and confidence. #buildingconnections #resilience

Peterborough Public Health will be CLOSED on Monday, May 19. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 20. To access 24/7 public health information, click link in bio. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday!

Listening to children’s physical and emotional needs, and responding appropriately and consistently, helps them feel safe and cared for. #buildingconnections #resilience

Adults can nurture children's positive self-esteem by helping them discover what they are good at doing. Part of a child's self-esteem comes from feeling competent and skilled at something they enjoy. #buildingconnections #resilience

Connections with adults can help children develop resilience to face life’s challenges. Build connections with the children in your life by finding something positive together. #resilience #buildingconnections

Risk Index Update for the week of May 7 COVID-19 Risk Index: VERY LOW Respiratory Virus Risk Index: MODERATE CONTEXT: COVID-19 case rate has INCREASED. Influenza case rate and test positivity rate have decreased. All other measures remain unchanged. peterboroughpublichealth.ca/respiratory-vi…

National Child & Youth Mental Health Day is about building connections between young people and the caring adults in their lives. This month, we’ll be sharing stories that highlight how these connections help children develop resilience to face life’s challenges.

Peterborough Public Health will be CLOSED at on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 20. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 21. To access 24/7 public health information, click link in bio. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday!

Risk Index Update for the week of April 16 COVID-19 Risk Index: VERY LOW Respiratory Virus Risk Index: MODERATE CONTEXT: Non-COVID Respiratory Outbreaks have DECREASED. All other measures remain unchanged from last week. Learn more at peterboroughpublichealth.ca/respiratory-vi…

Risk Index Update for the week of April 9 COVID-19 Risk Index: VERY LOW Respiratory Virus Risk Index: HIGH Learn more about respiratory viruses at peterboroughpublichealth.ca/respiratory-vi…