Renfrew County and District Health Unit

⚠️ The Ministry of Natural Resources – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for areas along the Ottawa River, most noticeably in the Westmeath area, through Wednesday, May 19, 2026. 🔗 More at: buff.ly/30KZsoR

We are #CommittedToServe our community to ensure a better and safer future for all. #CRSW2026 rcdhu.com/healthy-living…

👋 Nursing Week roll call! Immunization, Family Health, Infectious Diseases & Sexual Health — it takes every team, every day. We are proud to celebrate our #RCDHU public health nurses! Happy Nursing Week! 🎉 #InternationalNursesDay #PublicHealth #NursingWeek2026

🌿Tick bite? Your local pharmacist can now assess #tick bites and provide prevention treatment for Lyme disease. Most tick borne diseases can be successfully treated—especially when caught early. If you’ve been bitten by a tick, speak with a health care provider or pharmacist.

📣 Find us on Instagram! 📣 Staying connected just got easier. We’ve launched our new Instagram account to share timely updates, helpful resources, and health tips—all in one place. 👉 Follow us: @RCDHealthUnit 🔗 instagram.com/rcdhealthunit/

Social connection is essential to mental health, and still too many people in Canada feel lonely. CMHA’s Mental Health Week invites us to Come Together, through small acts of connection. Because connection strengthens mental health. #MentalHealthWeek #ComeTogetherCanada

🎉 We’re on Instagram! 🎉 #RCDHU is excited to officially launch our brand-new Instagram page! Following us on Instagram is another way to stay connected and keep up with our latest updates, alerts, and services. 👉 Follow us: instagram.com/rcdhealthunit/

Emergencies can be stressful—planning ahead can help ease the impact: include comfort items in your emergency kit 🧸, make mental health support part of your emergency plan, and practice emergency scenarios ahead of time to reduce stress and anxiety.📝 #EPWeek2026

🍃 May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Do you know what to do if you find a #tick on yourself or someone else? Here's a how-to video on properly removing a tick! 👉️ canada.ca/en/public-heal… #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth #LymeDisease #RCDHU

#DYK Most reported animal bites involve a family pet. Make sure pets and young children play safe. Never leave them alone together. Learn more at: rcdhu.com/healthy-living… #YellowRibbonDog #RCDHU #BitePrevention

🔦 Emergency preparedness starts with you! From flashlights and whistles, to water and medications, learn what to include in your emergency kit at: ontario.ca/page/be-prepar… #EPWeek2026 #PreparedON #EmergencyPreparedness #RCDHU

🦷 Did you know that #RCDHU provides FREE dental treatment for eligible seniors 65+, through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program? Check out our video to meet some of our amazing team & see a behind-the-scenes look at our dental clinics! 🎥 Visit: rcdhu.com/healthy-living…

⚠️ The Ministry of Natural Resources – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning remains in effect for areas along the Ottawa River, most noticeably from Pembroke to Arnprior through Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/JgA3I7w

We want you to be able to make the most informed decisions you can about drinking alcohol. Any reduction in the amount you drink can help improve your health. For more info visit: drinklesslivemore.ca @CCSACanada @CCSA.CCDUS

🤚Today is World Hand Hygiene Day! Clean hands make a big difference. By making hand hygiene a daily habit, you’re helping protect yourself, your family, and your community from illness. Learn more at: canada.ca/en/public-heal… #WorldHandHygieneDay #handhygiene #RCDHU

Mental Health Week 2026 is all about connection This May 4–10, let’s Come Together, Canada — because connection strengthens mental health. #MentalHealthWeek #ComeTogetherCanada @CMHANational cmha.ca/mental-health-…

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! #DYK that water is available in bagged pouches designed to have a longer shelf life than bottled water? Bagged water is also more convenient for fitting into emergency kits. Emergency kits should have 4 litres of water per person, per day!

🐶 No one knows your dog better than you! 🟡 If your pet needs space, tie a yellow ribbon, bandana, bow, or marker to their leash or collar so strangers know not to approach! Yellow = CAUTION More at: buff.ly/XDnzmY1

Yellow = CAUTION 🟡 Let’s make it easier for our furry friends who need personal space. Tie a yellow ribbon, bandana, or marker on your pet’s collar or leash if it doesn’t like to be approached while out and about! 🐾 More at: rcdhu.com/healthy-living… #YellowRibbonDog

Did You Know? Even if someone has taken naloxone, it can wear off before they fully recover from an overdose. Follow the instructions in your naloxone kit and always call 9-1-1 for help. Find out where to get a FREE naloxone kit: ontario.ca/page/where-get…