Pregnant? Early prenatal care and education is very important for both mother and baby. Register for our Online Prenatal Course today! Our NEW Bump to Baby course will guide you from early pregnancy through to caring for the newborn in the early days: bit.ly/3NM3fdi

May 5–11 is Mental Health Week and the South East Health Unit is inviting residents to join the bigger conversation of 'Unmasking Mental Health': bit.ly/4k0pcCL

It's Emergency Preparedness Week: Plan for Every Season. More details in our media release: bit.ly/4jJeKA2

Family meals build connection and create healthy habits. Looking to start? Set a consistent time to have daily or weekly dinners. Involve children in meal planning and cleanup. Remove distractions like phones and tablets and enjoy the moment.

Measles cases continue to climb across Ontario. To learn more about measles and the importance of vaccinating against measles, check out this interview with our manager of clinical services, Jennifer Adams: youtu.be/QX4WxyN85WU

Our online prenatal classes are available to help new parents learn at their own pace, from the comfort of their own space! Register today for your FREE access code by visiting: bit.ly/3NM3fdi

Ticks are out! Here's a good tip: After outdoor activities in tick habitats, use a stiff-bristled brush on your pant legs, sleeves, footwear and anywhere else you can reach to knock any lose ticks off before going indoors. For more tips, visit: bit.ly/InsectBitesDis…

The Health Unit offices and service sites will be closed Monday, May 19, 2025 for Victoria Day. More information can be found here: bit.ly/2Jvyx7H

Our Kemptville Service Site will be closing early today, Thursday, May 15, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. For assistance, please call: 1-800-660-5853.

Cleaning up around the yard or cottage this long weekend? Here are some tips to keep you safe: bit.ly/3F6ZT3m

Children learn by watching the adults around them. If parents eat well or skip meals, children take notice. It's important to set good examples. Use family meals to model mindful eating and support children following their hunger and satiety cues: bit.ly/2uuOuTl

Public health responds to hundreds of incidents of people being bitten by animals. A large proportion of these incidents involved dogs, and in almost all of these incidents, the bite could have been prevented. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/4drGqqS

The best way to protect you and your family from tick-borne diseases, like Lyme disease, is to prevent tick bites. Here are some tips to help you reduce ticks around your home: youtu.be/B0dx1xrC4MQ?si…

Our Kemptville service site will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today, Monday, May 26, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. For assistance, please call: 1-800-660-5853.

Getting #BPSO reenergized with new friends at #bpginstitute LGL Health Unit Dr. Doris Grinspun 🇨🇦 RN, PhD, FAAN, O.ONT Julia

June is Pride month. Pride is both a celebration of the diverse sexualities, genders & gender expressions of individuals that make up our communities, and a movement to increase visibility & awareness of the inequities that impact 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. bit.ly/4ju83ks

Job opportunity: The Health Unit has an opening for a casual administrative assistant within the Corporate Services department to start as soon as possible. For more information and to apply, visit: bit.ly/LGLDHUjobposti…

Environment Canada has issued Special Air Quality Statements for various areas within the South East Health Unit (SEHU) region. bit.ly/4jCYtf5

Our Gananoque service site is closed to the public today, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. For assistance please call: 1-800-660-5853.

Barbeque season is upon us! We have tips to ensure safe food handling and preparation specific to cookouts. Visit: bit.ly/4kYBlsz