#ThrowbackThurday Protect your future. Get immunized. #VaccinesWork #NIAW2024 . For more information about the measles vaccine and other routine immunizations, visit: bit.ly/LGLimmunization

Who is on your child’s oral health team? Public Health takes a more community approach to oral health, with one-on-one help as needed. Learn more here. We are stronger together! bit.ly/3ugzGtS

True or False: Vaccine are just for kids. Check ut this video for the answer. For more information about routine immunizations, visit our website: bit.ly/LGLimmunization #NIAW2024 youtube.com/shorts/fKK8bOZ…

The Health Unit has an opening for casual Administrative Assistants to work in our Brockville and/or Smiths Falls office. For more information and to apply, visit: bit.ly/LGLDHUjobposti…

The food system is everything and everybody involved in growing, processing, acquiring, transporting, distributing, selling and disposing food. Connect with foodcoreLGL to learn more. foodcorelgl.ca

It’s National Immunization Week! This year’s theme “Protect your future. Get immunized” is a reminder of the power of vaccines in preventing illness and severe symptoms and keeping vaccine-preventable diseases from resurfacing in our communities: bit.ly/4aMp45S

What can you spot on your journey to school? I-Spy activity sheets are a great resource for kids to #SpringIntoSpring this April! Download more resources to help you celebrate: bit.ly/4aM6jj0
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Last call for submissions for our Oral Health Month activity! See the details below. Deadline to submit artwork is May 1. We are stronger together! #LGLSchoolHealth CDSBEO UCDSB

Has climate change got you feeling anxious? 🫠 scienceupfirst.com/project/has-cl… #EarthDay2024

Today is Earth Day. Climate change adaptation means taking action that will help us manage and reduce the negative impacts of climate change now and into the future. See what you can do to adapt to the impacts of climate change: bit.ly/3U6HCGR

This #EarthDay , sign out a book from your local library about how kids can help look after our planet. Kids learn important language and reasoning skills when we talk through a decision.
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Participating in a community clean-up? Protect yourself from ticks. Apply a repellant with DEET. Wear light coloured clothing, tuck your pants in your socks and wear fully enclosed shoes. Do a thorough tick check when you get home. For more information: bit.ly/2FYOKBL

Pitch-ins are happening in communities across LGL this weekend. Listen to this interview with Dr. Li and our Mental Health and Substance Use PHN Coordinator David Amot on spring clean up safety what to do if you find a needle in the community: bit.ly/3sm6e4l

The Health Unit has an opening for a full-time, term status Public Health Inspector working in our Smiths Falls office. For more details about this position and to apply, visit: bit.ly/LGLDHUjobposti…

Earth Day is almost here. Check out the Climate Atlas of Canada to explore many topics including data related to climate change. In the LGL region, you can explore data for Brockville, Smiths Falls, and Prescott: climateatlas.ca #ClimateChangeLGL

Exciting News! The Town of Smiths Falls passes a resolution supporting basic income! Basic income can allow everyone a chance to meet their basic needs, live in dignity and participate in their community. To learn more about poverty and food insecurity: bit.ly/440lhzj

If you’d like to start a garden and aren’t sure where to start or might not have a plot of land, consider joining a community garden! Work alongside others to grow your own produce and build community. bit.ly/2GmuJRG

Who is on your child’s oral health team? Dental professionals! Find a dental home and start building a positive relationship with dental professionals when children are young. The Canadian Dental Association recommends children see a dentist by their first birthday.