Mosquitoes are known to rest in dense shrubbery. You can prevent mosquito bites and West Nile virus by regularly trimming bushes and shrubs to keep them clear of overgrowth and debris. For more information: eohu.ca/WNV

The EOHU is turning 90 this year! The health unit’s nurses monitor outbreaks to help stop the spread of infectious diseases. Visit EOHU.ca to learn more about the work we do to keep you and your family healthy and safe.#EOHU#PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases

NOTICE: The Watch Me Grow in Embrun on Tuesday, August 19 is cancelled. Please click here for other dates and locations. ow.ly/IuVx50V4beW

Child Care Providers: check out this month’s edition of the Nutrition and Physical Activity FYI e-newsletter on Role Modeling ow.ly/KvpZ50WE3ZT

Feeding your toddler or preschooler doesn’t have to be a battle! Learn how to help your child develop a positive relationship with food and eating: eohu.ca/en/my-health/f…

All EOHU offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day. No well water samples will be accepted.

👶 Did you know? Breastmilk or human milk is all your baby needs for the first 6 months of life! 🍼 If you're breastfeeding or chestfeeding, don't forget to give your little one a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU to prevent vitamin D deficiency. 🌞 ow.ly/6qZj50WbwtL

It’s Lyme disease season. Do you know how to remove an attached tick from your skin? Learn how at eohu.ca/ticks

When you head outdoors, use a bug repellent containing DEET or icaridin to prevent mosquito bites and West Nile virus. For more information: eohu.ca/WNV

NOTICE: The Watch Me Grow in Embrun on Tuesday, August 26 is cancelled. Please click here for other dates and locations. ow.ly/IuVx50V4beW

The EOHU will be celebrating World Hepatitis Day on August 26th in Cornwall at The Agape Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Ottawa Hospital will be with us to do point-of-care testing and Fibro scans. The Agape will also be providing a BBQ, Don't miss it! #WorldHepatitisDay

Have questions about feeding your newborn infant? Get answers here! Feeding and Nutrition – Birth to Six Months: eohu.ca/en/my-health/b…

The EOHU is turning 90 this year! The health unit’s health promotion programs help the region’s residents lead a healthy life by promoting nutritious meals. Visit EOHU.ca to learn more about the work we do to keep you and your family healthy and safe. #EOHU

Here comes the mess… and the fun! Learn about introducing your baby to solid foods here: eohu.ca/en/my-health/i…

All EOHU offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day. No well water samples will be accepted.

🍼 Introduce common allergens early to help prevent food allergies! Around 6 months, offer foods like: • Cow’s milk • Egg • Peanut • Tree nuts • Sesame • Fish • Soy • Wheat Once your baby shows no reaction, continue offering them 2-3 times a week. ow.ly/FgrU50WbPhR

Tick season is here. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you find a tick that’s been attached to your skin for at least 24 hours, or if you develop flu-like symptoms or an unusual rash in the days or weeks following a tick bite. Learn more: eohu.ca/ticks

Mosquitoes are usually most active at dawn and dusk. If you’re heading outside during these times, you can prevent mosquito bites and West Nile virus by covering up and using insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin. For more information: eohu.ca/WNV

Safe storage reduces the risk of accidental poisonings. Keep medications and other substances labelled and out of reach or in a child-proof container. Learn more this International Overdose Awareness Day: eohu.ca/en/my-health/s…

NOTICE: The Watch Me Grow in Embrun is cancelled on Tuesday, September 2nd but will resume operations on Tuesday, September 9th at a new location: 8 Valoris Street, Embrun ow.ly/IuVx50V4beW