Lambton Public Health
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Lambton Public Health issues suspension orders for students with out-of-date immunization recordsPoint Edward, ON – On Friday, Feb. 2, Lambton Public Health (LPH) began issuing Suspension Orders to 3947 students with out-of-date immunization records as required by the Feb 06, 2024
Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid toxicityPoint Edward, ON – Due to recent reports of an increase in suspected opioid-related overdoses and deaths, Lambton Public Health (LPH) urgently recommends caution when using opioids or if using drugs not prescribed to you.
Actions you can take to prevent opioid-related poisonings include:
- Don’t mix with alcohol or other drugs,
- Don’t use alone,
- Know the signs of an opioid overdose,
- Carry a Naloxone kit.
Extreme Cold Warning issued for Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Lambton County based on the latest forecast of temperatures as low as -18°C, with winds of 30 km/h, which will give wind chill values as cold as -30°C.
The warning is expected to remain in effect until Tuesday, Jan.
Notices issued for students with incomplete immunization records (1)Point Edward, ON – Parents and guardians will receive a first notice of incomplete immunization from Lambton Public Health (LPH) beginning this week if their child’s immunization record is not up to date according to the records reported by parents and guardians to LPH.
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Lambton Public Health announces holiday closures and modified servicesPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH), its sub-offices, and services will be closed to the public on the following days:
- Friday, December 22
- Monday, December 25
- Tuesday, December 26
- Friday, December 29
- Monday, January 1
Additional program and service changes during open office hours include:
Water sample drop off, which will be available at the Point Edward main office from 8:30 a.m.
Respiratory illness prevention and protection reminderPoint Edward, ON – Respiratory illness prevention and protection continue to be a priority for our community as we move closer to the holidays and as the number of indoor interactions increases. Using simple basic actions is something we can all do to reduce the potential spread of illness and protect those most vulnerable.
Board of Health discussions underway between Health Units to explore potential voluntary mergerThe Boards of Health for Lambton Public Health (LPH) and Dec 13, 2023
Boil Water Advisory lifted for the affected area in Plympton-WyomingPoint Edward, ON – The Boil Water Advisory issued on November 30, 2023 by Dr. Dueck, Medical Officer of Health, for part of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming has now been lifted.
