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May 5 to 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week and I remind everyone that being prepared to respond, whether an emergency is big or small, is important in handling any urgent situation.

For the Health Department, our focus for this week is to promote the availability of potassium iodide tablets, also known as KI pills, to ensure our community is prepared in the highly unlikely event of a nuclear emergency occurring...

Smile – April is Oral Health Month!

Durham Region Health Department supports the efforts of all area residents to have good oral health – the health of your mouth directly affects your overall health and well-being. A clean, healthy pain free mouth contributes to better chewing of healthy food, speaking clearly, sleeping well, and feeling good about yourself.

Having good oral hygiene habits are just as important...