Grand Erie Public Health

06/01/2026

Did you know that syphilis rates are rising across the region? Wearing protection with pride is your best defense against sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI).

GEPH offers free condoms, barrier devices, and STBBI testing. Call 519-753-4937 or email [email protected] to book your appointment today. Learn more at bchu.org/sexualhealth or hnhu.org/sexualhealth.

05/31/2026

May 31 is World No To***co Day.

The industry manipulates, deceives, and profits from addiction to commercial to***co and ni****ne products. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to quit! Every attempt brings you one step closer to quitting for good.

Take back your health. Visit www.dontquitquitting.ca

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Lung Health Foundation

05/31/2026

Barbecuing in the warmer weather? Here are a few grilling tips to avoid foodborne illness:

🥩 Avoid cross-contamination of ready-to-eat foods with raw meat.
🌡️ Use a digital thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the meat to ensure it is cooked.
🍽️ Use a clean plate when taking food off the grill.
🧼 Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after handling raw meat.

To learn more about food safety, visit bchu.org/foodsafety

05/30/2026

Did you know that there is no safe amount of cannabis to use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Any form of cannabis (smoking, edibles, oils, etc.) can lead to complications and affect your baby’s development.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4uHf8Ef

05/29/2026

If you’re a senior aged 65+ in Ontario, you might be eligible for free dental care through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program!

Check your eligibility at https://bit.ly/48bMsu2 (Brantford-Brant) and https://bit.ly/4eASnwV (Haldimand-Norfolk)

05/28/2026

If you spot a tick on your body and feel sick, contact your healthcare provider immediately and tell them you may have been bitten. Lyme disease is a serious illness that can cause complications to your health.

Learn more about the risks of tick bites and Lyme disease at bchu.org/ticks | hnhu.org/ticks.

05/28/2026

Warmer weather makes for the perfect time to get moving. Start small, make it a habit, and feel the benefits.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ieuTvB & https://bit.ly/4nTmUsu

05/27/2026

Did you know it’s a parent’s responsibility to report your child’s immunization records to public health? Students with incomplete records may be suspended from school.

Reporting is easy. Head to geph.ca/ispa to get started.

05/27/2026

Hey Parents! May 31 is World No To***co Day. Did you know the ni****ne industry makes billions by targeting their products to youth. They disguise the harmful effects of ni****ne products with sweet flavours and sleek devices, putting profits over kids' health.

Protect your child by unmasking the truth: https://www.notanexperiment.ca

***coDay

Lung Health Foundation

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