Renfrew County and District Health Unit

06/06/2026

National Health and Fitness Day is an annual celebration of physical activity held on the first Saturday in June (June 6 in 2026). Make it a day to explore your community, get outside, and make movement a priority.

https://www.participaction.com/programs/national-health-and-fitness-day/

06/05/2026

Teach kids how to cross safely. Practice stopping, looking and listening for traffic. Cross at corners or marked crossings and wait until vehicles come to a full stop. parachute.ca/safekidsweek

06/05/2026

Building Caring Communities
We need to break the cycle of stigma, it's a harmful barrier in healthcare and support.
Let's create inclusive communities where everyone feels safe to seek help & support.

To find out more about the , visit: https://www.rcdhu.com/rcdds/

06/04/2026

Check your ride. Ensure your child’s bike is adjusted correctly for their height. Have them do a bike check before riding to ensure tires are inflated and brakes are working properly. parachute.ca/safekidsweek

06/04/2026

🩺 Regular checkups can catch early signs of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Prevention starts with awareness. https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/cancer-prevention/

06/03/2026

Slower streets save lives. In areas where people live, walk and play, speed limits of 30 km/h help protect children and other vulnerable road users. Learn more about : parachute.ca/safekidsweek

06/03/2026

Looking for extra motivation to quit smoking?
Register for your chance to $500!
1. Visit https://smokershelpline.ca/home or https://smokershelpline.ca/talktobacco/home
2. Register for a SHO profile
3. Select the Join challenge pop-up
OR Call 1 866 641 7675 to register with a Quit Coach

06/02/2026

Here is a video, which introduces a great way to include plant-based proteins into a meal for your family! These tender juicy “meatballs” are surprisingly prepared with chickpeas and mushrooms.

These tender juicy “meatballs” are surprisingly prepared with chick...

06/02/2026

🍷 Limit alcohol to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Less is best. https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/alcohol-and-other-drugs/

06/01/2026

DYK? Transport incidents are the leading cause of injury-related death and the third-leading cause of injury hospitalizations and emergency department visits in children from birth to age 14. It’s . Learn more: parachute.ca/safekidsweek