Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services

Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services, Government Organization, Waterloo, ON.

09/21/2026

To all those observing Yom Kippur across , we wish you a peaceful day of reflection and renewal.

It's Environmental Public Health Week!Did you know our public health inspectors complete over 7,000 inspections each yea...
09/21/2026

It's Environmental Public Health Week!

Did you know our public health inspectors complete over 7,000 inspections each year for restaurants, salons, tattoo studios, public pools and spas across Waterloo Region?

Inspections are just one way we protect our community. Our team also:
🔎 Investigate community outbreaks and potential rabies exposures (over 500 investigations in July and August!)
🌡️ Responds to heat, cold and air quality alerts
💧 Ensures safe drinking and recreational water
⚠️ Addresses environmental public health hazards

Thanks to everyone who plays a part in protecting our community, including you!

You can do your part by checking inspection results before visiting your favourite businesses: regionofwaterloo.ca/checkit ✅

A Community Drug Alert has been issued for September 18, 2026. From September 14 to September 17, there have been 48 sus...
09/18/2026

A Community Drug Alert has been issued for September 18, 2026. From September 14 to September 17, there have been 48 suspected overdoses/drug poisonings and 1 suspected drug-related death in Waterloo Region.

See full alert and sign up for alerts at: regionofwaterloo.ca/CommunityDrugAlerts

- - -

Call or text the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) Hotline at 1-888-688-6677, for confidential, non-judgemental overdose prevention support. NORS is free and available 24/7.

Get to know more about your baby’s sleep patterns and how to respond — sign up for a free ‘Sleep and Your New Baby’ sess...
09/16/2026

Get to know more about your baby’s sleep patterns and how to respond — sign up for a free ‘Sleep and Your New Baby’ session! In-person and online session options are available. Sign up at: https://rebrand.ly/NewBabySleep

09/14/2026

🍂 Fall may be around the corner, but tick season isn't necessarily over.

Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, so remember to protect yourself when spending time outdoors this fall.

✔️Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. Follow label directions.
✔️Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
✔️Stay on marked walking and hiking trails.
✔️Check on yourself, your children and your pets for ticks after being outdoors.

Found a tick? Remove it as soon as possible and learn more about how to protect yourself:
regionofwaterloo.ca/Ticks (link in bio)

09/11/2026

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown this evening. Wishing the Jewish community of a sweet and happy new year. May the new year bring joy and connection with family and community. Shanah Tovah!

🍂 Mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus and remain active during warm fall weather. You can help reduce mosquitoes aroun...
09/09/2026

🍂 Mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus and remain active during warm fall weather. You can help reduce mosquitoes around your home by removing places where they breed. Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs.

Remember these tips:
☑️ After it rains, remove any standing water around your property.
☑️ Store items like flowerpots, watering cans, and wheelbarrows upside down.
☑️ Replace water in bird baths twice a week.
☑️ Cover rain barrels with a fine mesh screen.
☑️ Remove any leaves and twigs from eavestroughs and down spouts.
☑️ Cover garbage, recycling, or compost containers to prevent water from gathering.

Learn more at:
regionofwaterloo.ca/WestNileVirus

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.FASD is a lifelong disability that can occur when a ...
09/08/2026

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.

FASD is a lifelong disability that can occur when a baby is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have questions about alcohol or other substance use, support is available. Learn more at: regionofwaterloo.ca/PregnancySubstanceUse

School lunch is packed...but are you forgetting something? 👀Keep cold foods cold. 🧊Keep hot foods hot. ♨A little food sa...
09/04/2026

School lunch is packed...but are you forgetting something? 👀

Keep cold foods cold. 🧊
Keep hot foods hot. ♨

A little food safety belongs in every lunchbox! 🍎

Learn more: regionofwaterloo.ca/FoodSafety

09/04/2026

Get the best start with your new baby. Register for Sleep and Your New Baby – it’s free!

Region of Waterloo Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services

Address

Waterloo, ON

Telephone

+15195754400

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category