Durham Region Health Department

Durham Region Health Department Vision: Leading the way to a healthier Durham. Official account of Durham Region Health Department.

For questions about public health programs and services, please call our Durham Health Connection Line at: 1-800-841-2729.

🌎 Do you know where air pollution comes from?Air pollution comes from both human-caused and natural sources. Burning fos...
06/02/2026

🌎 Do you know where air pollution comes from?

Air pollution comes from both human-caused and natural sources.

Burning fossil fuels for transportation, electricity and industrial processes remains a major contributor. At the same time, wildfire smoke, dust, and pollen—made worse by climate change—are affecting air quality more often and across greater distances. 🚗🏭 🔥

Air pollution doesn’t respect borders. It can travel across provinces, territories and even countries.

Learn more this Clean Air Day (June 3).
Visit https://bit.ly/3grOIkm

Thinking about breastfeeding your baby?Don’t wait until your baby arrives! ✨ Research shows that parents who learn about...
06/02/2026

Thinking about breastfeeding your baby?
Don’t wait until your baby arrives! ✨

Research shows that parents who learn about breastfeeding before their baby arrives feel more confident, less overwhelmed and better prepared for the early days.

Our FREE online breastfeeding class helps you understand how breastfeeding works, what’s normal, what to expect in the beginning, and when to get help—so you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

🔗 For full access to our FREE Online Breastfeeding Classes, visit durham.ca/OnlinePrentalClasses

New KI pills may look different.Different manufacturers mean different packaging.✅Same protection. ✅Same effectiveness.L...
06/02/2026

New KI pills may look different.

Different manufacturers mean different packaging.

✅Same protection. ✅Same effectiveness.

Learn more preparetobesafe.ca

Warning signs at beaches aren’t just suggestions – they’re there to keep you safe. 🚫 🏖️ High E.coli levels or blue-green...
06/02/2026

Warning signs at beaches aren’t just suggestions – they’re there to keep you safe. 🚫 🏖️

High E.coli levels or blue-green algae can pose serious health risks.

If it’s posted as unsafe, stay out of the water.

Check out beach testing results this season durham.ca/beaches

Notice of Pesticide Use 📢 Between May and Oct. 2026 the Health Department will conduct surveillance and larviciding acti...
06/02/2026

Notice of Pesticide Use 📢
Between May and Oct. 2026 the Health Department will conduct surveillance and larviciding activities to control West Nile virus (WNV).

This includes weekly adult mosquito-trapping, dipping surface water sites to look for WNV vector mosquitoes, larviciding catch basins and stagnant surface water.

Learn more durham.ca/westnile

06/02/2026

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social and environmental health.

How to participate:
✔️ Attend FREE events in Ajax & the Durham Region
✔️ Scan the QR code at participating events for your chance to win a new bike!

Learn more: ajax.ca/RecreationMonth

Participaction | Parks and Recreation Ontario | June is Recreation & Parks Month | Region of Durham | Durham Region Health Department | Durham District School Board | Durham Catholic District School Board

Summer is around the corner. ☀️ Don’t forget your smile essentials! 😁 Pack your travel toothbrush and floss because your...
06/02/2026

Summer is around the corner. ☀️
Don’t forget your smile essentials! 😁

Pack your travel toothbrush and floss because your teeth don’t get a vacation, even if you do. 🪥 🧳

With all the summer fun and on-the-go moments, choose tooth-friendly snacks and keep your smile bright all season long!

🦷 Check out these tooth-friendly snacks: https://bit.ly/41fIYmZ

🌡️ It's Heat Action Day!Extreme heat doesn’t affect everyone equally. In Durham Region, people living in homes that are ...
06/02/2026

🌡️ It's Heat Action Day!
Extreme heat doesn’t affect everyone equally.

In Durham Region, people living in homes that are more prone to high indoor temperatures face a greater risk of heat-related illness and death.

By prioritizing support for those most at risk—such as improving access to cooling and checking in on vulnerable residents—we can help keep our community safer during heat events.

👉 Take action: Check on family, friends, and neighbours, stay hydrated, use available cooling spaces, and make a plan to stay safe during extreme heat.

💛 Let’s work together to protect each other when temperatures rise.

Learn more durham.ca/Heat

What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida happens before birth when the spine does not close fully. What is Hydrocephalus? Hydr...
06/02/2026

What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida happens before birth when the spine does not close fully.

What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus means extra fluid around the brain.

How Are They Connected?
More than 85% of people with Spina Bifida also have Hydrocephalus.

Find out more about Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus:
🔗https://www.hydrocephalus.ca/
🔗https://bit.ly/4f7dTd7

Did you know that public pools, spas/hot tubs and splash pads are routinely inspected by the Health Department to keep y...
06/01/2026

Did you know that public pools, spas/hot tubs and splash pads are routinely inspected by the Health Department to keep you safe? 🤽

You can find the latest inspection results at: durham.ca/CheckAndGO

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