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Introducing Southeast Public Health

WEB POSTED: September 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM | SEPH Communications

On Jan. 1, 2025, the former Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit merged to form a new organization to serve the communities across the region of Southeast Ontario. Today, that new organization is officially unveiling its new identity: Southeast Public […]

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Board of Health Update for September 2025

WEB POSTED: September 24, 2025 @ 3:52 PM | SEPH Communications

Kingston/Sept. 24, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Board Chair Jan O’Neill recognized the importance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the following statement: I want […]

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South East Health Unit recommends all those 75 and up, those eligible, to protect themselves against RSV

WEB POSTED: September 24, 2025 @ 3:50 PM | SEPH Communications

For Immediate releaseSept. 24, 2025 The Ontario government has expanded the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season. Older adults, particularly those with existing health conditions, are more susceptible to severe disease and have an […]

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Board of Health update for August 2025

WEB POSTED: August 27, 2025 @ 8:42 PM | SEPH Communications

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Brockville for their regular monthly meeting.

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First two human cases of West Nile Virus this year identified in the South East Health Unit region

WEB POSTED: August 21, 2025 @ 8:29 PM | SEPH Communications

Remember to protect yourself from mosquito bites. West Nile Virus cases confirmed.

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Health Unit completes Salmonella investigation in Perth

WEB POSTED: August 8, 2025 @ 4:03 PM | SEPH Communications

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) has completed the local investigation into an outbreak of Salmonellosis.

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Picton area

WEB POSTED: August 5, 2025 @ 8:24 PM | SEPH Communications

Belleville / August 5, 2025 – Recent surveillance conducted by the South East Health Unit (SEHU) has identified the presence of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNv) in the Picton area. This is the first pool of mosquitoes that have tested positive for WNv in Prince Edward County this year, and is the second […]

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Concerning rise in carfentanil in local drug supply

WEB POSTED: July 31, 2025 @ 5:08 PM | SEPH Communications

For immediate releaseJuly 31, 2025 Kingston — The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is alerting residents to a recent rise in unregulated drugs testing positive for the presence of carfentanil locally. The Kingston Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site has reported a concerning increase in expected fentanyl samples testing positive for the potent synthetic opioid […]

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Health Unit investigating exposure to salmonella in Perth

WEB POSTED: July 29, 2025 @ 8:41 PM | SEPH Communications

July 20, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is investigating an unusual number of cases of salmonella infection. As part of this investigation, we are requesting that members of the public who ate at the Rocky River Café on Wilson St in Perth Ont., on or around July 15, 2025, and have experienced symptoms […]

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South East Health Unit has issued an immediate closure order for North China Buffet, located at 300 Bell Blvd, Belleville

WEB POSTED: July 28, 2025 @ 8:25 PM | SEPH Communications

For immediate releaseJuly 28, 2025 Belleville – Following a serious breach of Ontario’s Food Premises Regulation, South East Health Unit (SEHU) has ordered closure of the North China Buffet under a Section 13 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act requiring that the premises remain closed until the identified health hazards are eliminated and the […]

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Board of Health Update for July 2025

WEB POSTED: July 23, 2025 @ 8:10 PM | SEPH Communications

Belleville/July 23, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Belleville for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online. Governance Committee update The Board approved the Appointment of External Advisors Policy. The policy ensures that the Medical Officer of Health/CEO or their designate can retain expertise from […]

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American Crow tested positive for West Nile Virus and serves as reminder to take precautions

WEB POSTED: July 23, 2025 @ 1:40 PM | SEPH Communications

Brockville/July 22, 2025 A lab-confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an American Crow has been identified in the Brockville area. This is the first avian WNV reported in South East Health Unit (SEHU) region this year. SEHU continues to conduct surveillance for cases of WNV to ensure accurate tracking of its occurrence both […]

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