Peterborough Public Health

Site: Peterborough - King St

Service: Administration

Record #: PET1779
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides local public health information and offers a wide range of programs and services to improve the living conditions of those in need and for the benefit of the community. Services focus on health risk prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Program information is detailed in separate listings

  • collects community health statistical data for local planning
  • monitors health programs and services
  • provides health status reports on local public health issues and reportable diseases

For updated information on services visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/programs-services

Service Details

PET Fees senior services filter Fees dependent on service
PET In or Out of Home Service In-Home Service ; Out-of-Home Service
PET Referral Process Self-referral
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Board meets second Wed of the month at 5 pm, open to the public. Date subject to change, visit website for details
Areas Served Curve Lake First Nation ; Hiawatha First Nation ; Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Contact for information
Languages English
Fees Program - for some programs ; None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
Jackson Square, 185 King St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 2R8
Intersection George St and King St
Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevators, yes.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-743-1000
Toll Free Phone 1-877-743-0101
Fax 705-743-2897
E-Mail info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Website www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ptbohealth 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCCHUHealthUnit
Primary Contact Wendy Freeburn, Executive Assistant; Email: wfreeburn@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Alternate Contact Alida Gorizzan, Executive Assistant; Email: agorizzan@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Mailing Address Jackson Square, 185 King St 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 2R8

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Peterborough Public Health
17 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

16 other Service(s) at this Location
Community Dental Health Clinic - Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, Peterborough - King St
The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is designed to help meet the dental needs of low income seniors. * In Peterborough City and County this program is delivered by Peterborough Public Health, in t ... [More]
Community Dental Health Clinic, Peterborough - King St
Provides preventive and treatment services to eligible individuals, families, children and youth through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Progra ... [More]
Food for Kids Student Nutrition Programs Peterborough and County, Peterborough - King St
Supports access to nourishing food at school for all students in the city and county of Peterborough
Food Safety, Peterborough - King St
* Offers food handler certification courses * Inspects and monitors food premises * Receive and respond to food safety complaints
Health Hazard Prevention and Management, Peterborough - King St
Prevention, management and investigation of health hazards, including common public health hazards such as: * bedbugs * monitoring and surveillance of vector borne diseases such as West Nile Virus and ... [More]
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children, Peterborough - King St
Home visiting program provides free support, information and education for pregnant women and families with children from birth to school entry. Services include: * prenatal education and help for pre ... [More]
Immunization Clinic, Peterborough - King St
Immunization clinic offers vaccines that are publicly funded. Clinic is on the first floor of a five storey building. * Mon, Wed and Thu by appointment only This is an Out-of-Home Service ... [More]
Immunization Programs, Peterborough - King St
Visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca for vaccine clinic information. For vaccine information Click Here . Provides the following: * influenza vaccine clinics and routine immunizations clinics, includ ... [More]
Infectious Diseases, Peterborough - King St
Involved in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. * Investigates cases of infectious disease (Diseases of Public Health Significance) and management of outbreaks * Investigates complaints ... [More]
Nutrition Promotion, Peterborough - King St
Offers nutrition programs and policy support including food literacy programs including classes such as Come Cook With Us This is an Out-of-Home Service
Rabies Prevention and Control, Peterborough - King St
If bitten or scratched by an animal or if its saliva touches you, it may be rabid. CLICK HERE for information provided by Peterborough Public Health on what to do. ... [More]
Safe Sewage Disposal Program, Peterborough - King St
Peterborough Public Heath provides services and activities for some municipalities related to on-site sewage systems. Call or visit website for more information click here ... [More]
Safe Water, Peterborough - King St
Responds to adverse water quality incidents and provides information on health effects. Services include: * interpretation of water analysis reports and corrective measures * monitoring of public swim ... [More]
Sexual Health Clinic, Peterborough - King St
Free and confidential clinics staffed by physicians and public health nurses provide: * education, information and consultation * clinical support for decisions about sex * birth control * pregnancy t ... [More]
Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Program, Peterborough - King St
Provides information to the public on substance use prevention and harm reduction * offers support for policy development and programs related to substance use and harm reduction * issues drug poisoni ... [More]
Tobacco Use Prevention, Peterborough - King St
E nforcement of the Smoke Free Ontario Act and the Electronic Cigarettes Act