Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Site: Brockville
Service: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN5209 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2018 |
| Location & Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Located In Community | Brockville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bridlewood Dr and Laurier Blvd |
| Bus Route Notes | Brockville Transit Transit map * Stop times and locations |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Public health protection agency Focus on: Preventing conditions that may put health at risk (health protection) * early detection of health problems (screening) * changing peoples' and societies' attitudes and practices regarding lifestyle choices (health promotion). * Health protection works particularly in the areas of food and water safety environmental risks such as toxic waste handling and air pollution, second-hand smoke, public sanitation, spread of rabies, vaccinations against major communicable diseases, and mandatory tuberculosis screening of immigrants to Canada. * The screening programs are aimed at specific groups where the early detection of an illness or problem can lead to significant improvements in health. Ex: Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program, preschool speech and language, school-age dental exams, and breast and cervical screening for cancer. * The health promotion programs include the provision and education around tobacco use, nutrition, physical activity, injury prevention, birth control and reproductive health, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, and breastfeeding. * Harm reduction through the Smartworks program to prevent opioid overdose and the spread of disease through needle sharing * information available on opioids, fentanyl, naloxone and narcan |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Ask for other languages |
| Fees | Service - for some services ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque, debit card, credit card ; Fee assistance available for some programs. |
| Service Categories | General Health Education Programs ; Public Health Advisories ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Public Health Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 24 hours 613-345-5685 * after hours answering service for crisis only |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-660-5853 |
| Fax | 613-345-2879 |
| contact@healthunit.org | |
| Website | www.healthunit.org |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Susan Healey, Communications Co-ordinator; Email: susan.healey@healthunit.org |
| Primary Executive | Dr Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health/Chief Executive Officer |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial |
| Print Material | A variety of publications about services and health topics |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Mandated under The Health Protection and Promotion Act |