Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Site: Brockville
Service: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Record #: KGN5209 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2018 |
Location & Accessibility | |
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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 |
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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 |