‘Epic’ countdown has begun at three Eastern Ontario hospitals
Excitement was building as Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) conducted final preparations for...
New Board Members bring new skills to the table
submitted by Jane Adams
Yvonne Latta, Michael O’Shaughnessy and David Weger have one thing in common – they believe in giving back to their community....
EOHU warns of Monkeypox phone scam
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is warning residents about a scam where an automated call claims that you have been exposed to monkeypox...
A Message from Dr. Paul about COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses as we head...
As we head into fall and the beginning of the respiratory illness season, I wanted to take a moment to discuss the status of...
Thank You for funding a ‘Shocking’ piece of equipment
submitted by Jane Adams
It is one of the most recognizable pieces of hospital equipment. A new defibrillator life pack will continue to help save...
EOHU offering Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine starting September 12
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) will be offering Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine at its vaccination clinics starting on September 12th. Bivalent vaccines...
EOHU on Food and Water Safety Practices
As parts of the area serviced by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) begin to recover following the recent severe storm, the health unit...
EOHU launches Tick Awareness Campaign
With tick season upon us, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is cautioning residents that populations of blacklegged ticks, which can spread Lyme disease...
Bats and Rabies: Staying Safe in the EOHU
The number of bats testing positive for rabies in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) area has increased over the past two years, and...
Province expanding access to COVID-19 Antivirals
The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments and PCR testing to more high-risk individuals.
“I am pleased that we will be able...