News

November 4, 2015

Now Is the Time to Test for Radon

With most windows and doors closed due to the cooler weather, now is a good time for Huron County residents to test for radon.

October 23, 2015

Flu Arrives in Huron County

Flu has officially arrived in Huron County. The first laboratory-confirmed case of Influenza A has been reported to the Huron County Health Unit.

October 20, 2015

“Get a Move On!” with Active Transportation Workbook

The Huron County Health Unit has released an active transportation community workbook to help individuals and groups make their communities more active.

October 19, 2015

Huron Launch of Healthy Kids Community Challange – October 29, 2015

The County of Huron is one of 45 Ontario communities selected for the province’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge

October 16, 2015

New location for Health Unit’s Wingham site

The Wingham office of the Huron County Health Unit will move to the new community healthcare hub at the former Wingham Public School effective November 1.

October 15, 2015

Keep Protecting Yourself from Tick Bites

The good weather is still here, and the Huron County Health Unit reminds the public that ticks may still be active.

October 13, 2015

National Cat Day: Love Your Own, Leave the Strays Alone

My name is Patrick and I am a Public Health Inspector with the Huron County Health Unit. One of my duties is rabies control and prevention. I know, I know…another “vaccinate your pet against rabies” message. But wait, there’s more.

October 8, 2015

Notice: Library Board Meeting will be held in Wingham, 2015-10-28

The Library Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. will be held in the Wingham Library, Wingham. The Meeting will include a tour of the Wingham Library.

Notice: HCAAC Meeting Scheduled for October 26, 2015

The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.in the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich.

October 7, 2015

Health Unit: 1 in 5 Huron County residents heavy drinkers

Nearly one in five Huron County residents age 12 and over are heavy drinkers, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey.