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Organization:
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Perth District Health Unit
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-7600
Health Line: 519-271-7600 ext 267
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-271-7348
Health Line: 1-877-271-7348 ext 267
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After Hours:
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1-800-431-2054
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Fax:
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519-271-2195
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Address:
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653 West Gore St
Stratford, ON
N5A 1L4
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Intersection:
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West Gore St and John St S
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Location:
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Southern Perth with satellite office in North Perth
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am - 12 noon, 1pm - 4:30pm
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Executives:
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Dr Miriam Klassen - Medical Officer of Health
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Service Description:
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Provides public health services that promote and protect health and prevent disease for area residents through all of life's stages
Health Line - Telephone service staffed by public health nurses to answer health-related questions about infectious diseases, child health, breastfeeding, immunization, nutrition, community supports and more * call for more information
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Child and Family Health Services
- Provides programs and services for families during all stages of life
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Healthy Living and Safety
- Information for individuals to achieve a healthy and safe lifestyle
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Immunization
- Promotes immunization among Perth County residents
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Oral Health
- Promotes oral health and provides dental health programs and services to residents
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School Based Public Health Nursing Program
- School based public health nurses work closely with school staff and families to address the physical, social and mental/emotional health concerns and well-being of students
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Sexual Health Clinic
- Provides information about birth control options, testing and counselling for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV * services offered at clinics throughout Perth County * to make an appointment for Stratford, Listowel or St. Marys clinics call 519-271-7600 ext 704 or toll-free 1-877-271-7348 ext 704
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Travel Health
- Travel health advice from a Public Health Nurse to receive all necessary immunizations before traveling
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Well Water Safety
- Well water testing for bacteria* monitors well water test results * enforces drinking water guidelines (Small Drinking Water Systems) * educates on well and drinking water safety
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies per program
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Perth
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This information was last completely updated on 1/25/2012 |
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