June 17, 2024 – Heat Warning Issued by Environment Canada
June 17, 2024 ‐ Environment Canada has issued a prolonged heat event for Renfrew County and District, beginning today. Dangerously hot humid conditions are expected through most of the week. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality.
June 05, 2024 – Heat Statement Issued by Environment Canada
June 5, 2024 ‐ Environment Canada has issued the first one day heat event for Renfrew County and District this season, with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 32 degrees Celsius. Overnight lows will reach near 20 degrees Celsius. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this heat event. Extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related illness, however, older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic health conditions, those who work or exercise in the heat, people experiencing homelessness, and people without access to air conditioning are at greatest risk.
May 22, 2024 – Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District
May 22, 2024 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke and Renfrew catchment areas. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic and potentially fatal.
May 6, 2024 – Yellow is the Colour of Caution in RCDHU’s Animal Bite Awareness Campaign
May 6, 2024 ‐ Yellow is the colour of caution on traffic lights, and now a warning sign to give space to dogs and other animals that need it.
April 30, 2024 – Lyme Disease: Know the Risks and How to Prevent Tick Bites
April 30, 2024 ‐ Warmer weather in springtime means more outdoor activities. But it also means more tick activity as well. Renfrew County and District (RCD) has many areas that are suitable habitats for blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks), which have the potential to transmit Lyme disease to humans. The rate of Lyme Disease in RCD has been increasing, and since 2020 has surpassed the Ontario average.
April 2, 2024 – RCDHU Reminds Residents of Solar Eclipse Safety
April 2, 2024 ‐ On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse. Renfrew County and District (RCD) is just north of the path of totality (the path traced on Earth’s surface by the Moon’s shadow during a total solar eclipse). RCD will experience a partial eclipse. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reminding residents to take simple precautions to stay safe and protect their eyes.
March 19, 2024 – Board of Health Decides Against Voluntary Merger
March 19, 2024 ‐ Today, the Boards of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced they would not seek provincial approval and funding to voluntarily merge. On March 18th, the Board of Health for RCDHU met and turned down a resolution for a voluntary merger with North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
March 14, 2024 – Sodium Levels in Haley and Beachburg Municipal Drinking Water Systems
March 14, 2024 ‐ Together, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Township of Whitewater Region are providing additional information to users of the Haley and Beachburg Drinking Water System (DWS) on a report of increased sodium (salt) in the municipal drinking water that was recently communicated to physicians and residents.
March 07, 2024 – Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District
March 7, 2024 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke catchment area. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic and potentially fatal.
February 29, 2024 – RCDHU Encourages Residents to Ensure Up-to-Date Measles Immunizations
February 29, 2024 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is asking residents to ensure they are up to date on their measles vaccines, following an increase in global measles cases.