Bootleg Fentanyl
November 16, 2016 ‐ Bootleg (non-prescribed) Fentanyl is in Ontario. Because Bootleg Fentanyl is made and circulated exclusively by an illegal market, there is no control over the drug’s quality or purity and it has the potential to be much more powerful than prescribed Fentanyl. A small amount of Bootleg Fentanyl can be fatal – as little as two grains of salt.
Blue-green algae found in Bagot-Long Lake
November 15, 2016 ‐ The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has advised the Renfrew County and District Health Unit that test results of a water sample taken from Bagot-Long Lake, was positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
November is Fall Prevention Month
November 1, 2016 ‐ During November, Renfrew County and District Health Unit is helping older adults as well as their family members and caregivers recognize what they can do to prevent falls.
It’s Flu Season – Protect yourself and your loved ones!
October 27, 2016 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit wants to remind the public that it’s flu season. The free flu vaccine will be available starting this week for everyone age six months and older.
Renfrew County Partners Against Distracted Driving Receives Grant for Leave the Phone Alone Education Program
October 16, 2016 ‐ The Renfrew County Partners Against Distracted Driving Committee has been successful in obtaining a Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Community Partnership Program grant to facilitate a campaign to address the dangers of distracted driving.
Board of Health Monthly Meeting
October 7, 2016 ‐ The Renfrew County and District Board of Health held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 27, in Pembroke.
Three Confirmed Cases of Measles in Ottawa and Lanark County
September 9, 2016 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit has been informed that Ottawa Public Health and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit are investigating three related cases of measles in unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals.
Blue-Green Algae Found in Muskrat Lake
August 23, 2016 ‐ The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has advised the Renfrew County and District Health Unit that test results from water samples taken from Muskrat Lake have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae.
Drinking Water Advisory Ends for the Town of Arnprior
August 12, 2016 ‐ The Drinking Water Advisory issued to all users of the municipal water system in the Town of Arnprior on August 10, 2016 has been lifted.
Drinking Water Advisory Continues for Part of the Town of Arnprior
August 11, 2016 ‐ The Drinking Water Advisory that has been issued as a precautionary measure to all users of the Municipal Water System in the Town of Arnprior remains in effect today for certain areas in Arnprior.