Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Site: Belleville - North Park St
Service: Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ2113 | Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit ; Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit ; HPECHU ; HPEPH ; Public Health ; the Health Unit ; The Health Unit ; VIQ |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Behind FreshCo on North Park St |
| Located In Community | Belleville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | North Park St and Bell Blvd |
| Bus Route Notes | Belleville Transit Map |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | CV19 All offices closed to the public until further notice * All non-essential public-facing programs and activities are being placed on hold until further notice Dedicated COVID-19 inquiry line 613-966-5500 / 1-866-267-2803 is open weekdays from 8:30 am- 6:30 pm and weekends from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Online supports available at https://hpepublichealth.ca/the-novel-coronavirus-2019ncov/ ; follow agency Facebook page for updates Service Interruption Updates at https://hpepublichealth.ca/covid-19-response-service-interruptions/ (March 28, 2020) Public Health Unit Services include: * Direct care in community clinics for vaccinations, pregnancy screening, dental services, and cervical screening * One-on-one counselling to clients regarding safer sexual health, communicable diseases, quitting smoking, and more * Information to residents about how their choices affect their health * Assistance to help make workplaces safer * Inspection and prevention services to control sources of disease in the environment * Advocacy - together with schools, municipalities, employers, and community groups - for change in public policy that enhances the well-being and health of our community * Protection of the public by continually monitoring and reporting on the safety of water supplies, beaches, restaurants, and the general health of the population * Education to clients about such subjects as prenatal care, infant and child care, nutrition, safe food handling, health hazard prevention, and more |
| Hours | COVID19 Dedicated COVID-19 inquiry line 613-966-5500 / 1-866-267-2803 is open weekdays from 8:30 am- 6:30 pm and weekends from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Hastings County ; Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | no |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Communicable Disease Control ; County Government Departments/Offices ~ Public Health Issues ; Disease/Disability Information ; General Health Education Programs ; General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education ; Immunizations ; Nutrition Education ; Occupational Health and Safety ; Oral Health Education/Information ; Public Facility Health Inspection ; Public Health Nursing ; Smoking/Vaping Cessation ; Tobacco Use Education/Prevention ; Vaccine Information |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-966-5500 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-2803 |
| After Hours Phone | 613-966-5500 |
| TTY Phone | 613-966-3036 (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm) |
| Fax | 613-966-9418 |
| info@hpeph.ca | |
| Website | www.hpePublicHealth.ca |
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| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial |