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#PublicHealthProtects
In the highly unlikely event of a nuclear incident, KI tablets will protect the thyroid gland from exposures to radioiodine.
KI does not protect against other forms of radiation.
To order a free supply or learn more, visit
Thanks to our community partners who supported our Open House tonight including
@DurhamHealth
@ajax_fire
P.R.Y.D.E. and the amazing parents of our own school council. The food and ice cream trucks were yummy too!!
Compassion helps to connect and heal us during difficult times.
You can show
#compassion
to someone going through a difficult time with a comforting word or smile, a listening ear, or simply your time.
Learn more
#MentalHealthWeek
Do you have questions about food and healthy eating? 🍎
Check out our new webpage and learn about:
🥕 Healthy eating
🍽️ Meal ideas
🌡️ Food safety
🥣 Feeding your baby, and more!
Visit
Have questions about your child's development, learning, speech or behaviour?
Drop by EarlyON Child and Family Centres' FREE Ready, Set, Grow event for parents/caregivers of children birth to six years old.
💻 Learn more about your child's development
This
#MentalHealthWeek
, show
#compassion
and care towards yourself! ❤️
Go for a walk, spend time in nature, get enough sleep, practice mindfulness or learn ways to manage stress are ways to show compassion towards yourself.
Learn more
This
#MentalHealthWeek
, show
#compassion
to your community through acts of kindness, like volunteering your time or helping a neighbour.
Actions of
#kindness
and compassion inspire others to do the same! ❤️
Learn more ways to spread compassion:
Eligible families can get up to $2,000 for each child for free to save for post-secondary education through the Canada Learning Bond! 🎓 For eligibility and more information, visit .
@DDSBSchools
@DurhamCatholic
In the highly unlikely event of a nuclear incident, KI tablets can protect you & your family.
All homes & businesses within 10 km of the Pickering & Darlington nuclear plants should have potassium iodide (KI) tablets on hand.
📽️ Watch our video:
Between May-Oct. 2024,
@DurhamHealth
will conduct surveillance & larviciding activities to control
#WestNile
virus.
This includes weekly adult mosquito-trapping, dipping surface water sites, larviciding catch basins & stagnant surface water.
Learn more
Remember to drink lots of water when you're thirsty. 💧
Water is good for your whole body, is free of sugar and is a refreshing way to quench your thirst!
For more information about our programs and services, visit
This
#MentalHealthWeek
, show compassion to your family by speaking with kindness, listening without judgement, or reaching out to a loved one who may be struggling.
Learn more
Are you age 12-18 & looking to get involved in your community?
Apply to join the Durham Youth Health Group!
Earn your community service hours.
We are looking for youth who are interested in sharing their voice!
Apply before May 31.
Learn more
It's
#MentalHealthWeek
!
This year’s theme is compassion. ❤️
#Compassion
is showing kindness and care to others.
Join us this week as we share ways you can show compassion to your family, community and to yourself each day.