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LPH Offices and Immunization Clinics Closed for New Federal Statutory Holiday
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 08:52 AM
Point Edward, ON – In recognition of the Federal Government’s new statutory holiday on September 30, Lambton Public Health’s (LPH) offices and immunization clinics will be closed. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognizes the colonial legacy of residential schools, honours Indigenous survivors, and is vital to the ongoing reconciliation process.
While COVID-19 contact tracing will continue, the daily surveillance report will not be updated on Thursday, September 30. This follows...

New Exhibition Opening at JNAAG
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:45 AM
Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is pleased to invite visitors to see its newest exhibition, Jean Hay Facing North, opening to the public on Friday, October 1.
This exhibition features captivating landscape paintings from regional artist Jean Hay (1919-2012). Facing North brings together a selection of Hay’s encaustic paintings of the High Arctic to explore notions of aging, creative drive and ecological responsibility. The paintings draw from the permanent collections...

This Month in Lambton - September 2021
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2021 03:00 PM
The September 2021 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival
- Your Actions Matter - Help stop COVID-19 this fall
- Lambton County Archives presents History of Community Concert Bands in Lambton County
- All 25 Lambton County Library locations now open
- Culture Days at Lambton County Library
- Proof of vaccination & accessing vaccine receipts
- Staying aware during emergencies
- Ontario expanding Seniors Dental Care...

Lambton Public Health Offers its Gratitude to Dr. Greensmith, Acting MOH
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2021 09:30 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) would like to thank Dr. Christopher Greensmith for stepping in and assuming the role of Acting Medical Officer of Health over the last five weeks.
“Dr. Greensmith is a well-respected leader with excellent connections to our local health care partners, and his strong public health background served to make this transition easy,” said Andrew Taylor, General Manager of Public Health Services for the County of Lambton. “His leadership and guidance during...

Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus on Walpole Island
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2021 08:45 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has been advised by Indigenous Services Canada that mosquitos collected from two traps located on Walpole Island on September 9 and September 14 have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
These are the first positive results for the virus in Lambton County this year. No positive human cases of West Nile have been confirmed to date in the County.
Jessica Zehnal, Supervisor of Health Protection with Lambton Public Health, recommends residents take precautions...