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Public Health Investigating Outbreak of Food-Borne Illness
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 02:11 PM
Sarnia, ON - Lambton Public Health (LPH) is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infection in people who recently ate at the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia.
At the time of this release, LPH has received laboratory confirmation of four cases related to this outbreak. The department is currently following up with several others who have reported becoming ill after eating at this restaurant.
The investigation into the source of this outbreak is ongoing. The owners of the restaurant...
Circles Continues to Stand Up Against Poverty
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 11:09 AM
Sarnia, ON - Lambton Circles was honored to participate in the Poverty Reduction Network of Sarnia-Lambton's Stand Up Against Poverty Rally earlier this month, which is held annually to mark the United Nation’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, promoting awareness of the need to eradicate poverty around the world.
Within in the Lambton County there are over seven thousand individuals living below the Low Income Cut Off, which represents more than 6% of Lambton's population...
Enjoying Spooky Festivities Safely – Halloween
Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:21 PM
Point Edward, ON - Halloween is this Saturday and Lambton Public Health is reminding everyone who will be participating in festivities to do so safely to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in our community.
COVID-19 is spread primarily through prolonged, close contact with individuals who have the disease. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 we are asking that residents continue to reduce their patterns of social activities and keep their social circles limited to their households or chosen household...
Digital Panel Presentation - Home and Away: Sarnia-Lambton at War
Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2020 10:32 AM
Grand Bend, ON - Join Heritage Sarnia-Lambton on Wednesday, November 11 for the digital panel presentation Home and Away: Sarnia-Lambton at War.
In this third digital panel presentation, heritage professionals from across Lambton County will be recognizing our war veterans. Join us as we discuss the incredible stories about the sacrifices that were made by our military overseas, as well as the contributions of brave, local men and women on the home front. This presentation is a great opportunity...
Noelle’s Gift Champions the Student Nutrition Program
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 01:09 PM
Point Edward, ON - Noelle's Gift Foundation donated $14,000 to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program-Lambton (OSNP-Lambton) to support the food costs of 38 schools that feed more than 7,400 Lambton students every day.
"Noelle's Gift has been a constant champion for healthy food in schools," said Leslie Palimaka, Health Promotion Assistant at Lambton Public Health. "Their commitment to Lambton students shows their dedication to providing a nourishing start to the day."
Nutrition programs support a...