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Lambton Public Health searching for dog that bit woman - June 7, 2018
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Thursday, May 31, around noon, on Brenchley Street, Sarnia.
The dog, described as small and brown, possibly a "weiner" dog, was seen running between houses on Brenchley Street.
If you have information about the location of the dog and its owner, contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext. 3577 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839. If the dog is not located and the...
Council Highlights - June 6, 2018
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Lambton County Council:
- Heard a presentation from Mr. Sandy Marshall of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada on the organization's recent plans and activities.
- Heard a presentation from Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health regarding Mental Health in Lambton County.
- Heard a presentation from Ms. Margaret Bird of Sarnia regarding electronic balloting for the upcoming municipal elections.
- Received a Notice of Motion for its July 4, 2018...
Lambton Public Health adopts "Positive Space" policy
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health has always embraced the value of equity - a commitment to reducing barriers so all people can achieve their full health potential. Today, the department will take that commitment one step further, by identifying as a "Positive Space".
According to the Ontario Public Health Association, a "Positive Space" refers to an agency that is open and welcoming, as well as equitable and accessible to persons of all sexual and gender diversities.
In a 2016 review of its...
Beach water sampling enhancements
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON ̶ Lambton County beach-goers will be able to get more accurate and timely water quality notifications thanks to a new predictive beach-water sampling system being introduced as of June 4 by Lambton Public Health (LPH).
Water at five of Lambton's public beaches will be monitored on a daily basis by LPH while two others will be sampled weekly. Beach-water testing continues until the end of August.
"The new predictive beach model monitoring system will provide a more accurate representation...
Protect yourself from tick bites
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON ̶ Lambton Public Health reminds area residents to protect themselves and their families against ticks, and Lyme disease, when outdoors.
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, a tiny, slow-moving bug about the size of a sesame seed. Ticks live in wooded areas and fields and attach when a person or animal brushes against plants, bushes or tall grass. Once attached, ticks feed on blood; most people never feel the bite.
"Not all blacklegged ticks carry the...
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