Record Details
Niagara. Region Public HealthNiagara Falls Branch |
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| Contact Information | ||||
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| Address & Map | ||||
| Map Record | View Google Map | |||
| Office Phone | 905-356-1538 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-263-7248 | |||
| Fax | 905-356-7377 | |||
| Website | www.niagararegion.ca | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Usable; Washroom - Not Accessible | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Areas Served | Niagara Falls | |||
| Description | As an accredited public health department, Niagara Region Public Health is committed to providing public health programs and services and the efficient response to the changing public health needs of the communities we serve. This commitment is demonstrated through health protection, disease prevention, health promotion and injury prevention programs. Offers a complete range of public health programs to: Promote: * Healthy child development and healthy parenting * Positive mental, reproductive, sexual, dental, and heart health * Health living to include healthy eating and physical activity * Immunization * Early detection of cancer Prevent: * Substance misuse and tobacco use * Chronic diseases (such as obesity and diabetes) and injuries * Infectious diseases Protect: * Communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards (food, water, air, and soil) * Niagara by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergency situations * Residents and visitors by providing emergency medical services A variety of staff work with the community including public health inspectors, public health nurses, registered nurse practitioners, health promoters, epidemiologists, registered dietitians, dental hygienists, dental assistants, systems status controllers, paramedics, social workers, community support workers, family home visitors, tobacco control officers and support staff. Provincial and federal legislation govern the work of the Niagara Region Public Health. The provincial Health Protection and Promotion Act clearly outlines the role, responsibilities and authority of the Board of Health and Medical Officer of Health. In support of public health programming across Niagara, we work closely with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, and Ministry of Child and Youth Services. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Eligibility | All | |||
| Languages | English ; French | |||
| Fees | For some programs | |||
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| Service Categories | Administrative Entities ; Administrative Entities ~ Public Health Issues ; Public Facility Health Inspection ; Public Health Nursing ; Public Health Permits | |||
| See Also Terms | Categorical Program Administrative Units ; Health Issues ; Nursing Registries ; Public Facility Health Inspection ; Public Health Permits ; School Health Programs | |||
| Subjects | Breastfeeding ; Dental services ; Diseases ; Environmental health ; Health education ; Health inspections ; Immunization ; Inspections ; Mental health ; Parenting support ; Public health ; Regional government | |||
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