Niagara. Region Public Health Welland Branch
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Pelham ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland
Description	As an accredited public health department, Niagara Region Public Health is committed to providing public health programs and services and an 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.     We PROTECT Niagara residents by:    * Testing water  * Inspecting food premises  * Providing safe food handling training  * Conducting environmental investigations  * Enforcing tobacco laws  * Preventing the spread of infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections  * Providing paramedic and ambulance dispatch services    We PROMOTE health by:    * Offering prenatal classes  * Providing parenting information  * Conducting home visits for new parents  * Providing confidential sexual health services  * Offering breastfeeding support  * Encouraging regular physical activity and healthy eating  * Providing counselling for adults experiencing serious and persistent mental illness    We PREVENT disease and injury by:    * Offering child, adult, and travel-related vaccinations  * Promoting road safety for drivers and pedestrians  * Educating citizens about heart disease risk factors  * Holding car seat education classes  * Providing dental care for eligible children and adults  * Raising awareness around substance abuse  * Encouraging regular cancer screenings, such as pap smears and mammograms    These are just a sample of the many services we offer. If you are interested in learning more about Public Health, please visit www.niagararegion.ca/health    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
Events	Niagara Region hosts a number of events: Upcoming Events in Niagara Region
Contact Information
Address & Map	200 Division St Welland, ON L3B 4A2   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	Division St and Burgar St
Office Phone	905-735-5697
Toll Free Phone	1-888-505-6074
Fax	905-735-4895
Website	www.niagararegion.ca
Primary Executive	Dr Valerie Jaeger, Medical Officer of Health
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(20) Regional Government
Subjects
Subjects	Breastfeeding ; Dental services ; Environmental health ; Food inspections ; Health clinics ; Health education ; Health inspections ; Health services ; Immunization ; Inspections ; Mental health ; Parenting support ; Prenatal care ; Public health ; Regional government
Broader Terms	Education ; Educational programs ; Environmental health ; Family support ; Government ; Health ; Health inspections ; Health service facilities ; Health services ; Inspections ; Instructional programs ; Nutrition ; Patient care ; Preventive medicine ; Public health ; Treatments