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Free Radon Test Kits to the Community

Lakelands Public Health is pleased to be offering 750 free radon test kits to community members this year, as part of the Evict Radon National Study. Community members who receive a kit must agree to be a part of the study, set up the device for at least 91 days, and then send the kit (pre-paid envelope included) to be analyzed.

Lakelands Public Health Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for February 18, 2026
PETERBOROUGH, ON (February 13, 2024) – The Board of Health for Lakelands Public Health will hold its next meeting at the Peterborough Office.

Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Peterborough Office, 185 King St, Peterborough, ON
Parents/Guardians Urged to Update Immunization Records to Avoid School Suspensions
February 11, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is notifying parents and guardians of students in Grades 2 and 11 about the requirement to submit or update immunization records, as mandated by provincial legislation.
Lakelands Public Health Urges Continued Caution as Severe Cold Persists
February 5, 2026 – Lakelands Public Health is issuing a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and the City and County of Peterborough effective starting February 7th through to February 8th as Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting the weekends temperature lows near -20°C or colder.

Lakelands in Action!

Here's what's making waves at Lakelands Public Health.

Nurse Family Partnership® (NFP®) Program

A free home visiting service where public health nurses will visit first-time parents during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child’s life.