News and Alerts

Community outbreak listings are updated regularly when a new outbreak is declared, updated or declared over at facilities within the Lakelands Public Health region.

(May 15, 2026) – Lakelands Public Health would like to advise media, and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 4 p.m.

PETERBOROUGH, ON (May 14, 2026) – Lakelands Public Health is notifying the public of a potential exposure to chickenpox (varicella) at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) on May 11-12, 2026. Individuals who visited the emergency department at PRHC between 1738 hrs (5:38pm) on May 11th to 0756 hrs (7:56am) on May 12th may have been exposed to chickenpox.

Generally, the Health Unit issues a Boil Water Advisory when there is known contamination of a water supply OR when there is a risk of contamination to the water supply. The Boil Water Advisory helps to protect the health of the community that the water system serves.  It is a recommendation for residents to only drink tap water if it has been boiled for at least one minute.

(May 13, 2026) – Tomorrow, May 14^th, is recognized annually as Moose Hide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys standing against violence towards women, children, and those on the gender continuum. People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds are invited to participate in this campaign and activities raising awareness.

Lakelands Public Health shares an update on the drinking water advisory sent on April 21 for the residents and cottage owners on South Lake. Shoreline assessment and aerial survey has shown no visible fuel product beyond the contained area.

The Finance Clerk provides accounting and procurement support through the accurate processing of financial transactions, purchasing activities, and related administrative duties while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards. This role is responsible for maintaining financial data integrity, obtaining quotes, coordinating purchases, and supporting efficient office operations in a fast-paced environment.

The Digital Transformation Specialist provides leadership and support for Lakelands Public Health’s SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring effective information governance, compliance, and lifecycle management across the organization. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency through workflow automation using the Microsoft Power Platform, while also developing training resources and supporting staff adoption of digital tools in a modern public health environment.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director, Corporate Services reports to the Medical Officer of Health & CEO (MOH/CEO) and plays a critical leadership role in ensuring that the organization’s corporate infrastructure, people, systems, assets, and governance processes effectively support high-quality public health practice.

Lakelands Public Health is seeking a positive, engaging, and forward-thinking Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH) to join its senior leadership team, providing both medical and organizational leadership. Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health & CEO (MOH/CEO), the AMOH will offer leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary public health team for assigned programs  and strategic projects, that protect and promote the health and well-being of residents in the Cities of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Peterborough Counties, and Alderville, Curve Lake, and Hiawatha First Nations.