There will be a temporary interruption of some Hastings Prince Edward Public Health services as the health unit and Local 31 of the Ontario Nurses Association continue contract negotiations.
Until an agreement is reached, HPEPH is advising the public of temporary interruption in certain services.
Smoking cessation services are cancelled for new registrations effective August 11. Current clients can call for a refill until August 18. During the interruption, individuals currently receiving service or those interested in quitting smoking, should see their primary care provider, call Health Connect Ontario at 1-866-797-0000, or visit STOP on the Net
Baby & Me Drop-In is cancelled from August 15 onward. Clients are encouraged to contact Health811 (Call 811 or TTY- 1-866-797-0007) or their primary care provider to discuss any feeding concerns.
Nurse-Family Partnership Program is cancelled. For interim support, clients are encouraged to contact the following:
For pregnancy follow up, referrals and monitoring:
primary care provider or walk-in clinic if no primary care provider
obstetrician/midwife
For urgent medical emergencies or situational crisis:
Local emergency department
Crisis Intervention Centre (Quinte Health) 613-969-7400, toll free 1-888-757-7766
For mental health support:
Call Open Line Open Mind 310-OPEN (6736) or visit cmhahpe.ca
Breastfeeding consultations are cancelled effective August 18. Clients are encouraged to contact Health811 (Call 811 or TTY- 1-866-797-0007) or contact their primary care provider if they have any breastfeeding concerns.
Immunization clinics are cancelled effective August 18. Clients are encouraged to contact their family physicians or nurse practitioners (NP) for any necessary immunizations.
Sexual Health Clinics are cancelled effective immediately. If individuals have questions or normally get birth control from public health, including in school-based clinics, they are encouraged to call 613-966-5500, ext. 243. For immediate sexual health testing and/or treatment needs, individuals are encouraged to see their primary care providers or a walk-in clinic.
Please note that services not listed above will still be operating, however, service delays are expected.
All HPEPH offices will remain open to the public as per their regular operating schedule.
Safer drug use supplies, including Naloxone, continue to be available at HPEPH offices in Belleville, Bancroft, and Quinte West, and from many participating community partners.
Water sample collection bottles continue to be available at all HPEPH offices. For drop-off locations, please refer to the Public Water Sample Bottle Drop-off Locations document.
Dental Clinics will continue to operate as usual.
Updated notice of any service disruptions will be posted at hpePublicHealth.ca.
