York. Regional Municipality Of

Community and Health Services Department, Public Health Services

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Record #: AUR0331 Last Modified: 11 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameYork Region; Region of York; Regional Municipality of York
Areas ServedYork Region
Address & Map
17250 Yonge St
Newmarket, On L3Y 6Z1
 
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Office Phone905-895-4511
Toll Free Phone1-800-361-5653
Websitewww.york.ca
DescriptionCHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH - education and support programs and services, including prenatal/postnatal, postpartum depression, breastfeeding, parenting skills. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES - including workplace wellness, injury and falls prevention, non-smoking programs, chronic disease prevention and early detection of cancer. DENTAL SERVICES; NUTRITION SERVICES; SCHOOL SERVICES - health promotion and illness prevention for parents, teachers and children in public and Catholic schools; also information on topics such as violence and bullying in schools, and head lice.  
HEALTH PROTECTION - programs include food and water safety, environmental health, pool and spa safety, rabies, infection control, West Nile Virus, pesticide reduction.  
INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONTROL - immunization programs and clinics; infectious diseases surveillance and services; sexual health programs / clinics including HIV testing; travel health.
DatesYear round
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 +pm
AccessibilityFully Accessible
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
FeesNone
FundingRegional / Municipal
SubjectsCommunicable diseases ; Environmental health ; Food inspections ; Health education ; Health inspections ; Health services ; Parenting support ; Prenatal care ; Public health ; Rabies ; Regional government ; Sex education ; Smoking ; Travel information