Grand Erie Public Health

06/14/2026

Energy drink companies are pros at grabbing your attention with their flashy ads. Knowing that these ads are designed to make energy drinks look more appealing helps you stay in control.

Learn more at bchu.org/energy-drinks

06/13/2026

Watching the World Cup? Even the best players avoid penalties before they score. Getting tested and wearing protection is the best strategy to protect yourself from red cards that take you out of the game.

GEPH offers free condoms, barrier devices, and STBBI testing. Call 519-753-4937 or email [email protected] to book your appointment today. Learn more at bchu.org/sexualhealth or hnhu.org/sexualhealth.

06/12/2026

Spot a tick somewhere? eTick wants your tick pics! Download the eTick app and submit your photos to help identify tick locations across the region. Do your part in keeping our community safe and informed this spring!

For more information, visit etick.ca.

06/12/2026

The elevator at our GEPH Simcoe office, located at 185 Robinson St., Simcoe, is currently out of service due to a power issue. GEPH remains open and is focused on making sure everyone can access our services during this outage.

If you need assistance or alternate arrangements, please call 519-900-9600. We will share updates as soon as a repair timeline is confirmed.

06/11/2026

With the arrival of warmer weather, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is reminding people to take precautions and stay safe when outside during extreme heat. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4opQzJZ

06/11/2026

Did you know that it only takes 7-10 days for mosquito eggs to hatch in standing water around your home? Cleaning your eavestroughs regularly and making sure they’re angled to ensure proper water flows can help reduce mosquito breeding and your risk of West Nile virus.

Learn more about West Nile virus at bchu.org/westnile | hnhu.org/westnile.

06/11/2026

We’re proud to share that, alongside our Norfolk perinatal and newborn care partners -Norfolk Family Health Team and Norfolk General Hospital- GEPH has received the 2026 Transformative Change Award. This recognition highlights the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to improving care for families in our community.

Congratulations to Norfolk Perinatal and Newborn Care Partners, a c...

06/10/2026

Did you know?

In Ontario, children ages 17 and under may be eligible for free dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program.

Learn more at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl-Lwe4MrymPq7VbZ1k8xjOyyU8vN2tFq&si=lwsvz7Bn_JTws2kk

06/10/2026

Reporting your child’s immunization records is easy. It’s also important for keeping our community safe from vaccine preventable diseases. Head to http://geph.ca/ispa to get started.

06/09/2026

As of July 1, the colon cancer screening age drops from 50 to 45 for people at average risk. People at increased risk should screen at age 40 (or earlier) based on family history.

Screening is meant for people without symptoms. It helps catch cancer early, before signs appear. If you notice symptoms like blood in your stool, changes in bowel habits, or ongoing abdominal discomfort, seek medical care.

Learn how to get your screening test: https://bit.ly/42FMLub