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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2807 | Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2019 |
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| Public Comments | Please visit halton.ca/COVID19 for more information. Halton Region Public Health and health care partners continue to focus on those most at risk of COVID-19. Testing is currently recommended for the following people who have symptoms (e.g., fever, new cough, difficulty breathing, etc.): * those aged 60 and over; * those with pre-existing medical conditions; * those who have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19; * those living or working in a health-care or long-term care setting or institution; or * First Nation community members living on-reserve * anyone else directed by Halton Region Public Health Residents must have an appointment to attend an Assessment Centre. If you have symptoms and meet one of the criteria above, please call 311. Individuals without symptoms are NOT being tested at this time. Anyone who develops symptoms, whether they have travelled or not, should self-isolate for 14 days, or until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. Those with mild symptoms and no complications do not need to contact Public Health. Residents with SEVERE symptoms, please call 9-1-1 immediately. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| Fax | 905-825-2247 |
| accesshalton@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Public-Health |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | The Health Department works to achieve the best possible health for all through the delivery of services from Public Health Resources, Clinical Health Services, Healthy Environments and Communicable Disease, Healthy Families, and Paramedic Services. The Department works in the community and with partner organizations to enhance the health and safety of residents through the delivery of public health programming related to nutrition, tobacco use prevention, immunization, parenting and school health, sexual health, substance use prevention, injury prevention and oral health. It conducts investigations and inspections to protect residents from communicable diseases and environmental hazards such as contaminated food and water. Paramedic Services provide essential emergency response services to the community. |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Alternate Executive | Dr Joanna Oda, Associate Medical Officer of Health |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Please visit halton.ca/COVID19 for more information. Halton Region Public Health and health care partners continue to focus on those most at risk of COVID-19. Testing is currently recommended for the following people who have symptoms (e.g., fever, new cough, difficulty breathing, etc.): * those aged 60 and over; * those with pre-existing medical conditions; * those who have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19; * those living or working in a health-care or long-term care setting or institution; or * First Nation community members living on-reserve * anyone else directed by Halton Region Public Health Residents must have an appointment to attend an Assessment Centre. If you have symptoms and meet one of the criteria above, please call 311. Individuals without symptoms are NOT being tested at this time. Anyone who develops symptoms, whether they have travelled or not, should self-isolate for 14 days, or until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. Those with mild symptoms and no complications do not need to contact Public Health. Residents with SEVERE symptoms, please call 9-1-1 immediately. -------------------------------------------- For a listing of all Health Department programs see here |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies depending on the service |
| Application | No referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | For some services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and North Service Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
