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Notice of pesticide use:
Between June 1 and August 31, 2026, larvicide will be used on catch basins, sewage lagoons, ditches and standing water.
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Region of Waterloo Public Health
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Region of Waterloo Public Health
@ROWPublicHealth
Official account of Region of Waterloo Public Health. Account not monitored 24/7. Need health info? Call 519-575-4400
Joined August 2009
- A Community Drug Alert has been issued for June 1, 2026. From May 27 to May 31, there have been 38 suspected overdoses/drug poisonings and 2 suspected drug-related death in Waterloo Region. See full alert and sign up for alerts: regionofwaterloo.ca/CommunityDrugA…
- Region of Waterloo Public Health reposted
Paramedics do more than respond to emergencies, they help prevent them. Through community paramedicine, we support residents at home, improve health outcomes, reduce hospital visits, and keep people safe where they live. Better care starts in the community. #BetterCareStartsHere
00:00 - Region of Waterloo Public Health repostedParamedic care is part of a larger system. Working alongside Ambulance Communications Officers, nurses, physicians, fire, police, — paramedics help deliver coordinated care wherever you need them. Better care starts with teamwork. #BetterCareStartsHere #Paramedicine #teamwork
00:00 - Region of Waterloo Public Health repostedParamedic Services Week celebrates the expert, compassionate, evidence-informed care paramedics provide every day. This year’s theme, “Better Care Starts Here,” reflects the trusted support we deliver when patients need it most. #BetterCareStartsHere #Paramedicine
00:00 - Hot and humid conditions continue across Waterloo Region today as a heat warning remains in effect through tonight.
- Region of Waterloo Public Health reposted
This morning, 1351 elementary students with out-of-date vaccination records were suspended under the ISPA. Students who have been suspended can return to school once their vaccination records are up to date, or a valid exemption is on file. Details: bit.ly/4cUnfHA
- Region of Waterloo Public Health repostedElementary school suspensions will take effect on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for those who received a suspension order from @ROWPublicHealth. Details: bit.ly/4u8HnLX
- Region of Waterloo Public Health repostedThis morning, 704 secondary students with out-of-date vaccination records were suspended under ISPA. Students who have been suspended can return to school once their vaccination records are up to date, or a valid exemption is on file. Details: bit.ly/4vkoSW6
- An Extended Community Drug Alert has been issued for April 7, 2026. This is the second extension of the alert issued on March 16. Dark purple, dark blue, and pink are colours of concern. See full alert & sign up for alerts: regionofwaterloo.ca/CommunityDrugA…
- An Extended Community Drug Alert has been issued for March 25, 2026. From March 20 to March 24, there have been 27 suspected overdoses/drug poisonings and 3 suspected drug-related deaths. See full alert and sign up for alerts at: regionofwaterloo.ca/CommunityDrugA…
- A Community Drug Alert has been issued for March 16, 2026. From March 10 to March 15 there have been 32 suspected overdoses/drug poisonings and 2 suspected drug-related death in Waterloo Region. See full alert & sign up for alerts: regionofwaterloo.ca/CommunityDrugA…
- ⚠️ March 1: Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for Waterloo Region. Very cold wind chills are expected to reach minus 25 or colder tonight into Monday morning. Visit a warming space to get relief from the cold regionofwaterloo.ca/WarmingSpaces
