Durham Region. Health Department

Public Health Nursing and Nutrition Division
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Record #: OSH0863 Last Modified: 08 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
 
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Office Phone905-668-7711 * Durham Health Connection Line 905-666-6241
Fax905-666-6214
Toll Free PhoneDurham Health Connection Line 1-800-841-2729
E-mailinfo@durham.ca
Websitewww.durham.ca
LocationWhitby (Town of)
IntersectionGarden St and Rossland Rd
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Durham Regional Health Department 
PO Box 730 
Whitby, ON L1N 0B2
Executive 1Paula Hanley, Manager Public Health Nursing and Nutrition; Phone: 905-668-7711 ext 3073
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
HoursHealth Department Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm * Durham Health Connection Line Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
LanguagesEnglish
DescriptionDurham Health Connection 
Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) is a free confidential telephone help line available to people living, working and visiting Durham Region * public health nurses access information and resources to protect and promote health * DHCL is the front line connection to the Public Health Nursing and Nutrition Division programs and services * healthy living, parenting issues, breastfeeding * immunization, injury prevention * sexual health and nutrition  
 
Reproductive and Child Health Program - RCH 
Parenting programs enable families to access resources, support networks and develop healthy environments * supports healthy pregnancies, promote optimal health and development in children * provides breastfeeding support and promotes parenting skills * programs ensure children achieve optimal potential, delivered by Public Health Nurses, Public Health Nutritionists and Family Visitors  
 
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program - CDP 
Public Health Nurses and Public Health Nutritionists deliver provincial mandatory health programs and services to address chronic disease prevention, early detection of cancer and portions of the Sexual Health Standards * implement the Smoke Free Ontario Strategy and the Public Health School Asthma Pilot Project  
 
Prevention of Injury and Substance Misuse Program - PISM 
Programs for Durham Region residents, healthcare professionals, parents and guardians, students, employers, key stake holders and seniors in order to prevent and reduce injuries, disability, morbidity, and mortality caused by motorized and non-motorized vehicles, alcohol and other substances and falls  
 
Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control - IDPC 
Prevention, reduction or elimination of infectious diseases including vaccine preventable diseases, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections and through the promotion of healthy sexuality * Public Health Nurses and Community Health Nurses deliver clinical services, also community surveillance and investigations and promotional activities
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesCommunicable Disease Control ; Fall Prevention Programs ; General Health Education Programs ; Immunizations ; Medical Information Lines ; Occupational Health and Safety ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening ; Substance Abuse Education/Prevention ; Tuberculosis Screening ; Wellness Programs