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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OSH0863 | Last Modified: 23 Aug 2019 | Last Full Update: 23 Aug 2019 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-668-7711 * Durham Health Connection Line 905-666-6241 |
| Toll Free Phone | Durham Health Connection Line 1-800-841-2729 |
| Fax | 905-666-6214 |
| health@durham.ca | |
| Website | www.durham.ca |
| Located In Community | Whitby |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Garden St and Rossland Rd |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Becky Wall, Program Manager; Phone: 905-668-4113 ext 3255; Email: becky.wall@durham.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Durham Regional Health Department PO Box 730 605 Rossland Rd E Whitby, ON L1N 0B2 |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Durham Health Connection Line Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) a free confidential telephone help line available to people living, working and visiting Durham Region * nurses provide health information and access to resources to protect and promote health * DHCL is the front line connection to the Population Health Division programs and services * healthy living, chronic disease and injury prevention * healthy pregnancy and parenting support, breastfeeding * immunization, * sexual health and *nutrition Healthy Families Program Enables families to access resources, support networks and develop healthy family environments * supports healthy pregnancies, promotes 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 Infant and Child Development Early intervention and prevention services * available to families with children birth to 6 years (limited service from 3-6 years) * promotes optimal development and school readiness * child and family support and education Healthy Living Program Provides health programs and services to address the prevention of chronic diseases, injuries and substance use in order to improve well-being * Collaborate with school boards and schools to achieve optimal health of school-aged children and youth Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control Program Prevention and control of infectious diseases through case and contact management * infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigations * sexual health clinics * sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment Immunization Program Complete surveillance of students’ immunization records in accordance with legislation * Provide access to immunizations in schools and community clinics * Investigate reports of adverse events following immunization * Distribute publicly-funded vaccines to health care providers * Educate and support health care providers related to vaccine management and storage and handling practices |
| Hours | Health Department Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm * Durham Health Connection Line Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region |
| Eligibility | Durham residents |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |     |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Classification/Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; Communicable Disease Control ; Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; General Health Education Programs ; Immunizations ; Medical Information Services ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening ; Tuberculosis Screening ; Wellness Programs |
