KFL&A

• Kingston public health says dental fund could be out of money in months

  The charity fund set up for residents without insurance coverage helps to provide financial support for emergency dental treatment.

  Health

  May 6
  
• ‘Alarming increase’ in Kingston drug overdoses, officials say

  Health officials say there's been a 30 per cent increase in drug poisonings in Kingston since Saturday

  Health

  Apr 30
  
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• Campaign based on ‘shock value’ seeks to raise awareness of syphilis across Kingston

  With the Kingston region seeing double the rate of syphilis compared to the rest of the province, a campaign is underway to raise awareness of the disease.

  Health

  Apr 25
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• Public health unit merger talks draws concerns over staffing, services

  KFL&A Public Health is conducting a study that would see the organization merge with Hastings Prince Edward and Leeds Grenville Lanark public health units.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2023
• Public health units around Kingston considering merger

  If the boards approve a merger a proposal must be submitted to the Ministry of Health for approval by March. 

  Health

  Dec 6, 2023
• Ontario public health units exploring voluntary mergers

  Public health units are starting initial conversations about voluntarily merging under provincial guidance.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2023
• KFL&A region named ‘high risk’ for Lyme disease

  Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has been listed as a high-risk area for Lyme disease right as spring weather arrives, and local health officials are urging caution.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. looks back on three years of COVID-19

  Kingston's Medical Officer of Health and a small business owner take a look back at three years ago this week when the pandemic first hit.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont.-area United Way CEO to step down

  The top administrator at the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington United Way, Bhavana Varma, has announced she will step down as CEO at the end of August. 

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont. area United Way surpasses 2022 fundraising goal

  The United Way Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington are boasting their biggest fall fundraising total ever.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022