Health DepartmentThe health department staff works to raise awareness through educational activities for prevention though informative workshops, presentations, informational materials. The health department also provides supportive services for the overall health and wellbeing of clients in the community in a healthy environment. A monthly newsletter helps to keep everyone informed and up to date on the latest community events, activities, public health alerts, upcoming events as well as useful tidbits for a wide range of topics. A Summer Day Camp is held each year and summer students are hired to help facilitate the program. Health programs are provided for children and youth, adults and families, seniors as well as the community as a whole. Currently, the health staff consists of three full-time positions including a Health Director, Community Wellness Worker and Child & Youth Worker. Part-time contract employees include a Medical Driver and Buildings and Homecare Worker. |