Health

Health unit expands access to STI testing as syphilis cases rise in Ontario

Restricting STI testing was a “frustrating consequence” of the pandemic, said Peterborough’s medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott

Brett Throop

June 14, 2022

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Peterborough’s Board of Health joins calls for drug decriminalization and more safe supply

Brett Throop

May 11, 2022

An illustration of the opioid response hub with a calendar

Timeline: Inside Peterborough’s 4-year fight for a safe consumption site

Will Pearson, Ayesha Barmania and Brett Throop

March 15, 2022

After years of effort, Peterborough finally set to open a supervised consumption site

Will Pearson

February 25, 2022

Thomas Piggott, a screenshot from a video call

Interview: Dr. Thomas Piggott on his role in public health

Ayesha Barmania

February 23, 2022

“We can’t wait anymore”: Peterborough’s Board of Health commits up to $250,000 to open interim supervised drug consumption site in March

Brett Throop

February 10, 2022

YES shelter one of three Peterborough homeless shelters with COVID-19 outbreak

Brett Throop

January 19, 2022

Peterborough’s new opioid response hub opens, as pressure mounts on province to fund supervised drug consumption site

Brett Throop and Ayesha Barmania

January 19, 2022

A screenshot showing ongoing and resolved outbreaks in congregate living settings in Peterborough from public health's Local Covid Tracker website.

14 cases of COVID-19 in Peterborough’s shelters

Brett Throop

January 13, 2022

Trans Peer Outreach program aims to bridge a gap in local healthcare, advocacy, and community

Leina Amatsuji-Berry

December 23, 2021