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Read the latest articles about health care in Peterborough. Our health stories document news pertaining to human health, as well as news about health care institutions.

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

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

Board wants province to boost action on drug poisoning crisis and push Ottawa to drop criminal penalties for possession

An illustration of the opioid response hub with a calendar
Timeline: Inside Peterborough’s 4-year fight for a safe consumption site
After years of effort, Peterborough finally set to open a supervised consumption site

Provincial funding was announced today, clearing the way for the site to open

Thomas Piggott, a screenshot from a video call
Interview: Dr. Thomas Piggott on his role in public health
“We can’t wait anymore”: Peterborough’s Board of Health commits up to $250,000 to open interim supervised drug consumption site in March
YES Shelter exterior photo
YES shelter one of three Peterborough homeless shelters with COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak expected to be declared over by end of week, according to executive director, Aimée Le Lagadec

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

More site renovations are scheduled for the coming weeks.

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

Advocates say there is a severe lack of access to gender-affirming healthcare services in Peterborough.

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