Sample date: May 22, 2013

Showers with a few thunderstorms ending late this evening then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this evening. Low 13.

Temp
24.6C

Feels like 29C

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We are your link to health information and dozens of programs and services to keep you and your family healthy and safe. We have the knowledge, the facts, and the health professionals to assist you at every stage of your life.

The Community Health Services is a non-profit organization. Tax deductible donations can be made at either of our Lambton County Offices.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the health of all people in Lambton County

  • We work with and are accountable to our community
  • We promote optimal health
  • We prevent disease
Ontario Public Health Standards

The Ontario Public Health Standards are published by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care under the authority of section 7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7.

The Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) and Protocols establish the minimum requirements for fundamental public health programs and services, which include:

  • assessment and surveillance
  • health promotion and policy development
  • disease and injury prevention
  • health protection.

They provide direction on how boards of health must operationalize specific requirement(s) identified within the OPHS.

Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) & Protocols 2008  (Nov. 2008)

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