Huron-Perth Public Health is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week which runs April 6th-10th.
The week is all about recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Public health says they are committed to its mission of taking action to protect and promote population health and prevent disease, strengthen quality of life and well being for all.
Dr. Miriam Klassen, HPPH Medical Officer of Health and CEO says local public health plays a critical role in making healthy communities possible with none of this being possible without dedicated staff.