It's Environmental Public Health Week

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
News Release

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From January 17 to 23 celebrate Environmental Public Health Week. This annual event recognizes the work of Canada’s Public Health Inspectors certified through the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

Certified Public Health Inspectors are trained health-science professionals who work to safeguard and enhance the health of people in your community. At the Health Unit, Public Health Inspectors apply provincial public health protection standards in a variety of community settings. Their duties include:

• Inspecting food premises where food is prepared, served or stored such as restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare facilities
• Ensuring everyone has access to safe drinking water
• Protecting you and your children from contact with infectious diseases through inspection of personal service and day care facilities.

More information about the work of Environmental Public Health Inspectors is available at www.ciphi.ca, or by contacting the Health Unit at 705.474.1400 or toll free at 1.800.563.2808.

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“Public Health Inspectors are an important part of public health. They ensure Canadians are protected from health risks such as infectious diseases, chemical contaminants and physical hazards. At the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, our Environmental Health team passionately believes in their work and has a positive impact on our community.” - Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

Quick Facts

Environmental Public Health Inspectors in our district:

• Train food service workers in the safe preparation and service of food.
• Assess and inspect small drinking water systems.
• Investigate possible rabies exposure incidents.
• Resolve complaints about a variety of other environmental health issues.

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