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HPPH highlighting healthcare workers during Canadian Public Health Week

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is recognizing the essential role public health and healthcare workers play everyday during Canadian Public Health Week.

From April 6-10, HPPH will be joining other public health organizations across Canada to highlight all the critical work that is done in the public health sector to keep Canadians healthy and safe.

In a press release, HPPH says it is "committed to its mission of taking action to protect and promote population health and prevent disease, strengthening quality of life and wellbeing for all."

Community members are encouraged to follow HPPH’s social media channels and visit its website to learn more about local public health programs and services.

For more on Canadian Public Health Week, check out Public Health Matters: A Strong Economy Supported By Healthy Communities | Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) | www.alphaweb.org

-Huron Perth Public Health: 1-888-221-2133

-Visit www.hpph.ca

-Follow on Facebook and X

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