The Health Unit will continue to reduce disruption of services as much as possible.

Where to temporarily access Public Health Services in Kemptville and area:

• Sexual Health Clinics: Call for an appointment at 1-800-660-5853. For other locations, visit: Sexual Health Clinic - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
• Immunization Clinics: Go to our online booking or call 1-800-660-5853
• Infant Feeding Clinics: Clients can call 1-800-660-5853 x2467 to arrange Infant Feeding appointments. https://healthunit.org/clinics-classes/infant-feeding-clinic/
• Preschool Speech and Language Services: By Appointment. Contact your Speech Language Pathologist or your Communications Disorders Assistant, or call 1-888-503-8885. Some clients may be seen virtually or at other locations. In-person visits in Kemptville will resume when the opening date is announced.

For a listing of all public health services, please visit www.healthunit.org or call 613-258-5941 or 1-800-660-5853. Important public health updates are also available by connecting with @LGLHealthunit on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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MEDIA RELEASE: 
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 
November 8, 2023 

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Service Site in Kemptville moving to a new location on Nov 29.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is moving its service delivery site in Kemptville. The current location on Concession Rd at the Kemptville Hospital will be closed as of November 17, 2023 at 4:30pm. The new location of the Health Unit's Kemptville service delivery site will open at 80 Shaver Cres., on the Kemptville Campus starting November 29, 2023 at 8:30am, the new site location will be open Mondays to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm and closed from 12 to 1pm. The phone number is unchanged at 613-258-5941. Please Enter from Concession Road, onto Campus Drive, turn right on Macphail, and left on Shearer until you see parking lot P4.

“The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been serving North Grenville for decades, with public health services being delivered in a number of different sites over the years,” said Medical Officer of Health, Linna Li. “We are pleased to have leased space from the Campus to continue to provide many of our services.”

From November 20 – 29, the Health Unit will reduce disruption of services as much as possible. There will be no Sexual Health Clinic or Immunization Clinic services available in Kemptville. Community residents can go to the Smiths Falls Office for these services or check our other clinic locations. Clients can call 1-800-660-5853 x2467 to arrange Infant Feeding appointments. Preschool Speech and Language staff will be letting clients know that there will be no in-person visits during the closure (Nov. 17-Nov. 28 inclusive). Some clients may be seen virtually or at other locations. In-person visits will resume at the new site on Nov. 29. Contact your Speech Language Pathologist or your Communications Disorders Assistant with any questions.

Public Health Services at the Kemptville Site, Times & Details:

· Sexual Health Clinics: Tuesdays 11:00am–4:30pm (we recommend calling for an appointment at 613-258-5941) For other locations, visit: Sexual Health Clinic - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

· Immunization Clinics: Go to our online booking or call 1-800-660-5853

· Infant Feeding Clinics: Wednesdays 9:30am–12:00pm (By appointment: 1800-660-5853 x 2467 and online booking available: https://healthunit.org/clinics-classes/infant-feeding-clinic/

· Harm Reduction/Smart Works: Tuesdays 11:00am-430pm; visit our website for more information: https://healthunit.org/health-information/drug-use-harm-reduction/

· Baby Talk – Kemptville: EarlyON Centre located at the Kemptville Public School, 224 County Road 44 - 1-866-433-8933 extension 2374. Public Health Nurse attends the third Wednesday of every month.

· Prenatal – To register for the online prenatal course, please call 1-800-660-5853 extension 2467 or sign up using the form on our website.

· Preschool Speech and Language Services: By Appointment, 1-888-503-8885 or go to our website www.language-express.ca.

· Quit Smoking and Vaping Services: Call 1-800-660-5853 ext. 2121 or email quit@healthunit.org

· Water Testing: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road #44, Kemptville, Ontario; Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:00pm

For a listing of all public health services, please visit www.healthunit.org or call 613-258-5941 or 1-800-660-5853. Important public health updates are also available by connecting with @LGLHealthunit on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Marta Zwart
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Kemptville Campus
mzwart@kemptvillecampus.ca