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Cancer Prevention
The Public Health Units are a Key Resource
Public health is concerned with the health and well-being of the whole community
rather than the treatment of illness and disability. Local Public Health Units
focus on several key areas in their programming: preventing conditions that may
put health at risk (health protection), early detection of health problems
(screening) and changing peoples attitudes and practices regarding healthy
lifestyle changes (health promotion) and finally, monitoring new and emerging
disease trends.
For more information about programs around cancer screening, tobacco use,
nutrition, physical activity, sun sense and alcohol use contact
the Health Unit in your community. or click on the links below.
Locations of Public Health Units in Southeastern Ontario
Kingston Frontenac Lennox
and Addington Public Health
221 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario
K7M 1V5
Tel: (613) 549-1232
Toll: 1 (800) 267-7875
Fax: (613) 549-7896
Web: www.healthunit.on.ca
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
10 Hospital Drive
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 8M1
Tel: (705) 743- 1000
Fax: (705) 743- 2897
Web: www.pcchu.peterborough.on.ca
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
200 Rose Glen Road
Port Hope, Ontario
L1A 3V6
Tel: (905) 885- 9100
Toll: 1-(866) 888- 4577
Fax: (905) 885-9551
Web: www.hkpr.on.ca
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit
179 North Park Street
Belleville, Ontario
K8P 4P1
Tel: (613) 966-5500
Toll: 1-800-267-2803
Fax: (613) 966-9418
Web : www.hpechu.on.ca
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Boulevard
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 7A3
Tel: (613) 345-5685
Fax: (613) 345-2879
Web: www.healthunit.org
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Cancer Information Service
The Canadian Cancer Society is committed to cancer risk reduction and provides
many resources and programs in the area of risk reduction. Information can be
obtained via the Cancer Information Service by phoning 1-888-939-333 or by
logging on to the Canadian Cancer Society Website at
www.cancer.ca
The Canadian Cancer Society Seven Steps to Reducing Your Risk of
Developing Cancer
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Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke.
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Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit per day. Choose high fibre, lower fat
foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to 1 to 2 drinks per day.
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Be physically active on a regular basis.
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Protect yourself and your family from the sun. Reduce sun exposure between 11
a.m. and 4 p.m. and when the Ultra Violet index is over 3. Check your skin
regularly and report any changes to your doctor.
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Follow Cancer Screening Guidelines. Discuss these with your health
professional. For information on screening programs go to
www.cancercare.on.ca
and click on the heading “Screening”.
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Visit your dentist of doctor if you notice any changes in your normal state of
health.
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Follow health and safety instructions at home and at work when using, storing
and disposing of hazardous materials.
Your Primary Health Care Provider
Primary Health Care Providers, including family physicians and nurse
practitioners, are engaged in supporting their clients stay healthy in a
variety of ways. Clinical services range from assessing smoking behaviors and
recommending smoking cessation tools and programs to the provision of pap
smears and clinical breast exams. Many family physicians and nurse
practitioners now work in organizational settings like Community Health Centres
or Family Health Teams. These organizations provide a variety of health
promotions activities and programs. Contact your health care provider directly
to enquire about what cancer prevention and screening services he/she provides.
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