A wide variety of public health services are offered to schools in Perth County to promote the health of children and youth. Services for educators, students, parents and the entire school community are outlined in the Menu of School Health Services distributed to each school. The Perth District Health Unit has agreements with the municipalities of Perth East, Perth South, West Perth, and the Town of St. Marys to provide inspection service for sewage disposal systems. The chart below indicates the fees for services provided by the Health Unit in the sewage system inspection program. A doctor is on site during clinic hours.
Appointments are preferred.
Counselling sessions are available free of charge over the phone or in person at the Perth District Health Unit. Quit smoking group programs are also available for groups of ten or more. Free daytime and evening tours are offered in grocery stores throughout the county or at a group's regular meeting. Ask about our specialized tours on vegetarianism, healthy eating on a budget, heart healthy and cancer prevention. This telephone and drop-in service provides information about immunizations and health issues associated with international travel.