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Thursday, November 05, 2015
Huron County Public Health
Huron County Public Health Professionals Recognized

Huron County’s Acting Medical Officer of Health is excited to announce the first annual Huron County Public Health Professional Day on November 16. This day will recognize the public health professionals who work for the Huron County Health Unit.

Dr. Janice Owen says, “We have such a range of highly skilled professionals working in many areas of public health in Huron County. The public may only know a few, but we have 17 professions dedicated to keeping Huron County residents healthy and safe.”

Professions represented at the Huron County Health Unit are:

  • Administration Professional
  • Community Food Advisor Volunteer Coordinator
  • Communications Specialist
  • Community Developer
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dietitian
  • Epidemiologist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Parent Resource Visitor
  • Physician
  • Plumber
  • Program Evaluator
  • Program Support
  • Public Health Inspector
  • Public Health Nurse    
  • Public Health Promoter

Huron County Public Health Professional Day will be marked the third Monday of every November. Dr. Owen says it’s a chance to highlight the important work being done across the county by public health professionals.


Media Contact:

Rita Marshall, Communications Co-ordinator
Huron County Health Unit
519-482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143 ext 2023
rmarshall@huroncounty.ca
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