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Build your parenting confidence with the Online Prenatal and New Parent Program

Updated August 11, 2026 - 1:26 PM
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Are you pregnant? Have a new baby? Thinking about the journey ahead can come with a huge sense of excitement, but can also feel overwhelming at the same time, especially if you…
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Clear Choices: Vaping, Tobacco, and Cannabis E-Learning Course

Updated August 12, 2026 - 3:04 PM
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The Clear Choices: Vaping, Tobacco, and Cannabis course is a tool designed to inform individuals about the risks and impacts of using vaping, tobacco and cannabis products. It is…
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Online Prenatal and New Parent Program

Updated August 19, 2026 - 1:30 PM
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We are happy to offer a FREE online prenatal program to individuals and families who are pregnant or have a new baby and live in Wellington County, Dufferin County or the City of…
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Education and Training Resources for ESWs

Updated August 25, 2026 - 10:14 AM
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This page will feature presentation materials, webinar and workshop information and related trainings for Designated Officers and Emergency Service Workers. Resources Designated…
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Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding for Healthcare Providers

Updated August 25, 2026 - 10:18 AM
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Breastfeeding is the normal way to provide infants with the nutrition they need. Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the…
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IPAC Trainings and Resources for Congregate Settings

Updated August 25, 2026 - 10:41 AM
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Request a service or contact us Services Our friendly IPAC team is here to support you. If your facility requires IPAC support and you would like to request a service, or if you…
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Food Safety Training & Certification

Updated August 25, 2026 - 11:45 AM
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Handling food safely is important to help reduce the risk of becoming sick after eating and drinking. Anyone who prepares food can benefit from food safety training. As of July 1…
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Naloxone Training for Distributors

Updated August 25, 2026 - 11:46 AM
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Introduction Welcome to our online training site for the Ontario Naloxone Program (ONP). Thank you for helping to distribute life-saving naloxone kits in the Wellington-Dufferin…
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Personal Service Settings E-Learning Course

Updated August 25, 2026 - 11:47 AM
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The Personal Service Settings (PSS) online course is recommended for owners/operators and staff of settings like salons and spas, tattoo and piercing studios, aesthetics providers…
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Pool and Spa E-Learning Course

Updated August 25, 2026 - 11:47 AM
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The Pool and Spa online course is recommended for pool operators, spa operators, private pool owners and staff at public pools to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed…
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health protects health and promotes overall well-being so everyone in our communities can thrive.

We acknowledge that the work of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health operates on the traditional lands and home of the Hodinöhsö:ni’ [ho-den-o-show-nee], Anishinaabek [ah-nish-in-ah-bek], Tionontati [tee-oh-non-tah-tee] and Attawandaron [add-a-won-da-run] people, and is steeped in the tradition of many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

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