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Media release: Board of Health update for August 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Brockville for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.

Board recognizes Catherine Lovell for exemplary service

Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Piotr Oglaza began the meeting by thanking Executive Assistant Catherine Lovell for her dedication and commitment to public health. She will be retiring in September after 24 years of service, and he noted that she will be missed. His sentiments were echoed by Board Chair Jan O’Neill, who noted that Catherine always went above and beyond to ensure she always had what she needed to fulfil her role as chair, and she wished her well in her retirement.

Municipal levies

The Board deferred motions related to the harmonization of municipal levies to the September meeting, and asked staff to include for context a summary of information presented to the board previously and key points from prior discussions so that they can make an informed decision. Staff will be preparing a briefing note with additional explanatory information, including a comparison of the impact to services at different funding levels.

Meetings

The next meeting of the Board is Sept. 24, 2025.

Media contact:
Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialist
hyland.maureen@hpeph.ca

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SOUTH EAST HEALTH UNIT

As of Jan. 1, 2025 Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit have merged to form the South East Health Unit.

Partners and members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual until otherwise directed.

Efforts are underway to develop branding for the South East Health Unit, which will take several months. In the meantime, you will see logos and other advertising material with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health branding. You may also see some documents using the legal name South East Health Unit.