Durham health topics: the official resource directory
Browse the Region’s health resources by subject, including topics beyond senior living. Each link takes you to Durham Region for the current information.
For families supporting children as well as older adults, these links keep the wider health resources within reach. Professional and regulatory topics are labelled so they are not mistaken for personal medical advice.
We reviewed the main topics and the linked HTML pages below. PDFs, external sites, interactive datasets and every page deeper in the site were not individually audited. Current alerts and program rules remain on the official website.
Adult Mosquito Surveillance in Durham Region
Seasonal mosquito monitoring; use the official page for current findings.
Open the official Adult Mosquito Surveillance in Durham Region page
Alcohol, Cannabis, Opioids, Tobacco and Vaping
Health effects, quitting support, harm reduction and overdose resources.
Open the official Alcohol, Cannabis, Opioids, Tobacco and Vaping page
Babies and Toddlers
Infant feeding, development, parenting and home-visiting supports for families.
Child Health and School-Age Children
Child development, immunization and resources for parents and caregivers.
COVID-19
Current COVID-19 information, vaccination and respiratory-virus surveillance.
Deceased Management
Specialist public-health requirements for funeral and related professionals—not a general bereavement guide.
Dental and Oral Health
Oral care, screening and information on dental assistance.
Environment and Your Health
Heat, cold, air, water, sun, environmental hazards and preparedness.
Food and Eating
Nutrition, shopping, cooking and feeding across life stages.
Health Care Professionals
Professional alerts, reporting tools and clinical resources; not instructions for self-treatment.
Health Check-Up! Reports and Health Plans
Public-health annual reports and service priorities.
Open the official Health Check-Up! Reports and Health Plans page
Health Information Services
Health services, client rights and community health information.
Healthy Living
Aging well, activity, sleep, nutrition and affordable recreation.
Illness, Infection and Disease
Disease information, prevention, institutional outbreaks and surveillance.
Immunizations and Vaccines
Vaccine information and current access guidance.
Injury Prevention and Safety
Home and community safety, falls, concussions and injury prevention.
Mental Health
Emotional wellbeing, social connection and crisis support.
Pregnancy
Planning, prenatal learning, pregnancy options and family supports.
Public Health Inspections and Investigations
Inspection disclosures and public-health information for facilities, water, food and personal services.
Open the official Public Health Inspections and Investigations page
- Beaches
- Check&GO! Durham
- Food Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapse Reports
- International Agricultural Worker Housing Inspections
- Recreational Water
- Salons and Spas
- Small Drinking Water Systems
- Smoking, Vaping and Retailer Convictions
- Tattoos and Piercings
- Your Business and Public Health
School Health
School health supports and resources for families and educators.
Sexual Health and Clinics
Sexual health, clinic access, testing, relationships and inclusive care.
Using inspections responsibly
Check&GO! reports on inspected facilities and public-health matters. It is not a complete assessment of the care, staffing or suitability of a retirement residence. Use our family guide for separate licensing and care-setting checks.
Sources and updates
Based on the following Durham Region resources, checked November 2, 2026 (Toronto time). Our planning questions and checklists are original editorial additions.
General information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment plan. Ask a qualified health professional about your needs. Eligibility, fees, schedules and service availability can change; confirm with the official provider. DurhamAssistedLiving.com is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Durham Region.