Residents Invited to Shape Future of Public Health at Local Town Halls

Lakelands Public Health is inviting residents across the region to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities for the future of community health as Lakelands Public Health launches a series of Community Town Halls.

The sessions are designed to create an open forum where community members can discuss the health issues that matter most to them and help inform future public health priorities.

“Public health affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer with Lakelands Public Health. “We want to hear directly from residents about what challenges they’re seeing in their communities and what supports would make the biggest difference.”

Each Community Town Hall will include a brief overview of Lakelands Public Health services, followed by interactive discussions with staff and opportunities for participants to provide feedback. Attendees will also be invited to complete a short survey to further share their perspectives and contribute ideas about how to strengthen local health programs and services. Input gathered during the town halls will help guide planning and future initiatives.

The sessions are open to residents, community organizations, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in improving health and wellbeing in the community.

“These conversations are an important part of ensuring public health services reflect the evolving needs of the people we serve,” added Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer with Lakelands Public Health. “Community voices are essential in shaping what comes next as we build Lakelands Public Health for generations to come.”

Upcoming Community Town Halls:

Haliburton County
April 14, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Minden Community Centre
55 Parkside Street, Minden

Northumberland County
April 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Office Linx
115 Toronto Road, Port Hope

City of Kawartha Lakes
May 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Days Inn
134 Angeline Street South, Lindsay

City and County of Peterborough
May 26, 2026 at 4 p.m.
McDonnel Street Community Centre
577 McDonnel Street, Peterborough

Please note that the Community Town Halls will also be taking place in Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation along with an Urban Indigenous virtual session - more information will be shared directly through communities.

Registration

Residents interested in attending can register online through the Lakelands Public Health Eventbrite page.

Community members who cannot attend in person will also have opportunities to provide feedback online through a virtual session.