press release

Lambton Public Health announces holiday closures and service changes

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH), its sub-offices, and services will be closed to the public on the following days:

  • Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
  • Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
  • Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
  • Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
  • Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

Additional program and service changes during open office hours include:

  • Water sample drop-off will be available at the Point Edward office from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ONLY on:
    • Tuesday, Dec. 23
    • Tuesday, Dec. 30
  • STI testing services will be closed on December 23, 29, and 30 due to limited courier service. Testing will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
  • LPH Dental Clinic services are closed on December 22, 23, 29, 30, and January 2, resuming on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
  • Ask a Public Health Nurse Drop-In is cancelled on December 24 and 31. Regular drop-in will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Regular hours for all other services and programs will be observed on December 22, 23, and 30, and will resume following the holidays on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

COVID-19 and flu vaccines remain available at local pharmacies during the holidays. A full list of participating pharmacies can be found on the Province of Ontario’s website.

Should you require after-hours support regarding a public health emergency, such as an animal bite, food poisoning, disease outbreak, or a natural disaster, please call 519-383-8331 or 1-800-667-1839. Additional information can be found at https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/service-changes/.

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Please contact:
LPH-media-inquiries@county-lambton.on.ca