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.

The Community Town Hall Schedule is available through the Media Release below.

Additional Information:

• Lakelands Public Health Media Release March 25, 2026