In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest. This challenge encouraged young people to share their creative ideas for raising awareness about the dangers of vaping. Between February 5 and March […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment. The WECHU provides the following […]
The top ten videos are now open for public voting The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has worked with a panel of youth judges to complete three rounds of youth voting, narrowing down the almost 100 Break the Vape PSA video submissions. The top five videos in the Grade 6 to 8 […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1 on the Easter weekend. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu Twitter: WEC Health Unit YouTube: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
On April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse where the Moon will move between the Sun and the Earth. Several locations throughout Windsor and Essex County fall into the path of totality, where the Sun will be completely covered by the Moon for a short period of time. […]
As school resumes after the March Break and rates of measles continue to grow across the province, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is cautioning residents of this region to be aware of the symptoms of measles and to take measures if you suspect you may be infected. The measles virus is highly […]
As of March 14, 102 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit, as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990. Parent/guardians must take one or more of the following actions to update their child’s immunization record, […]
As of March 6, 257 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit; as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990. Children remaining on school suspension will have the suspension order lifted once parents/guardians take one or more […]
As of March 4, 2024, 599 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit; as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990. Children remaining on school suspension will have the suspension order lifted once parents/guardians take one or more […]
“The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review immunization records for every student attending school in Ontario; and to enforce a school suspension on students with incomplete immunization records. In the Fall of 2023, immunization records of […]