The University of Windsor and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) are pleased to announce that three (3) new Canada Research Chairs focused on public health have been approved for federal funding, which will allow for the University to recruit leading public health experts to the Windsor-Essex region. Since the announcement […]
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Update to Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s COVID-19 Policies
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has modified their masking and symptom screening policies, effective Monday, May 1, 2023. Throughout the pandemic, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has asked all staff and visitors to wear a mask while accessing our programs and services. With recent changes to COVID-19 guidance from […]
New Acting Medical Officer of Health Starts May 1, 2023
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Board of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mehdi Aloosh as the region’s new Acting Medical Officer of Health (Acting MOH), effective May 1. Dr. Aloosh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position as a public health and […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Leamington WECHU April 18
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for ages 6 months and up. This will occur on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The clinic will be held at the WECHU Leamington Office at 33 Princess Street, Leamington. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are […]
Community Survey: How Well Do You Know the Health Unit?
We’re looking for your feedback on our programs and services. Your input will help us improve how we support the health of our community. If you haven’t done our survey yet, you can find it online here. The purpose of this survey is to help the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Health Unit Closed April 7 & 10 for Easter Weekend
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 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
Students to Return to School Once Immunization Records Up to Date
As of March 31, 2023, there were 90 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations or not yet submitting their immunization records to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) – as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O. 1990. Once their immunization record is up to date with the […]
Most Students Previously Issued Suspension Orders in Compliance
As of March 27, 2023, there are 321 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)R.S.O.1990 or immunization records that have not yet been submitted to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). Most students who were issued a suspension order have […]
WECHU Has Daily Clinics for Students with Incomplete Records
As of March 22, 2023, there are 892 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 or immunization records that have not yet been submitted to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). The WECHU will continue to offer clinics daily. Please note […]
Rising Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Windsor-Essex County
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Warns Community of Rising Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the Region The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is urging individuals to keep themselves up to date with the pertussis vaccine after a recent dramatic rise of cases in the region. Since November 1, 2022, […]