After more than a year leading the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) through the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive Officer Nicole Dupuis has announced her resignation for personal and family reasons. Nicole joined the WECHU in January 2014 as Director of Health Promotion and became the Chief Executive Officer in […]
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, where we remember the lives lost due to an opioid overdose and take collective action to end stigma by creating a more inclusive environment for people who use substances. From 2019 to 2021, our community lost 178 lives to opioid use. The number of opioid-related deaths […]
The University of Windsor and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Announce Strategic Partnership The opportunity allows for expanded collaboration and community benefits The University of Windsor and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) have entered in a strategic partnership that will bring the strengths of both institutions to work collaboratively for the […]
Weekly Public Health Media Briefings To Resume Starting Thursday, August 18, 2022 As the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) remains committed to providing timely and credible public health information to the community. With the next school year about to begin, the WECHU […]
The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up-to-date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region and those not up-to-date can be suspended from school for up to 20 days. […]
First West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool found in Windsor-Essex County this season Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified one positive mosquito pool in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year. Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Special Weather Statement for Wednesday August 3, 2022. While heat warning criteria is not expected to be reached, exceptionally hot and humid conditions are expected, with daytime high temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius and humidex values reaching 45. […]
Faith Community’s Response to Opioid Crisis Results in 500+ Naloxone Kits Distributed Rising rates of opioid-related overdose and death continue to be a concern for local health and social services leaders working on the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS). As part of the response to the growing crisis, […]
Through lab confirmed testing, a Windsor-Essex County (WEC) resident has been diagnosed with monkeypox. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is notifying the community of the first confirmed monkeypox case to keep residents informed, but due to client privacy and confidentiality, no further details will be shared publicly. According to Acting […]
Health Unit Urges Parents and Students to Plan Ahead to Avoid Suspension in September Summer has officially started and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) wants obtaining immunizations and updating student immunization records to be a top priority for parents and students. The WECHU is reminding Grade 7 students (this […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Canada Day Friday, July 1. 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
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor- Essex County Health Unit has issued an Extended Heat Warning from June 20, 2022 to June 22, 2022 for Windsor and Essex County. Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat and those […]
No beaches are closed this week. Swimming is not recommended at Mettawas Beach. Please visit our Beach Safety page for information about planning a safe day at the beach. Please visit our blue-green algae page for instructions on how to stay safe if there is a bloom present. The bacterial counts given reflect the […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16, 2022. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures […]
Scheduled Maintenance Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. which will include www.wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 9 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Secondary School Students with Out-of-Date Immunization Records To Be Suspended in September The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up to date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region […]
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor- Essex County Health Unit has issued a Heat Warning for next two days. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and overnight temperatures greater than or equal […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2022 beach water quality testing program at 9 local beaches. On Tuesday May 24th, 2022, beach water samples were taken by Public Health Inspectors from Sand Point Beach, Belle River Beach, North West Beach at Point Pelee, Seacliff Park Beach, Mettawas Beach, […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Victoria Day. This year Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. 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
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance program on Friday, May 13, 2022. This involves the identification and testing of ticks that are collected by public health staff. The field surveillance is conducted at public parks and trails that are frequently used by residents to retrieve local […]
Bike training sessions launched as part of local active school travel initiative. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), along with the Active School Travel (AST) Regional Committee, led an initiative encouraging more kids to walk, wheel, roll, and bike to school. With support provided through a grant from the Ontario […]
The Provincial ‘GO-VAXX Bus’ Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be in Leamington on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3. The GO-VAXX Bus is a safe and convenient way to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. We encourage anyone who is eligible for a dose to visit the GO-VAXX Bus and get […]
Scheduled maintenance on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. which will include www.wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 9 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
There are two days during the Easter weekend when Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public. Those dates are Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18. Regular hours of operation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, April 19. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Catch-Up Immunization Clinics for Students in Grades 7-12 Are Coming to a Location Near You! The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) began offering clinics at Devonshire Mall (former Sears building) on March 8th for eligible students to receive their vaccine series for Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal disease. As […]
Windsor and Essex County residents have until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd to walk-in and get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Devonshire Mall vaccination clinic. For grade 7 – 12 students who have not started or completed their vaccination series for Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and/or Meningococcal Disease and […]
Scheduled Maintenance Our online inspection reporting system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance Thursday, March 17 at 8:30 a.m. This will impact https://www.wechu.org/inspections. The services should be back up and running at 10 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Building Blocks for Better Babies (BBBB) in collaboration with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering free monthly virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Call the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Healthy Families Hotline at 519-258-2146 ext. 1350 All prenatal families are welcome to join to learn the basics of […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit acknowledges the announcement on March 9, 2022 by the provincial government and recognizes the effect of the pandemic on the community. The pandemic is not over and each individual will need to consider their individual level of risk in their daily decisions around protecting themselves […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics at St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School on March 3 from 3:45 – 6 p.m. Anyone from the community who is eligible to be vaccinated is welcome to attend. St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School 43 Spruce Street […]
With recent announcements and pending changes to vaccination verification and letters of instruction related to the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is rescinding the Letter of Instruction for Sport and Recreational Fitness Facilities issued in November 2021. The Health Unit is not issuing any additional […]
Scheduled Maintenance Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance Thursday, February 24 at 4:30 p.m. which will include wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 5 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre Vaccination Clinic Extended Hours Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 23 Tuesday March 1 Location: 103 Park Street Kingsville Hours: 11:30 am to 6:15 pm For a current list of Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics open for walk-ins happening the week of February 21, 2022, visit https://www.wechu.org/cv/clinics#pop-up.
Upcoming Changes to Mass Vaccination Clinics Grovedale Arts and Cultural Centre (Kingsville) and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare clinic to close over the coming weeks. Devonshire Mall clinic to expand as a “catch up” vaccination clinic for children. As the province prepares to further ease public health restrictions, residents are reminded that […]
The health unit and partners are relocating the mass vaccination site currently located at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington with the final doses being administered at this site on Saturday, February 5th. The location reopened its doors on January 5th to enhance access to booster doses in response to […]
Some individuals may experience greater difficulty in attending their COVID-19 vaccination appointment due to potential barriers, including a lack of safe transportation, childcare services, or other accessibility concerns. There is a variety of local supports available to reduce these barriers and help residents who have appointments attend the vaccination sites. […]
On December 18, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Health put in place recommendations to preserve the limited availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine to only those who were identified for a preferential dose of the vaccine (i.e., those between 12-29 years of age). Due to a currently stable supply of […]
Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics No appointment or health card required. The following Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics will be open for walk-ins: – to individuals aged 5 years or older for first and second doses and – to eligible individuals for third doses Those who are eligible to receive their first, second, or […]
Effective immediately, the Letter of Instruction suspending the arrival of workers participating in the federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program in Windsor and Essex County is rescinded. The instructions were issued on Tuesday evening and required owners and operators of businesses who employ TFWs in the region to cancel, suspend, […]
Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance Friday, January 14 at 8 p.m. which will include wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 8:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Phone: 519-258-2146 Website: wechu.org
News Release: Health Unit Provides Direction Amidst Provincial Delays in Contacting COVID-19 Cases The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit would like to notify residents of Windsor-Essex that due to a high volume of cases across Ontario, the provincial service which provides assistance in contacting positive cases is experiencing delays. If you […]
Region pivoting to follow new provincial guidance. As announced today by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, new provincial guidance was provided on PCR testing today that is effective tomorrow, December 31. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is working closely with leads for local assessment and testing centres, Windsor Regional […]
Spread goodwill and cheer this holiday season, not COVID-19. The holiday season is upon us and this year it remains essential to celebrate safely by following public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases in our community. Follow these recommendations to keep safe this holiday season: – Host […]
Local Health Unit Aims to Address Surge in Cases With cases of COVID-19 climbing steadily in the past month, local health officials are once again putting in place restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. An updated Letter of Instruction from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) addresses the […]
As announced on Friday, children 5 to 11 years of age are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (Comirnaty) vaccine in Canada. Locally, appointment slots at the Devonshire Mall mass vaccination clinic are now available with the first appointments taking place this Thursday morning. According to Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is once again encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. The Radon: Know Your Level Study, completed […]
On September 27th, 2021, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit put in place a Letter of Instruction regarding proof of vaccination requirements in local sport and recreation facilities. This morning, the WECHU posted an amended letter to their website which provides a 3 month grace period for those turning 12 years old during […]
News Release: Health Unit Supporting Individuals Without A Health Card To Obtain Vaccine Receipt With the enhanced vaccine certificate program in effect across Ontario, a number of Windsor-Essex residents need support to obtain their proof of vaccination. The Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Portal requires an individual to input their valid Ontario health card […]
Issue Date: October 4th, 2021 To: All Employers, Business Owners and Operators and Person(s) Responsible for organized gatherings in the region of Windsor-Essex, served by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Issued by: Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Given the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 […]
Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities With the provincial vaccine verification system now in effect, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is enhancing these measures in all indoor recreational and fitness facilities to include those 12-17 years old. The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]
Attention Leamington! The Destination Vaccination bus will be making its way back to Seacliff Park on Saturday, September 11. All eligible individuals are welcome to get their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. #COVID19 #LetsGetBack For comprehensive information about COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on August 27, 2021 at the Discovery Child Care Centre in Kingsville. As per provincial direction, a daycare outbreak is declared if there are two or more cases in a daycare that are linked and if there is evidence […]
At today’s YouTube Live broadcast at 9:30 a.m., Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed informed the community that additional instructions to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community would be implemented pursuant to Ontario Regulations 364/20, Rules for Areas at Step 3. Effective September 7 at 12:01 a.m., all Windsor-Essex […]
In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has partnered with Transit Windsor on “Destination Vaccination”, a program which makes it convenient for residents of Windsor and Essex County to receive a vaccine close to home by bringing nurses on the road to administer shots in […]
Nicole Dupuis, Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has issued the following recommendations concerning the reopening of schools: “Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Windsor and Essex County, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has strongly recommended to local school boards and private schools, […]
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for individuals age 12+ (or born in 2009) Wednesday, September 1 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Clair College Room 283, South Campus 2000 Talbot Road Windsor 1st and 2nd doses of mRNA vaccines are available.
In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has partnered with Transit Windsor on “Destination Vaccination” a program which makes it convenient for residents of Windsor and Essex County to receive a vaccine close to home. By partnering with the Transit Windsor, the health unit has […]
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for individuals age 12+: in Leamington August 18,19, & 20 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 33 Princess Street, Leamington No appointment necessary. For more information, visit wevax.ca #COVID19 #LetsGetBack
As of 10 a.m. today, individuals who were vaccinated from out of province or country can register their information through a dedicated and secure Windsor-Essex County Health Unit online registration form. The registration process applies to the following individuals: If you live Windsor or Essex County and received one or two […]
The province is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule. As of 8 a.m. Saturday, July 3, Windsor and Essex County youth 12 to 17 years of age and older will be eligible to book their second dose Pfizer BioNTech vaccine at […]
The province is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule. Locally, individuals 18+ who received a first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) on or before June 2, 2021, are now eligible to book their second dose appointment at a […]
Gary McNamara, Board Chair for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) issued the following statement on Wednesday, June 16, 2021: “The Board of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit fully supports federal, provincial and local public health unit recommendations regarding the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines. “Mixing and matching of […]
As of 9:30 a.m., the following groups are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine at a targeted vaccination clinic: Adults 18 years and older, born in 2003 or earlier. Essential workers who cannot work from home that are 16 years and older, born in 2005 or earlier. The full […]
Yesterday, the Ontario government announced individuals born in 1946 and earlier will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective Monday, March 22. The current four local vaccination clinics will be prepared to welcome newly eligible seniors once they have booked an appointment through the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)’s online booking system that […]
This clinic is by appointment only and pre-registration is required. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 80 years of age and older at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) in […]
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County These clinics are by appointment only and pre-registration is required. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 80 years of age and older beginning Monday, March […]
The holidays are here, and we know some of you are making plans to celebrate in person with family and friends. With the recent approval and first administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, we can understand how it may feel like things are coming to an end and that holiday celebrations […]
The following statement came from Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: “Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Windsor and Essex County and the evidence of ongoing community transmission, I am issuing a Section 22 order under the Health Protection and […]
WECHU News Release: Let’s Celebrate Halloween Safely Windsor and Essex County With Thanksgiving behind us, and the cooler weather upon us, attentions are turning to Halloween. This year we all need to plan beyond our costume and prioritize health and safety to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It […]