The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
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LHSC Introduces Weapons Detection System In Emergency Departments
In a continued commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is introducing a new weapons detection system at the entrances of its Emergency Departments (EDs) at Victoria Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and University Hospital. The system went live at University Hospital on April […]
Common Sense Health: North America Should Replicate Japanese Lifestyle
The Japanese have an expression, “Effort never betrays you.” A visit to Japan this past week has been a reminder that hard work and perseverance are enduring elements of the national identity. Both of us first visited Japan decades ago – in 1962 and 1988. This latest visit has provided […]
Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification — April 11, 2025
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the locations listed below on the identified dates to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification — April 10, 2025
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly […]
ESHC And CMHA-WECB Enhance Patient Mental Health Support
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) to enhance access to community-based mental health services for patients transitioning from hospital care to outpatient support. This collaboration will streamline referrals from ESHC’s inpatient units and Emergency Department […]
WECHU Distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills in Kingsville April 24
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), in partnership with the Town of Kingsville, will be distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) pills to the Town of Kingsville residents living in the secondary zone which is 80 km from Enrico Fermi 2 Nuclear Generating Station. This initiative is to ensure our community is […]
Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification — April 7, 2025
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly […]
Common Sense Health: Religion, Rights, and Science in Kidney Transplants
If you prefer short history lessons, look no further than medicine. It was not long ago, in 1954, that the first human organ, a kidney, was successfully transplanted. Just a few weeks ago, an American man became only the fourth person ever to emerge from surgery with a transplanted pig’s […]
Mental Health Mighties with Danny G: A B C PositiviD
Always remember how beautiful, loved, and important you are. Be happy, my talented friend. The world needs you! Challenge all obstacles, setbacks, and failures by never giving up. Depression is the devil. Depression is a liar. Even Depression can’t destroy an indestructible person like you. Forgive yourself for being so freaking awesome!!! […]