Why do so many women ignore one of the most obvious warning signs of uterine cancer? It’s a cancer that usually announces itself early. But women wait, or brush off the warning signs, and that allows the disease to take hold. Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, is not rare. […]
The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation announced a remarkable donation of $2,718,473 to the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. This donation represents an investment in hope, healing, and world-class cancer care close to home. Members from both organizations, along with medical professionals, past patients, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the fundraising […]
New space prioritizes women’s pain management while easing pressure on operating rooms London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is raising the standard of women’s health care with the opening of the Women’s Minor Procedure Room (MPR), a dedicated space designed to reduce pain and enhance the patient experience during common gynecologic […]
Windsor Regional Hospital is launching a renaming and rebranding initiative, inviting input from staff, patients, and the broader community through a public survey. The process is expected to take about nine months and will lead to a new name and visual identity for the organization. While the name Windsor Regional […]
Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) have launched a Phase II clinical trial that aims to treat renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) by inserting microscopic beads filled with radiation directly into blood vessels surrounding cancerous tumours. The goal is to improve patient outcomes through a new treatment […]
Mobile Medical Support (MMS) is a community liaison team of healthcare professionals looking to help clients in High Priority Communities (HPC) overcome barriers that prevent them from seeking healthcare and linking into community resources. Our goal is to help navigate clients in need by providing health assessments, follow-up care, assistance with […]
We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. Please note that in order to comply with the Ministry of Health regulations and align with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommendations we are currently only able to provide COVID vaccines to individuals 55 years and older […]
Are you in the group of people who treat insurance the way you do exercise? You know it’s good for you, but you put it off until it’s too late. Human behaviour can be so irrational! But insurance really should be a priority for your attention among the list of […]
GREATITUDE! There are two talented people who both have big dreams, bold visions, and a deep desire to do something great. One believes in himself. He knows he can go all the way. The other, despite all his gifts and potential, is afraid — afraid of success, afraid of failure, […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30th. 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
Every so often, history taps you on the shoulder. That happened to me recently when I discovered a book on the science, culture, and regulation of drugs by Professor Lucas Richert, a historian of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The book devotes its entire first chapter to none other […]
Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have launched a clinical trial that is evaluating a new type of dialysis filter called Elisio HX™ that may significantly improve outcomes for people living with kidney failure across Canada. Unlike standard […]
If you don’t know much about life-saving AED units, or how to operate one, your kids might. With grade schools and high schools having reopened for students this month, Essex-Windsor EMS aims to continue providing AED/CPR awareness sessions to as many Grade 6-12 students as possible, in all corners of […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has launched a new interactive Food Safety Inspection dashboard. This dashboard is a public-facing online platform that has consolidated food safety inspection results for all food premises in Windsor and Essex County, making it easier for the public to view inspection outcomes. Key features include: Searchable […]
The following items were presented during the ESHC Board of Directors Public Meeting held on September 11, 2025. Addiction Services Expansion (Partnership with HDGH, CMHA & weCHC) Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), in collaboration with Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), CMHA Windsor-Essex County and the Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), is expanding […]
When it comes to health, my father always told me that good luck is as important, if not more so, than good genes. Like genes, luck is allocated at life’s outset. Watching nightly news on wars, famine, and other disasters has always made me grateful to have been born in […]
Many of us have the experience of boarding a plane with a prayer that the pilot has had enough sleep. With your surgeon, it’s a similar problem. Few people get to choose who will do their surgery. Even if you’ve gone to the trouble of arranging a referral to the […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public for Labour Day on Monday, September 1st. 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
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 . . Please note that the beach water testing program has ended for the 2025 season and will resume in the spring of 2026. Continue to enjoy using our beaches with the safety tips at https://www.wechu.org/beaches/beach-safety . All Beaches […]
Starting in 1975, my father, Ken Walker, under the penname W. Gifford-Jones MD, wrote a weekly column first appearing in the Globe and Mail, and subsequently syndicated in Canada and the U.S. This year, the column crossed the 50-year mark, my father passed away at 101, and now I’m carrying on. […]
The University of Windsor and GreenShield, Canada’s only national non-profit health and benefits organization, are joining forces to expand access to mental health care and improve health equity – driven by a shared and long-standing commitment to the University community, Windsor-Essex, and beyond. This collaboration brings together expertise from both […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach . . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor […]
There’s no harm in being gullible when the stakes are low or when you are having fun. Being open to the incredulous is part of being a curious person. And playing along with a friend’s tall tale strengthens your connection while giving you both a good laugh. But in matters […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year in one resident. WNV is an infection transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. This positive human case is a reminder for WEC residents to continue to protect themselves. […]
WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Holiday Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Cedar […]
One should never use the word “crusade” lightly. But if you’ve ever watched someone battle against deeply entrenched systems, close-mindedness, or worst of all, indifference, then there’s no better word for what needs doing. There is unfinished business that I must pick up. And sure as night follows day, there […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a public notice about a potential exposure to Hepatitis A for anyone who dined at Fratelli’s Pasta Grill in Tecumseh. Possible Public Exposure Details: Restaurant Details: Name: Fratelli’s Pasta Grill Address: 13340 Lanoue St., Tecumseh, ON N8N 5E1 Eligible for Vaccination If you ate at Fratelli’s between August 1 […]
Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified positive mosquito pools in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year. Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2025, no human cases of WNV have […]
The Ontario government is investing $155 million over two years to add 57 new community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed to deliver MRI and CT scans, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy services across the province. The expansion will help 1.2 million people access publicly funded procedures faster and is part of […]
Investment in nursing program at University of Windsor will train 25 more nurses to connect people to care in Windsor–Essex The Ontario government is protecting the province’s health-care system by investing $1,000,400 to expand enrolment in nursing programs at the University of Windsor training up to 25 additional nurses by […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting on Saturday August 9, 2025. The heat event may continue until Wednesday August 13, 2025 for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued when three […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Colchester Beach Seacliff Beach . . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor for […]
In these final dog days of summer, take a moment to reaffirm the simplest and most powerful tools for staying healthy: timely, evidence-based screening tests. Forget the full-body MRI and the blood test that promises to predict your future. But remember, as if your life depended on it, the screening […]
If you’re someone who feels like your world is falling apart, I’m here to tell you — I understand your pain. Life can be scary, tough, and overwhelming. Sometimes, all you want to do is stay in bed and sleep through your problems, only to realize they’re still there when […]
52 Salmonella cases reported across four provinces have been linked to some pistachio products The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a food recall after many people who became sick between March and mid-July 2025 reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate. The recall applies […]
WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Colchester Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Holiday […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date 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 […]
Essex-Windsor EMS has launched a new initiative to get life-saving AEDs into the hands of organizers of events and gatherings across Windsor and Essex County. Holding a big family reunion? A wedding? A fundraiser golf tournament? Any weekend sports tournament? Or any outsized gathering of people? Then you should strongly consider […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date 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 […]
I’m writing this column with a pencil and paper, in a therapeutic affirmation that what results comes only from me and my thoughts. I’m making a point about authenticity. There is something truly cathartic – and healthy – about “being oneself.” One’s authentic self. No mirrors. No makeup. No pretenses. […]
A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University has found that a knee surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) can slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that HTO reduced knee joint damage and improved pain […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Monday, July 28, 2025 and Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Colchester Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has sent reminders to school-aged children in WEC who are overdue for the important measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This proactive measure comes as the Health Unit also reports a recent increase in measles virus detected through wastewater surveillance in the region. While no direct […]
I have a strong belief in personal responsibility. From an early age, I was taught that my own daily decisions will determine my future. You will know, for example, where I heard that sugar is the “white devil.” It’s a conviction helps me avoid it. For another, if I don’t […]
Erie Shores Health Foundation Launches Room Refurbishment Fundraising Campaign Thanks to $1 Million Transformational Gift Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) and Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) are proud to announce the launch of a transformative Room Refurbishment Project, set in motion by an extraordinary $1 million anonymous donation. This significant gift […]
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is heading to Muskoka this week to remind Canada’s leaders of the important role health care can play in building a stronger, more resilient nation. “There have been few greater nation-building projects in Canada’s history than health care,” says Dr. Margot Burnell, CMA president. “Health care is a pillar of […]
Growth Led by Internationally Educated Nurses Ontario’s nursing workforce continues to expand, according to the College of Nurses of Ontario’s (CNO) newly released Nursing Statistics Report 2025, with the province seeing its largest increase in qualified nurses since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2025, Ontario added 7,133 new nurses to its […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Holiday Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has ended the Extended Heat Warning. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to continue an Extended Heat Warning. […]
I was 6 years old when I first calculated how many years I could expect to have with my father. He was 44 when I was born; and therefore 50 when I turned 6. I decided I would be lucky if I got to 35 and still had him. That […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 . . Closed The following beach is closed because E.coli counts are 1000 or higher. Beach closure signs/procedures must be followed. Holiday Beach . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: […]
WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY HEALTH UNIT ISSUES EXTENDED HEAT WARNING Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning from Friday, July 11 until Wednesday, July 16 for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has been supporting the health of Windsor-Essex County residents for over 100 years. The skilled and dedicated staff at the WECHU work diligently towards the vision of healthy people in a healthy community, through health promotion and health protection initiatives. Each year, an Annual […]
We are not setting out to be killjoys. In fact, living it up with special celebrations is a good thing for most people. But every year, we witness foolish people setting off fireworks, ignorant of or uncaring about potential injuries. The numbers may fluctuate, the types of fireworks may evolve, […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Saturday July 5, 2025 and Sunday July 6, 2025. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Holiday Beach . . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor for safety. . […]
A few days ago, I departed this planet with great reluctance during this, my 102nd trip around the sun. But I offer these final words with readers. I have never missed a week in over 50 years of writing this column. Possibly this persistence will help me squeeze through the Pearly […]
As the 2025 Hogs for Hospice motorcycle rally approaches, Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) would like to acknowledge and thank the founding organizers and long-time supporters of Hogs for Hospice for their extraordinary contributions to local hospice care over the past 15 years. As we look ahead, given the event’s […]
Osteoarthritis comes on slowly. But with time, it steals your comfort, your mobility, and eventually, your independence. For those living with bone-on-bone agony in their knees or hips, the prospect of surgery can feel like a lifeline. But be cautious. Sometimes, the best scalpel is the one that stays in […]
The Annual General Meeting for the Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Board of Directors took place Wednesday, June 25th. The meeting included the election of four new members of the Board. The new members include Lynn Herdzik, Tom Marinelli, Dan Murdock, and Heather Pratt. Along with the election of new members, the […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches: Colchester Beach Holiday Beach Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor for safety. . Beach Water Testing Results
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning from Friday, June 27 until Monday, June 30 for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued when three or more consecutive days are forecasted to […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has ended the Extended Heat Warning. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to continue an Extended Heat Warning. […]
Centenarians get asked, “What’s your secret?” The honest answer is “good genes and good luck.” But for men who have reached old, old age, a fair addition might be “plus a functioning prostate.” This tiny gland, often the size of a walnut, can have an outsized impact on a man’s […]
Life gives us a platform. How we live on it is entirely up to us. It offers us the freedom to chase our dreams. But are we truly chasing them, or are we just saying we “should?” When you tell yourself, “I should do this,” or “I should do that,” […]
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning from Saturday, June 21 until Wednesday, June 25 for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued when three or more consecutive days are forecasted to […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Cedar Beach Holiday Beach . Beach Water Testing Results
Decision acknowledges hospital improvements to data, record protection The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has completed its decision regarding the 2023 criminal ransomware cyberattack which impacted health records and information systems at Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital. We appreciate the […]
Everyone trips up now and again – sometimes figuratively, and inevitably with age, literally. Almost always, these mistakes can be avoided. Rushing is a risk factor. The wrong shoes are too. But did you know your personality may also affect your likelihood of a fall? Was this a factor in […]
There’s new hope for hearing with the introduction of three new surgeries now offered to young patients at Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Over the past year, a multidisciplinary team became the first in Canada to perform a paediatric auditory brainstem implant (ABI) and the first in […]
As measles continues to circulate in the Windsor-Essex community, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is advising all day camps and summer programming providers to take proactive steps to protect the health of children and staff. The WECHU is urging camp operators and organizers to visit www.wechu.org for up-to-date guidance and recommendations […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . . Sampling Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 . . . All Beaches are open . Beach Water Testing Results . Sandpoint Beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers by the City of Windsor for safety.
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology, is the first to show that extending imaging to […]
This past week, we found ourselves in Rome – one of us in person, the other traveling vicariously on video connections. The intent was not to study ancient ruins, but to witness something much more modern and, we daresay, more vital: a graduation ceremony. The event was brimming with the […]
The Erie Shores HealthCare Gift Shop has officially reopened under a new name and a fresh new vision. Now operated by the Erie Shores Health Foundation, the shop is proudly renamed Gerry Gulliver’s Gifts in honour of the late Gerry Gulliver, a cherished community member. The naming of the gift […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is excited to celebrate eight local schools that earned National Healthy Schools Certification. The National Healthy Schools Certification is awarded to schools that actively promote and support the health and well-being of students, staff, and their community. This school year, more than 244,000 students from […]
At the recent Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Board of Directors meeting, several important initiatives and updates were discussed, showcasing ongoing developments and recognition within our hospital community. Excellence in Service Awards The Board acknowledged the remarkable contributions of ESHC staff during the annual Employee Excellence in Service Awards. Winners included […]
BEACH WATER TESTING RESULTS AVAILABLE . Sampling date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 . . Warning Signs Posted Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as E.coli counts are 200 or higher: Holiday Beach . The Health Unit will re-notify everyone after resampling the closed beach. . Beach Water Testing Results
Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence and often called the father of American psychiatry, pushed for more attention towards “diseases of the mind”. He published his observations in 1812, and here we are in 2025 – still playing catch-up. For decades, we’ve been talking […]
Health Unit Invites the Community to Vote on their Favourite Connected, Not Controlled Challenge Videos 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 64 Connected, Not Controlled public […]
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 […]
Weekly Results Now Available The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2025 beach water quality testing program at 8 local beaches. On Wednesday May 28, 2025, beach water samples were taken by Public Health Inspectors from Sandpoint Beach, Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, Point Pelee Northwest Beach, Seacliff Park […]
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. And most cases are preventable. So why are we still seeing over 5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and 90,000 cases in Canada, including well over 100,000 cases across both countries of […]
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 […]
A new research report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recommends Ontario make significant increases in hospital funding while phasing out costly for-profit staffing agencies and making investments in preventative health care. The report Hollowed Out: Ontario public hospitals and the rise of private staffing agencies shows a co-relation between the […]
“It is not about how attractive we are, how much money we have, how many expensive things we own. It is about what impact we make on others, what contributions we make in the world, and what legacy we want to leave behind.” – Danny Gautama (The Fighter) I am sure you have […]
Mouth taping, a growing trend on social media channels like TikTok, carries serious health risks, especially for those with sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a paper published today in PLOS One. The study from Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, London Health Sciences […]
There’s an old quote often misattributed to Winston Churchill: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” Whether Churchill said it or not, the message is true. And nothing proves it better than the simple, life-saving act of donating blood. Any doctor […]
Erie Shores HealthCare is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Excellence in Service Awards, honouring outstanding staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to patient care and service. The awards were presented at a special ceremony during Hospital Staff Appreciation Week and Nurses […]
The Ford government’s 2025 budget is a complete flatline for nurses, health-care professionals and Ontario’s public health-care system, says the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA). Instead, the budget continues to cut revenue needed by the provincial coffers, funnel scant health-care dollars to private corporations and for-profit providers while starving the public system of much-needed […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Victoria Day. This year Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 19, 2025. 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
When it comes to places to grow up in, Canada is barely getting a passing grade. UNICEF Report Card 19, which looks at the state of child and youth well-being across high-income countries, ranks Canada 19th out of 36 countries, far below the top tier expected of one of the world’s the wealthiest nations. Even […]
Parkinson’s disease is a thief. It creeps in quietly, often misdiagnosed or unnoticed, and steadily robs its victims of motor control, independence, and quality of life. It is the fastest-growing neurological condition on the planet, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. But there’s a remarkable bit of hope, the […]
A new study reveals air pollution may contribute to the development of epilepsy, a brain condition that causes seizures. Published in Epilepsia, researchers at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry found an association between long-term exposure to air pollution with […]
Medical wait times cost Canadian patients almost $5.2 billion in lost wages last year Long waits for surgery and medical treatment cost Canadians almost $5.2 billion in lost wages and productivity last year, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy thinktank. An […]
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 […]
We’ve always said nature is an excellent physician. The most common item from your garden may be your best medicine. Recent research has proved it. Tomato juice has been shown to kill Salmonella and other harmful bacteria. We’ve often preached the gospel of simple, evidence-based health advice—eat well, move your […]
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU): “The WECHU is reminding our community that Avian Influenza continues to circulate among the bird population. With the change in seasons, birds are migrating back to our region […]
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 […]