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 […]
Breakups and divorces are no fun. Whether it was mutual or done by one of the parties, it sucks, right? Breakups can cause long-term depression and a feeling of being unwanted. The person maybe depressed, especially if the relationship has lasted for years. If you are reading this and someone […]
Infections can change the trajectory of a life – and not always in for the worse. Patsy Cline, the celebrated country music singer, attributed her remarkable voice to an infection. “In childhood,” she said, “I developed a serious throat infection, and my heart stopped beating. I recovered from that illness […]
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 asks […]
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 […]
Every day, dozens of times, we enjoy ready and easy access to an abundance of clean water. But this is not the case for an astounding number of people around the world. An astounding 2 billion people, a quarter of the global population, lack access to safe drinking water. What’s more, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!!! […]
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. If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) […]
Canadian Cancer Society calls for donations during Daffodil Month to protect domestic cancer research and support families impacted by cancer Persistent economic pressures and new U.S. policies, including proposed cuts to agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and tariffs on essential research materials, have led to mounting uncertainties […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, pregnant, immunocompromised or have a child/children under 12 months of age, who visited any of the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to complete the risk assessment (below) for guidance on next steps. Individuals can contact a […]
Sir William Osler was a wise old owl in explaining medical matters. He was a professor of medicine at McGill University in Montreal, John Hopkins University in Baltimore, and finally at Oxford University in England. He told students, “We are all as old as our arteries and it’s lucky to […]
With community measles exposures released by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) on a near daily basis, the local public health unit is supporting residents with an easy, simple-to-follow, assessment tool to inform next steps. The online self-assessment tool can be used following a possible exposure to measles to guide […]
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 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status. If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) […]
In response to the ongoing measles outbreak affecting the region, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the launch of a dedicated Measles Assessment Clinic to provide specialized care for patients experiencing measles symptoms. The new clinic, staffed by registered nurses and registered practical nurses, will open daily from 8 a.m. […]
As of March 24th, 2025, nearly all students in Windsor and Essex County meet the requirements of the Immunization of School Pupils Act, R.S.O.1990 (ISPA). Out of 65,635 elementary and secondary students attending school in Windsor-Essex, only 158 students have incomplete immunization records with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). A suspension […]
As of March 19th, 2025, 265 secondary 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. In addition, 84 elementary students remain suspended since March 3rd, 2025. Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization […]
Helen Keller knew it better than most. She said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Good health is often viewed as a personal responsibility, but what if we told you that your friends and family may be the key to success? Science shows that […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited any of the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact their health care provider to review […]
On March 17, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: “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 […]
In response to an increase in confirmed and suspected measles cases in our community, Erie Shores HealthCare is temporarily implementing hospital-wide visitor restrictions for children under 16, effective immediately and until further notice. Anyone arriving at Erie Shores HealthCare will undergo measles screening at all hospital entrances. Patients and visitors […]
My Name Is Danny. What Is Your Name? I once had a wonderful follower on my social media who always commented on my posts. She had a username that did not have her actual name on it. I would always respond with, “Thank you so very much, my friend.” When […]
Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, issued the following statement on March 14, 2025: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen the number of new measles cases rise to 173 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 350 since 2024, including 31 […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status. […]
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 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status. For those who were exposed at the Erie […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status. […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone, particularly those who are unvaccinated, who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact their health care provider to review their immunity status. […]
How many parents know this shocking fact? The American Liver Foundation reports that 10 percent of young children have fatty degeneration of the liver. It’s due to horrid food consumption practices, too much sugar and fat, leading to childhood obesity before the age of 10! Once fatty liver disease takes […]
Measles Cases on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Family In 2024, we saw a sharp increase in measles cases globally compared to 2023. In Canada this concerning trend has continued with more cases reported in the first two months of 2025 than in all of 2024 due to a noticeable increase […]
The WECHU has received confirmation of our area’s second and third case of measles. Additional cases and exposure risks are expected over the coming days and weeks. We are working closely with neighbouring health units as part of a provincial response and are in regular communication with the Ontario Ministry […]
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 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Locations: Walmart Supercentre 304 Erie Street South Leamington, ON N8H 3C5 Date of exposure: March 1, […]
As of March 7th, 2025, there were 253 elementary students 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. Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization record, thereby removing the suspension order so that the […]
“I am not scared to live.” It has been an unexpected health journey for 26-year-old Christine Kauzen who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 after a series of what had been believed to be panic attacks that became increasingly severe. “I had a convulsion seizure in October 2020 and was […]
On March 5, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: Following the confirmation of a case of measles which attended Cornerstone Christian Academy, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has updated the exposure window to February 21st and 24th. Two additional points of exposure have now been identified and […]
Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” But for many aging men, it matters a lot when their prized male organ starts to lose the vitality of youth. One of the most common yet often unspoken challenges is the […]
As of March 5, 2025, there are 398 elementary students who 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. Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization record, thereby removing the suspension order so […]
On March 4, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has received lab confirmation of a case of measles that attends Cornerstone Christian Academy (1664 Talbot Rd, Ruthven, ON). The potential exposure took place from February 21st to 28th. All families of students […]
On March 3, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement: “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 […]
