$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government is bringing more nurses into the health care system by investing more than $500 million to educate new nurses and increasing opportunities for current nurses to access specialized training to […]
Inflammation is generally the indication of a health problem. But new research suggests we think differently about inflammation, especially in relation to heart disease and the prevention of atherosclerosis (thickening or hardening of the arteries). It’s prompting debate among doctors about how to determine the risk of coronary attack and […]
What’s the first thing some of us think of when the holiday comes around the corner? Gifts, gifts, gifts, and not to forget, gifts! We have the same thoughts when someone’s birthday rolls around. Then there is Halloween. Yup, we must get those candies for those munchkins or we will have […]
Everyone knows, or should know, about the many problems facing your overworked family doctor. In North America, it’s common knowledge that large numbers of individuals and families do not have one. They are a scarce healthcare commodity. Now, on top of the heavy workload these doctors carry, the pharmaceutical industry […]
New device receives Health Canada approval after LHSC team participates in global study to prove safety and efficacy In a Canadian first, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was the first and only hospital in Canada to implant a new extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) during clinical trials. The global study […]
November is Radon Action Month! Every home in Canada, regardless of size should be tested for radon. We can help you with that through our radon kit lending program. Visit our website or call your nearest branch to borrow a radon testing kit for your home. You can learn more about […]
On November 7, WE-SPARK Health Institute’s annual “Cheers to Hope” event, held at the Ambassador Golf Club, brought together academic and healthcare professionals, students, and community supporters from across Windsor/Essex. The event aimed to raise awareness and launch fundraising efforts for WE-SPARK’s 2025 grants program, which powers health innovation throughout […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. Our offices will return to normal hours on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Phone: 519-258-2146 Facebook: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Instagram: thewechu Twitter: WEC Health […]
Years ago, about people who were not too bright, we’d say, “They don’t have the brains of Amphioxus.” It’s a tiny fish with no intelligence. Today, more North Americans face the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. But Amphioxus politicians fail to end an asinine law in Canada that keeps victims […]
We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. SpikeVax KP.2 (Moderna) Eligibility Anyone 12 years of age or older whose last vaccine was more than 6 months ago. Appointments available Thu Nov 7 — 10-2 Fri Nov 8 — 10-2:30 Tue Nov 12 — 10-2:30 Pediatric […]
weCHC Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic November 10, 2024 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Healthcare for You Seasonal vaccines will be available at our clinic in Leamington at no cost. An OHIP card is not a requirement. No appointment is necessary. Location: weCHC Leamington 33 Princess Ave. Unit 450 Leamington, […]
In anticipation of increased hospital volumes as we head into the winter, local health care partners – Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), Essex-Windsor EMS (EMS), Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) and Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) – are collaborating on capacity and resource management and spreading the word about what our community should […]
I wake up in the morning with another beautiful day of being alive. I get up and make my bed. And as soon as I opened my door, what do I see? A beautiful furry bundle of joy sitting there with his little wittle plush toy. My voice goes into […]
Each year, communities across Ontario Recognize Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week from November 1st to 7th, using the opportunity to promote the use of CO alarms and educate Ontarians about CO, including how to prevent exposure, the health hazards of CO poisoning, and what to do in the event of […]
Erie Shores Health Foundation Makes a Movember Movement for Urology by Launching the “Show Us Your ‘Stache” Campaign Friday, November 1, men across Essex County join Erie Shores Health Foundation’s ‘Show Us Your Stache’ campaign, growing their facial hair to support the return or Urology at Erie Shores HealthCare. Leading […]
Scurvy is a terrible disease that has been eradicated, right? The disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), found in oranges and other fruits and vegetables. But that simple fact was unknown between 1500 and 1747 when it’s estimated two million European sailors died while exploring […]
The Windsor-Essex County Public Health Unit (WECHU) has approved a new three-year collective agreement with public health nurses represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, Local 8. “We are delighted that we have reached a fair and responsible collective agreement with our public health nurses, that will allow us to continue […]
Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) Partners Launch WEC CONNECT, an Online Inventory of Mental Health and Addictions Services Partners of the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) and the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team gathered Wednesday to launch a new mental health and addictions service inventory for those […]
Recently, The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, reported on a depressing study about diabetes and it’s costly and horrendous medical complications. Readers of this column would already know it. Fifty years ago, and countless times since, that same newspaper and many others printed my prediction that obesity and diabetes would […]
There is a saying “Don’t quit before the miracle happens.” This is so true. Some people throw in the towel, forfeit, and give up just when the miracle is not so far away. Quitting destroys those chances of grasping that miracle. You do not want to end up with “What […]
Lawson Research Institute at St. Joseph’s and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute will strengthen hospital-based innovation in London, Ontario On Oct. 16, 2024, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) unveiled new research institutes designed to strengthen hospital-based innovation. Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) […]
Some people just have more energy than others. You can pick them out of a crowd. They are running up the stairs, two at a time. Their toes are constantly tapping. They are ready for more fun and games when everyone else is exhausted. But is this outward show of […]
The Substance Supports in Neighbourhoods Accessed through Police Partnerships (SSNAPP) team, comprised of the Windsor Police Service, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and the City of Windsor, is excited to announce the launch of Neighbourhood Safety Plans for community members in the Downtown (N9A), South Central (N8X), Walkerville and East Windsor (N8Y), and […]
Erie Shores HealthCare is proud to announce a significant milestone: the completion of its 1,000th MRI test in the hospital’s mobile MRI suite. Since its installation this spring, the mobile unit has provided critical diagnostic services to the community, reducing wait times by nearly four weeks and expanding local access […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to remind residents to stay safe this respiratory illness season. One of the best ways to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits is by staying up to date on available vaccinations for preventing respiratory illnesses. This year, the WECHU will focus immunization […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving. 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
I always feel that the older I get the more time seems to Superman by. Get it? As in fly fast like Superman. That is a cheesy joke, Danny. Okay, fine. Anyway, that makes me think. Wow… I am getting older and my time is limited. So, I ask myself, […]
Mention a hernia to anyone and they immediately think of a bulge in the lower abdomen or groin. But hernias also occur in the large bowel. If constipation or infection results, the individual will experience worsening pain, nausea, and sometimes the urgent need for a major operation. The good news […]
This year, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Grow On Windsor campaign is raising funds to support the purchase of the DaVinci Xi Surgical Robot, as well as other vital lifesaving equipment. Thanks to tremendous community partnerships and generous contributions, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has already secured $1.6 million to […]
The provincial-wide Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) was launched in 1990 to encourage people in Ontario to get screened for Breast Cancer. As of October 8th, 2024, people ages 40 to 49 will be included in the OBSP. ***A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE OBSP. PEOPLE […]
Many factors determine who gets what care when fighting illness. It makes a difference where you live, what kind of insurance you have, and what health problem you face. But the bottom line is that there are only so many healthcare dollars to spend, and people are making decisions on […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to remind residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes. To date in 2024, there have been 8 mosquito pools that have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) and 5 confirmed cases of WNV in humans in Windsor and Essex County. This is an […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This special day falls on Monday, September 30, 2024. 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 […]
Picking up an order of takeout food is a convenient way to get a meal without doing the cooking. Although there are more options all the time, even in the best of circumstances, meals-to-go have never been considered a nutritional boon. But with the changing lifestyles of each generation, a […]
We live in such a fast-paced world. We go to work, school, pay bills, getting around and running errands. This is part of being an adult. But, sometimes, being an adult can be quite overwhelming. Sometimes we need a break just to bring out our inner child in us. I […]
If you live in the Town of LaSalle and had previously obtained Potassium Iodide (KI) pills, they are nearing their expiration date. LaSalle residents will be able to pick up a new package of KI pills at the LaSalle Civic Centre located at 5950 Malden Rd, LaSalle on Wednesday, October […]
Recently, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has become the first hospital in Canada and one of only half a dozen institutions in the world to have all four major hip and knee replacement surgical robots on site. LHSC is home to one of the largest surgical fellowship programs in Canada […]
More than 75 public health nurses at the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), are heading to conciliation seeking fair wages and hours of work, after the employer failed to negotiate a new collective agreement. “Windsor Essex public health nurses have among the lowest public health […]
It’s an uncommon gift to reach 100 years of age – and be healthy. But apart from good genes and good luck, there are steps you can take to increase your chances for healthy longevity. Long time readers will know what I’ve said over and over again. Too many people gain […]
The following report was presented to the Erie Shores HealthCare Board of Directors during its open meeting on September 10, 2024. $1 Million Anonymous Donation A former patient’s family, who has asked to remain anonymous, has pledged one million dollars to improve the patient experience at our hospital. The money […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit encourages everyone living within the primary and secondary zones of nuclear installations Fermi 2 or Davis-Besse to get their supply of iodide (KI) tablets. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requires that all residents within the primary zone of a nuclear installation have potassium iodide […]
Flu, COVID-19 vaccines and expanded RSV immunization program expected by early October for those at risk The Ontario government is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. To protect against serious illness throughout the […]
Multiple studies have shown that a diet of fruits and vegetables reduces blood pressure. Since hypertension kills millions of people each year, the message seems clear. But this is not the first time consumers have been told that a veggie diet is superior to one of meat. Now there’s another […]
Be kind, focus on your life, and don’t worry what they think. You may already have heard this in your life — “It looks hard. Maybe you should try something else.” “It will take a long time to accomplish that.” “Don’t take a chance. It might not work out for […]
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University are using a new brain imaging technique to detect preserved consciousness in the intensive care unit (ICU) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in patients that appear to be in a coma following a severe brain injury. In a groundbreaking discovery […]
A pandemic, the rapid spread of infectious disease worldwide, is supposed to be a rare thing, right? In the 20th Century, we went decades without such problems. But was COVID-19 the beginning of more frequent unwelcome viral visitors? How attentive do we need to be to warnings of new viral diseases […]
In a Canadian first, the two major paediatric hospitals join forces to offer orthopaedic care closer to home and develop innovative teaching and research initiatives. Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (SHC Canada) have announced a first of its kind affiliation agreement […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 28, 20204 Warning Signs Posted Swimming […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Labour Day. This year Labour Day falls on Monday, September 2, 2024. 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
Health Institute surpasses $1.8 million in research grants WE-SPARK Health Institute and its funding partners have awarded 20 research grants totaling $412,714.00 to tackle local health challenges in its latest round of funding. The celebration event took place at the University of Windsor’s CORe (Centre of Research Excellence) Building. The […]
A typical Canadian family of four will pay an estimated $17,713 for public health-care insurance this year, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canadians pay a substantial amount of money for health care through a variety of taxes—even if we […]
Do you know the new problem that is starting to kill some people? It’s not a viral disease, but it’s spreading in very hot climates. Caring pet owners protect their dogs from it, but some people are not taking the same precautions. What’s the trouble? It’s third-degree burns that result […]
Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has reduced its paediatric surgery waitlist by 26 per cent for non-urgent and non-emergent cases, thanks to funding from the Make Kids Count initiative announced by the Ontario government last summer. “This is extremely good news for our patients and their families,” […]
~ A fictional story ~ It was a cold and gloomy winter day, as I just parked my car heading into work. I was a 21-year-old young man who pretty much complained about everything. I was frustrated and quite upset about life and humanity in general. I was not a […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 14, 20204 No beaches are under warnings […]
The following statement is issued on behalf Dr. Ken Blanchette, CEO of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: On August 21, 2024, we received a formal letter from the Ministry of Health which confirmed yesterday’s provincial announcement regarding existing and pending Consumption and Treatment Services sites. Specifically, the letter indicated that […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year in an adult resident. WNV is an infection transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. While the risk of getting infected in Windsor-Essex County (WEC) is currently low, […]
As a follow-up to the News Release issued on August 16, 2024, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit would like to provide the following information for safe water use by residents impacted by the blue-green algae bloom: Well water users who draw from lake wells for supply in the area of the bloom […]
How many times have we seen people in a pharmacy looking at the D vitamins. They’re standing on one foot and then the other and wondering which one to purchase. They are not alone. Let’s start with D. Vitamin D is very important for human health. One of its prime […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has received test results following routine sampling on the algae bloom at Lake St. Clair. As these recent test results exceed acceptable limits, the WECHU reminds the public to take the following safety precautions. If you live near an area where a bloom has […]
Health Canada has issued a recall for four models of DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers. There are two self- propelled models and two push models, which are differentiated by the battery voltage. It has been discovered that if water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 14, 20204 Warning Signs Posted Swimming […]
Some patients you never forget. One woman told me she had a breast cancer on one breast removed. But her surgeon refused to remove the remaining breast. I told her then that her doctor may be right. There was little research or clinical data to help in determining if this […]
Educational Opportunity Focuses on Preventing Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Committee Taking the Lead The Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Committee has opened registration for its upcoming webinar titled “Code of Conduct, Workplace Violence Prevention and Intimate Partner Violence” scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, from 12 […]
According to Brain Facts, every day our brain processes 70,000 thoughts. Wow! That is a lot of thinking. But in those thoughts, if we get caught up in the majority of the ones that make us feel anxious or sad, then we prepare for a hard day ahead of us. […]
Important Notice: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, August 7, 20204 Warning Signs Posted Swimming […]
Not everyone needs to have the knowledge of today’s biochemist. What’s important to know is that there have been extraordinary advances in what scientists now understand about the way the human body works. Their discoveries show it’s the little things that matter. Fifty years ago, the focus was at the […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Gerber brand oat banana and mango baby cereal after it tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria. The product is sold online and in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. There is a possibility that is also being […]
Important Notice: Starting this year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will only sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 […]
Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Research Institute are using advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases and prenatal exposure-related birth abnormalities in two studies published August 1, 2024 in American Journal of Human Genetics and Genetics in Medicine. The research uses technology called EpiSign™, […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Civic Holiday. This year Civic Holiday falls on Monday, August 5, 2024. 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
Eighteen cases of Listeria illnesses have occurred across Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. People became sick between August, 2023 and early July, 2024. At this time there have been two deaths and 13 hospitalizations. The cause of this illness has been linked to the national recall of plant-based refrigerated […]
The WECHU has received notice that the blue green algae bloom testing from Lake St. Clair, noted in our news release on July 23, 2024, has come back with results that are within range to be deemed safe. The testing of blue-green algae identifies if the bloom is producing toxins […]
With donations still rolling in, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s inaugural Show Us Your Brave campaign has officially raised over $325,000 in support of world class cancer care close to home. Show Us Your Brave challenged people to show bravery in support of the 1 in 8 in our community […]
The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program to connect more infants, high-risk children and pregnant women to RSV vaccines that can help protect themselves and their loved ones during the fall respiratory illness season. Starting this fall, families with infants and high-risk children up to 24 […]
This column should make every doctor, nutritionist, health care worker, and anyone else who is sane shake their heads. A Coney Island competition to devour the most hotdogs in ten minutes should be the shame of New York and the promoters who support it! Why would people want to ruin […]
Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is recalling various multivitamins and supplements sold under a variety of brand names due to the potential presence of metal fibres. The brand names include Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs, Equate, Wellquest, VegiDay, and Natural Factors. The affected products […]
Hospital privileges for a paediatrician at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) were revoked following an unauthorized access of certain patient information. Through the regional electronic medical records system, the physician inappropriately accessed limited information about certain patients without authorization. In some instances, the physician used that information to contact patients for […]
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is proud to announce a significant advancement in medical imaging with the introduction of the MAGNETOM Free.Max 0.55T MRI. This innovative technology, with a lower-strength magnet, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, a larger opening for patients, and a dedicated focus on serving less urgent cases, will […]
Important Notice: Starting this year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will only sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Sampling date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Warning […]
If you live in the Town of Amherstburg and had previously obtained Potassium Iodide (KI) pills, they are nearing their expiration date. Amherstburg residents will be able to pick up a new package of KI pills at the Amherstburg Town Hall Fire Station located at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a precautionary notice to residents based on visual confirmation of a blue-green algae bloom on Lake St. Clair in the area near Stoney Point. Test results to confirm the presence of a bloom are pending. Residents on the municipal drinking water system […]
Residents are reminded to stay safe and prevent possible rabies exposures. With summer upon us and residents enjoying the warmer season, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the region’s Medical Officer of Health, reminds residents to avoid contact with unfamiliar domestic animals and any wildlife. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) received a […]
It’s happened before, and it was only a matter of time until it happened again. A brutal act of violence against a candidate for political office shatters the hope that reasonable people can exercise the democratic process. As has also happened before, these events cause a surge of short and […]
Important Notice: Starting this year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will only sample public beaches once every week on Wednesdays. The beach sampling results will be available before every weekend. No beach resampling will be conducted for beach closures. Sampling date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 BEACH RESULTS ARE IN: Swimming […]
Patients should expect delays in service and potential appointment cancellations following a Microsoft/CrowdStrike global IT outage, which has been confirmed NOT to be a cyber-attack. TransForm, our regional IT service provider, is working diligently on restoration efforts while staff in our hospitals use downtime procedures, including paper charting. What to […]
During the busy summer break, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) remind Ontarians that connecting with a health-care provider for urgent care is quick and easy, whether you’re traveling to a cottage or enjoying the beach or a staycation. Virtual urgent care […]
Summer means different things to different people. But a glimpse into the Gifford-Jones archives suggests some things about summer never change. A vintage article from 1977 called on readers to pay heed to problems that can arise at the cottage. And it remains true, summertime is a dangerous season – […]
On the growing list of health pandemics — COVID-19, obesity, diabetes, liver disease, dementia, heart disease, and stroke — there is another one. It’s called benign neglect, and it is a product of our times. It happens when children don’t make sufficient effort to help aging parents understand and manage […]
An old Chinese adage goes, “If you know the art of deep breathing, you have the strength, wisdom, and courage of ten tigers.” When a kung fu master takes a meditative moment before delivering the kiss of the dragon, these powers are summoned, and woe be the opponent! But is this […]
A team at Lawson Health Research Institute is the first in Canada to perform a transplant using a technique called abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A-NRP), which could lead to more organs being available for transplant. The technique was used to optimize organs from two donors in April 2024 at London […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public for Canada Day on Monday, July 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
The most important lesson is often taught in the first class. This was the case at Harvard Medical School where a professor of surgery gave sound advice to students aspiring to hold the scalpel. He told them, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Another professor echoed this advice when […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is excited to celebrate fifteen local schools for achieving National Healthy Schools Certification. The National Healthy Schools Certification recognizes and celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, staff, and the broader community. During the 2023-2024 school year, over 280,000 […]
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, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2024, no human cases of WNV […]
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 […]
There’s an irony about the advertising woman who, in 1948, penned “A Diamond is Forever” to signify the enduring love of two people. Her name was Frances Gerety and she spent the bulk of her life alone. Diamonds do sparkle, but there’s a better “forever” companion. Longtime readers will know […]
Erie Shores HealthCare Looks to the Next 25 Years of Growth in Essex County The evolving healthcare landscape in Essex County has Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) examining the next 25 years of growth at the organization. “Erie Shores 2050 is about growth and opportunity,” said ESHC President and CEO Kristin […]
Increased income eligibility will expand access to care for low-income seniors The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On August […]
The agenda for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health Meeting is available on the Health Unit website. Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit 1005 Ouellette Avenue Boardroom 1A Windsor, ON N9A 4J8 The next in-person Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, […]