Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and our shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization, can confirm that we are victims of a ransomware attack. Working with leading cybersecurity experts, we have determined through our investigation that, unfortunately, certain patient, employee […]
The Ford Government has announced the approval of annual self-referred breast screening for women ages 40-49, from the current age 50. An MD requisition will no longer be necessary and will bring this need into line with the standard used by the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). A worrying 17% […]
We find ourselves in the midst of change. During this 100th trip around the sun, it’s finally time for a move to a retirement residence. While the comforts and care of an elegant assisted-living community are welcome, the upheaval is overwhelming! It’s hard to say goodbye to the family home of […]
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting October 30, 2023 Ontarians are able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. Staying up to date on […]
Lack of consultation with provincial and territorial dental associations is worrying There are only two months left before the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) becomes available to many more Canadians. Yet more than 25,000 dentists nationwide are in the dark about how the Government of Canada will safeguard access to […]
Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services and the County of Essex today (Oct. 23) officially opened a new, stand-alone EMS station in Kingsville designed for current needs and future growth. “Kingsville is growing and so is Essex-Windsor EMS,” Chief Justin Lammers said. “The new station is designed to accommodate our paramedics and […]
COVID Vaccines available by appointment only Call 519-712-8800 to book! Please know the date of your last vaccine prior to calling to book an appointment. Comirnaty XBB (Pfizer) – For Ages 12+ Eligibility: Anyone 12 years of age who is unvaccinated or had a dose more than 6 months ago. Appointments […]
Influenza, or the flu, is on the rise this time of year. That’s because the virus spreads easily when people are indoors in close contact and when the air is less humid and colder. So, it makes sense that International Infection Prevention Week takes place in October. But what doesn’t […]
Prioritizing the safety and security of both patients and healthcare professionals, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is proud to announce the installation of new state-of-the-art technology to detect the presence of weapons in both WRH Emergency Department locations. Hospitals are places of healing, and the security and well-being of every individual—be […]
“The mouth is the door of evil.” So said Euripides, the ancient Greek playwright of tragedy. If he were a modern-day nutritionist, it could be an observation on the very bad stuff people put in their mouths as food. Mother Teresa, however, acknowledged the mouth’s ability to do good. “Kind […]