We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: * Wednesday May 4th * Thursday May 5th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: * Friday May 6th * Tuesday May 10th * Wednesday May 11th […]
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Common Sense Health: A Little Nostalgia Goes a Long Way
Tracing the medical history of nostalgia involves a sharp U-turn. Centuries ago, it was considered a psychopathological disorder. Still today, nostalgia can be associated with negative feelings and sadness. But researchers are reaching new conclusions about the health benefits of wistful affection for the past. We recently witnessed the medicinal […]
The GO-VAXX Bus is Coming to Leamington!
The Provincial ‘GO-VAXX Bus’ Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be in Leamington on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3. The GO-VAXX Bus is a safe and convenient way to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. We encourage anyone who is eligible for a dose to visit the GO-VAXX Bus and get […]
Common Sense Health: Boosting Nitric Oxide the Antidote to Getting Older
The French existentialist, Gabriel Marcel, asserted “Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be experienced.” Nevertheless, scientists remain intent on figuring it out. The cells in our bodies are susceptible to damage. A sunburn is a visible example. Ultraviolet rays scorch skin cells, causing rapid death. Damage occurs at […]
WRH Employee Lands Prestigious Award for Role in COVID-19 Pandemic
WINDSOR, ON. – Lucy Di Pietro, Technical Coordinator in the Microbiology Department at Windsor Regional Hospital, has been named a 2022 Lerners Healthcare Champion honouring her work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards are given out each year recognizing hardworking individuals and organizations that go above and beyond the call […]
WECHU’s Scheduled Maintenance on April 22, 2022
Scheduled maintenance on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. which will include www.wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 9 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Common Sense Health: Is Cholesterol the Enemy?
The headline of a prestigious health and nutrition publication reads, “Do we need to limit dietary cholesterol?” For decades, the answer was yes. We were told to limit our intake of cholesterol to 300 milligrams (mg) or less daily to decrease the risk of heart attack. Was it just a […]
Main Street Pharmacy COVID-19 Vaccines Available by Appointment
We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only! We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: *Friday April 22nd *Saturday April 23rd *Monday April 25th *Wednesday April 27th *Thursday April 28th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: *Tuesday April 19th *Thursday April […]
WECHU Closed on Friday and Monday During Easter Weekend
There are two days during the Easter weekend when Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public. Those dates are Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18. Regular hours of operation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, April 19. Website: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit […]
Emergency Department Pressures Increase at Local Hospitals
Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare, in conjunction with Essex-Windsor EMS, are cautioning the public about intensifying capacity pressures across the acute care system in our region. We are asking patients to seek care where possible, for non-emergency needs, at community settings, such as their family doctor or local […]