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, […]
New registration and oversight for personal support workers and physician assistants will help build a more connected, patient-centred health care system The Ontario government is improving consistency and patient understanding in the health care system through new changes that will allow personal support workers (PSWs) to register with the new […]
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 Monday, June 17 until further notice for Windsor and Essex County. An extended heat warning is issued when three or more consecutive days are forecasted to have […]
Do we enjoy alcoholic drinks? We do! A relaxing drink before dinner with our loved ones is standard practice. We are supported by a landmark study involving 490,000 people involving the American Cancer Society, World Health Organization, and Oxford University that found one alcoholic drink daily decreased the risk of […]
Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has improved cancer surgery wait times at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre by 50 per cent over the past year for non-urgent and non-emergent patients. “We know how hard it is for patients with cancer and their families […]
The Erie Shores HealthCare Spiritual Care Committee is extending a heartfelt invitation to the community for a special event to commemorate the lives of young loved ones who passed away during childbirth or shortly after. This touching Butterfly Release Memorial takes place Wednesday, June 12th at 5:30 pm, within the […]
Lao Tsu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Unfortunately, a lot of people are speeding to the wrong destination, each year putting on extra pounds and becoming more sedentary. But people do have choices. Make a change […]
Are your health care providers trained in integrative medicine? It’s not an area of medical specialization, like gynaecology or gastroenterology. Think of it as a theory of medicine. Doctors practicing integrative medicine respect the roles of prescription drugs and surgery when the situation calls for these treatments. But they also […]
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students will begin their learning and training with Erie Shores HealthCare during Discovery Week 2024, marking the 26th anniversary of this outstanding partnership. The medical students’ placement stems from an ongoing partnership with Schulich Medicine, based at Western University in London, Ont. For the […]
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) proudly announces the successful completion of the first MRI test in its new mobile MRI unit. This significant milestone marks a new era in delivering state-of-the-art diagnostic services to residents of Essex County. The mobile MRI unit, a temporary measure until the permanent MRI suite is […]
How many thousands of knee and hip replacements, and how much pain, could be avoided by the right diet? Arthritis has been called the chronic-care challenge of the 21st century. It is no small problem in economic terms either. A few months ago, The Lancet, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published startling […]
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie announced on Thursday, May 16, 2024 that $1,897,600 in additional base funding was earmarked for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to help to support public health services in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years. “Our government recognizes the importance of resident services delivered by the […]
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, along with community partners Métis Nation of Ontario, Ska:na Family Learning Centre, and Hiatus House, proudly hosted their inaugural Moose Hide Campaign event on May 16, 2024, promoting healing, awareness, and solidarity in the fight against violence towards women and children. The Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit offices will be closed to the public on Victoria Day. This year Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 20. 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
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically: 3rd Concession Waterline Association 3rd & 4th Concession Waterline Association KOA Waterline Association Cedar Inn Waterline Association Richardson Sideroad Waterline Association Tecumseh Road Waterline Association Tilbury Townline Waterline […]
Erie Shores HealthCare announced significant enhancements to its Women’s Health department today, including the introduction of a new mammography machine designed to expedite diagnosis and improve patient outcomes in the fight against breast cancer. This machine, a first for the region, is capable of contrast-enhanced imaging. This advanced technology allows […]
Recall Alert: Frito Lay brand SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks, and Original Munchies Snack Mix recalled due to Salmonella Product SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks, and Original Munchies Snack Mix Distribution National Issue Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to […]
New statistics published by the American Cancer Society should be alarming. The numbers point to an increase in colon malignancy in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Yet, there’s been a decrease in large bowel cancer among those over the age of 65. In people under 50, the rate […]
Reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses As temperatures start to climb this time of year, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, when enjoying the […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) will be a part of the Ontario government’s investment of $110 million to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams. $1,979,761 will be given to CMHA-WECB to expand primary care access in Windsor Essex, funding human health resources and extending the Mobile Medical […]
Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5th to 11th. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared, Know Your Risks. The Town of Kingsville wants to encourage residents to be ready by understanding the risks in our area, creating a household emergency plan, and building […]
In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest. This challenge encouraged young people to share their creative ideas for raising awareness about the dangers of vaping. Between February 5 and March […]
It’s a question on the minds of most Americans, and others too. Biden is 81 and Trump 77. Are they sufficiently health of body and mind to be President? Neither candidate has agreed to a comprehensive and transparent assessment of their mental health. But their state of mind is important, […]
London patient was the first in Canada to receive a successful, robotic assisted direct lateral spine surgery Chronic back pain affects nearly eight million Canadians and is a condition that can become quite debilitating. For Dave Myen, a clinical neuroscience patient at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), chronic back pain […]
Readers often ask me what it takes to reach 100. My answer is always the same. Good genes. Good luck. And a lifetime of good choices about my health. “What about your daily regimen of high dose vitamin C and lysine?” That’s right, I say. It’s my forever formula for […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment. The WECHU provides the following […]
Essex-Windsor EMS is encouraging area business owners to become Cardiac Champions by installing Automatic External Defibrillators and training staff in their use, and is also calling on the residents of Windsor and Essex County to help map the public locations of these life-saving devices. “Minutes matter when it comes to […]
Reading a recent tribute to the life of Paul Alexander brought back horrible memories for me. Paul Alexander was only six years of age when he developed polio. The result? He spent the rest of his life enclosed in an iron lung. I too had polio in my final year […]
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 the almost 100 Break the Vape PSA video submissions. The top five videos in the Grade 6 to 8 […]
Will humans ever learn to care for their kidneys? Or will they live to count mixed blessings – staying alive but reliant on a machine to clean the blood. This, or a kidney transplant, is the result of end-stage kidney failure. Over 40 million North Americans are living with the […]
Starting in May 2024, the Canadian Dental Care Plan will provide some coverage for Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have a household income of less than $90,000 a year. For an overview of CDCP, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit here. Eligible individuals are required […]
Individuals to start receiving notification letters the week of April 8 The review into affected data from the cyber attack at Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, along with their shared services provider, TransForm Shared Service Organization, is now complete with […]
After 10 books, over 2,500 columns, and nearly 50 years of writing it, some things bear repeating. This week revisits a column from three decades ago about how to prepare for surgery. Has anything changed? From that old column, “What would God do if He were a surgeon? If it […]
The Ford government’s 2024 Ontario budget fails to commit to the province’s public health-care system in a meaningful way and lacks any details on how the health-care funds announced will be used, says the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA). “ONA was crystal clear in our pre-budget submission about what is needed […]
There’s a universal fact for women. If they live long enough, their capacity to bring forth children will end, and they will become menopausal. Menopause can be when the thermostat becomes their most prized possession. But not all women have hot flashes. Some go through this period wondering why they […]
Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way. […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1 on the Easter weekend. 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
On April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse where the Moon will move between the Sun and the Earth. Several locations throughout Windsor and Essex County fall into the path of totality, where the Sun will be completely covered by the Moon for a short period of time. […]
As school resumes after the March Break and rates of measles continue to grow across the province, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is cautioning residents of this region to be aware of the symptoms of measles and to take measures if you suspect you may be infected. The measles virus is highly […]
A local research team has been leading a made-in-Windsor program to help connect cancer patients with clinical trials nationally. Only seven per cent of Canadians with cancer end up enrolling in a clinical trial, and the rate is lower in small cancer centres that run fewer trials than larger hospitals. […]
It was 200 years ago that Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a French lawyer and culinary writer, first wrote “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” It’s a simple and enduring message. But people are not being watchful of what they eat, and it is having […]
A Recall Alert has been issued for K-Fresh brand Enoki Mushroom. This product has been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider Check to see if you […]
Is it time for a Pap test? Come to PAP-a-Palooza! March 23 & 24 Migration Hall 170 Main Street East in Kingsville The Mobile Medical Support team is organizing a Pap test clinic in Kingsville on March 23 & 24 for cervical screening tests. Are you a woman between the […]
As of March 14, 102 elementary 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. Parent/guardians must take one or more of the following actions to update their child’s immunization record, […]
At what age should women’s breasts receive radiation to detect breast cancer? In Canada, some provinces are lowering the age of eligibility from 50 to 40, even before a task force releases an update on breast cancer screening guidelines. The current guidelines do not recommend routine screening for women in […]
The College of Nurses of Ontario is marking a significant milestone in health care as we begin to authorize Registered Nurses (RNs) to prescribe medication in Ontario. Under regulations approved by government in November 2023, RNs in the General Class who meet specific requirements gained the authority to prescribe certain medications and […]
Have even one in a thousand North Americans ever heard of Kissick’ s Law? More than 25 years ago, if you were reading the Ontario Medical Review, you would have seen an article, written by Dr. Samuel Vaisrub, explaining the message. Kissick stated that if the U.S. Declaration of Independence […]
As of March 6, 257 elementary 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. Children remaining on school suspension will have the suspension order lifted once parents/guardians take one or more […]
As of March 4, 2024, 599 elementary 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. Children remaining on school suspension will have the suspension order lifted once parents/guardians take one or more […]
“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 with incomplete immunization records. In the Fall of 2023, immunization records of […]
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is asking Ontario’s nurses to participate in a first-of-its-kind census. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) launched its first Workforce Census. The census, which is being sent to about 200,000 nurses in the province, includes questions that […]
Few children have the good fortune of wishing “Happy 100th Birthday” to a vibrant, healthy parent reaching that esteemed age. But that’s what my brothers and I are doing this week. We’ve had the incredible journey of growing up with Dr. W. Gifford-Jones as our dad! Countless people have asked, what’s […]
There has been a significant increase of measles activity worldwide, with measles cases recently reported in Ontario. As March Break approaches for many in the region, the WECHU strongly advises everyone to ensure they are up to date with all their vaccinations, including measles, prior to travelling. Individuals who are not fully […]
Years ago, after interviewing Dr. Michael McDonald, I asked, “Will you be my cardiologist?” Now, as I reach my 100th year I’m grateful his sound advice has kept me alive. He’s associated with the world class Peter Munk Cardiac Center affiliated with the University of Toronto. During my visit he […]
The Knights of Columbus Council #8233 (Kingsville) made a generous $50,000 donation toward helping Erie Shores Health Foundation bring MRI home. The donation was inspired by the groundbreaking of Erie Shores HealthCare’s MRI Suite last week, and was made in memory of a dear friend of the Council, Rob Repko. […]
$424,525 is being invested in the Essex County NPLC to expand services The Ontario government is investing $424,525 to connect more people to primary care teams in Windsor-Essex through the Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC). This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 […]
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be closed to the public on Monday, February 19, 2024 for Family Day. 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
What do you hope for each morning as your tired eyes read the news? You try to be a positive person, but day by day, things are getting worse. The world is in an awful mess. If there is a God, how cruel a deity to let suffering continue. Is […]
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has officially broken ground in its eagerly anticipated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite, heralding a new era in diagnostic precision and patient care for Essex County. Scheduled to be completed in late 2024, the project is poised to transform healthcare delivery at ESHC. The purchase of […]
To raise youth awareness of the health effects of vaping, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has launched the Break the Vape Challenge. The Break the Vape Challenge is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest. The WECHU encourages local students in grades 6 to 12 to use their voices […]
After a successful trial period, Windsor Regional Hospital’s Paediatric Emergency Diversion Service (PEDs) is getting set to expand to 7 days a week. Thanks to Ontario Ministry of Health funding, the pilot program was rolled out in September 2023 with the aim at reducing the time paediatric patients spend in […]
The Windsor Regional Cancer Centre is proud to offer a new service for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. In August, The Paxman Scalp Cooling System (PSCS) also known as ‘cold cap’ became available onsite for patients to book, in an effort to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. The […]
Is necessity or curiosity the mother of innovation? Sometimes good old common sense is the driving factor, and there will be no Nobel prize for seeing the obvious. That, however, is what’s behind a new development in barber shops and hair salons. What’s the buzz? It’s that barbers and hairdressers […]
