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We are closed on Monday, April 22 for Easter Monday.

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Measles Outbreak in Oakland County, MI

Pontiac, Michigan | March 13, 2019, 3:00 pm

Did you submit an immunization record online between December 29 and January 2?

Windsor-Essex County | February 6, 2019, 12:00 pm

Most Current Outbreaks

Windsor-Essex County

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News Release: Health Unit Launches Cannabis Safety Campaign for Young Adults

Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2019

With the opening of Ontario’s first cannabis retail stores this month, and cannabis enthusiasts preparing for the first April 20th (4-20) celebration day since legalization, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched an education campaign for students and young adults aimed at lowering risk for negative health outcomes associated with using the newly legal product.

News Release: Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy Leadership Committee First Annual Report Released

Posted Friday, April 12, 2019

On Friday afternoon, the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) Leadership Committee released an online report that outlines key accomplishments that took place in 2018 after a full year of Strategy implementation.

Media Statement: Public Health Nurses Reject Final Offer

Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The following quote can be attributed to Theresa Marentette, CEO and Chief Nursing Officer of the Windsor Essex Health County Unit:

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Fight the bite and avoid ticks and lyme disease!

Brush up on the facts. Keep kids’ teeth healthy.

Enjoy the sun safely, protect your skin and eyes

Current Topics in Our Community

Trending health topics in the Windsor-Essex region.

Measles

Building Healthy Habits with Canada’s Food Guide Online Challenge

Signage Order: Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017

Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution

Community Health Calendar

Events listed in this calendar are those of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Essex NP led Clinic, Windsor Family Health Team, Harrow Family Health Team, VON NP led Clinic in Belle River, Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre, and City Centre Health Care – CMHA.

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