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“Brush Up on the Facts” Campaign Urges Parents to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy

Posted Thursday, April 5, 2018

The Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD), along with Public Health Units across Ontario, has launched an awareness campaign for Oral Health Month.

News Release: Grade 11 & 12 Students with Incomplete Immunization Records Suspended Today

Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Today, 388 students born in 2000 and 2001 with incomplete immunization records have been suspended from school for up to 20 days.

News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Re-Launches Living Wage Program

Posted Friday, March 16, 2018

On March 15, 2018 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit re-launched the Windsor & Essex County Living Wage Certification Program, formerly operated by Pathway to Potential. The program is committed to promoting policies and practices that have a positive influence on our community. This includes encouraging employers to pay a living wage and formally recognizing those that choose to do so.

Sliced 2018 - Windsor-Essex Community Cook-Off

Posted Thursday, March 8, 2018

Cutting board background with knife and text reading Sliced

Three teams will battle it out before a live audience and a panel of local celebrity judges to turn simple, healthy ingredients into delicious meals or snacks.

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