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News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Starting Active Tick Surveillance

Published:

Tuesday, May 14

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance program on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Media Statement: Regarding Approved Collective Agreement

Published:

Thursday, May 9

This statement can be attributed to Theresa Marentette, CEO and Chief Nursing Officer:

Media Statement: Regarding Tentative Collective Agreement with Public Health Nurses.

Published:

Wednesday, May 8

WINDSOR, May 8, 2019 - This statement can be attributed to Theresa Marentette, CEO and Chief Nursing Officer:

News Release: Improved Immunization Coverage for Windsor and Essex County Children and Youth

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Tuesday, May 7

Today, Public Health Ontario (PHO) released their Immunization Coverage Report for School Pupils in Ontario for the 2017–18 school year. This report highlights the percentage of school aged children who are adequately immunized against specific vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) at a point in time.

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

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Tuesday, April 16

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

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Friday, April 12

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.

News Release: Let’s Keep Our Immunization Records Up-To-Date

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Monday, March 25

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is reminding the community that although the High School Student Suspension date of March 29 was cancelled due to the current labour disruption, it is important that we all continue to keep our immunization records up-to-date.