Between May 21, 2024 and October 31, 2024, a mosquito larviciding program will be conducted to reduce mosquito populations in Windsor-Essex County.
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically:
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.
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 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.
As of March 26, 2024, 44 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records
View statistics about programs and services provided by the WECHU in 2023
View feature story #7 about COVID-19 ongoing support, and school age immunizations.
View feature story #6 about Public Health Inspections and Food Handler Training Course and Certification
View feature story #5 about Highlights from WECOSS Annual Report, and Opioid and Substance Use Notification System (OSUNS)