National Non-Smoking Week takes place the third week of January each year and focuses on helping people quit and preventing people from starting to smoke.
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Published on Thursday, January 16
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has made KI pills available to Windsor and Essex County (WEC) residents since May 2018.
Published on Saturday, January 11
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory for private waterline system users serviced by the Wheatley Water System, specifically:
Published on Wednesday, January 8
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for private waterline system users serviced by the Wheatley Water System, specifically:
Published on Wednesday, January 8
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has received confirmation of the first death related to influenza this season in Windsor and Essex County (WEC). During last years season (2018/2019) there was one death attributed to influenza.
Published on Wednesday, December 11
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported the first confirmed case of Influenza A in Windsor and Essex County.
Published on Tuesday, December 3
T’is the season for giving; a time when many individuals, workplaces, or organizations conduct food drives and donate to local food banks.
Published on Wednesday, November 20
Flu season is here and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) urges everyone over the age of 6 months to get their annual flu shot.
Published on Thursday, October 31
The Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Awards annually recognizes workplaces in Windsor-Essex County who commit to improving employee health through comprehensive workplace wellness programs.
Published on Thursday, October 17
On the one year anniversary of the legalization of non-medical cannabis across Canada, federal legalization and rules for cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals come into effect today.