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Published on Friday, January 20

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At last night’s meeting, Councillor Fabio Costante was elected as the new chair of the region’s Board of Health.

Published on Monday, December 12

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The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up-to-date on immunizations.

Published on Thursday, November 10

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) performed an inspection on November 7, 2022 at Pro Nails, 8474 Wyandotte St. East, in the City of Windsor after receiving a complaint from a member of the public.

Published on Thursday, November 3

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Windsor-Essex Residents Encouraged to Get Vaccinated

Published on Wednesday, October 12

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Following a systematic and thorough search the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Board of Health has named a new permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ken Blanchette.

Published on Tuesday, September 20

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A Windsor-Essex County (WEC) resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

Published on Tuesday, August 30

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After more than a year leading the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) through the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive Officer Nicole Dupuis has announced her resignation for personal and family reasons.

Published on Monday, August 29

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August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, where we remember the lives lost due to an opioid overdose and take collective action to end stigma by creating a more inclusive environment for people who use substances.

Published on Monday, August 8

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Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified one positive mosquito pool in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year.

Published on Monday, August 8

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Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region and those not up-to-date can be suspended from school for up to 20 days.