News Releases
News Release: Health Unit Institutes Employee Vaccination Policy
Published on Friday, August 27, 2021
Joining other local leaders like the University, College, City of Windsor, and County of Essex, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has implemented a vaccination policy for its staff to ensure workforce availability and protect clients amidst the pandemic’s fourth wave.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Encourages Residents to Test Their Home For Radon
Published on Monday, November 02, 2020
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. Through our three-year study, we have found that approximately 11% of homes in Windsor and Essex County have unsafe levels.