On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and the Working Toward Wellness Committee will host the ‘Working Toward Wellness Luncheon’ from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Caboto Club.
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News Release: Working Toward Wellness Luncheon – Managing Opioids in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know!
Published on Monday, June 17
Published on Thursday, June 13
A single adult Aedes albopictus mosquito has been identified to date through the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)’s annual mosquito surveillance program in the City of Windsor.
Published on Tuesday, June 11
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2019 beach water quality testing program at 9 local beaches.
Published on Monday, June 10
Today, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is launching WECHU Water, a web-based map tool designed to help you and your family access drinking water and water facilities in the region.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Supports School Gardens To Promote Healthy Eating To Students
Published on Friday, June 7
With the start of the gardening season, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Community Garden Network, celebrates three local schools for being the successful applicants for the “Healthy Schools Garden Grant”.
Published on Thursday, May 23
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, in partnership with local municipalities launched their 2019 West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance Program on Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Published on Tuesday, May 14
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance program on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Published on Thursday, May 9
This statement can be attributed to Theresa Marentette, CEO and Chief Nursing Officer:
Published on Wednesday, May 8
WINDSOR, May 8, 2019 - This statement can be attributed to Theresa Marentette, CEO and Chief Nursing Officer:
Published on 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.