After more than a year at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic in Windsor-Essex, Dr. Wajid Ahmed WECHU’s Medical Officer of Health has announced his resignation effective September 12, 2021.
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Published on Friday, August 20
Published on Friday, August 20
Board of Health Chair Gary McNamara will be joining today’s regularly scheduled weekly YouTube Live session at 9:30 a.m. to make a special announcement.
News Release: The WECHU says “Thank You” as Final Mass Vaccination Site in the County to Close Saturday
Published on Thursday, August 19
Since the beginning of the vaccination effort, the County of Essex has supported the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit by providing the coordination needed to ensure vaccines are accessible to all residents across the region.
Published on Wednesday, August 11
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) respects the privacy and confidentiality of all residents of our region when accessing our organization’s services.
Published on Monday, August 9
After almost 39,000 doses administered, the Libro Credit Union Centre in the Town of Amherstburg closed down its vaccine distribution site on Saturday, August 7th.
Media Advisory: Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Youth 12-17 Years Old For The Week of August 9
Published on Friday, August 6
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is pleased to identify one upcoming Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for youth 12-17 years old for the week of August 9, 2021.
Published on Thursday, August 5
As parents and guardians prepare to get their children ready for the upcoming school year, it is more important than ever that in addition to eligible students receiving their COVID-19 vaccine
Published on Friday, July 30
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a blue-green algae bloom advisory for the south shores of Lake St. Clair.
Published on Friday, July 30
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit in partnership with the Community Response and Stabilization Team (CRST) are pleased to identify two upcoming Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for the week of August 2, 2021.
Published on Friday, July 30
The Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) will be hosting a series of online town hall sessions with a panel of experts.