The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit urges everyone over the age of 6 months to get their annual influenza immunization and lower their risk of getting the flu this year.
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Published on Tuesday, October 23
Aligning with the legalization of Cannabis, the Province of Ontario has passed the new Smoke-free Ontario Act 2017 (SFOA 2017) which will replace the previous Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Electronic Cigarettes Act with one single legislative framework.
Published on Thursday, October 18
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 Wednesday, October 17
Do you think there is a need for supervised injection services in Windsor and/or Essex County? Do you have any concerns about supervised injection services? If so, we want to hear from you! #HarmReductionWE
Published on Monday, October 15
Are You Prepared? Sign up to Request your Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills
Published on Friday, October 5
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has posted responses from the ‘Vote for Health’ survey on it’s website. This voluntary survey was distributed to all council and mayoral candidates running in the upcoming 2018 municipal election.
Published on Thursday, October 4
Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal substance in Canada, and with legalization looming, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has released a campaign for parents, teachers, employers, and residents to get their cannabis questions answered.
News Release: Windsor-Essex Joins World Rabies Day Activities By Offering Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinics
Published on Monday, September 24
World Rabies Day is a global campaign to help prevent the spread of rabies, the world’s most fatal disease. This year’s theme is Rabies: Share the message. Save a life. By educating ourselves and speaking to others about prevention, we can all play a role in keeping people and animals safe from this disease. In 2017, 149 animals tested positive for rabies in Ontario.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health Confirms Selection of New Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer
Published on Friday, September 21
After one year in acting roles, Ms. Theresa Marentette and Dr. Wajid Ahmed have been confirmed by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Board of Health in the positions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Medical Officer of Health (MOH) respectively.
Published on Thursday, September 20
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is hosting a 6-week online challenge to help families put away the screens and enjoy meal times together as a family.