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May 2026 Board of Health Meeting - CEO and MOH Performance Review Resolution

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BACKGROUND

The Board of Health is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH). The Governance Committee plays a key role in supporting the Board by facilitating a structured, fair, and transparent performance review process.

PROPOSED MOTION

Whereas, the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health is responsible for the oversight, evaluation, and accountability of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH); and

Group A Strep, Invasive - Fact Sheet

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News Release: Health Unit Invites the Community to Vote on their Favourite Connected, Not Controlled Challenge Videos

The top five videos in the Grade 6 - 8 and Grade 9 - 12 divisions are now open for public voting.

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News Release: WECHU Celebrates Strong School Aged Vaccination Rates During National Immunization Awareness Week

Local data shows that vaccination rates among Windsor-Essex County (WEC) students is strong. Early in 2026, the WECHU reviewed student records for compliance with Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).

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Medication Safety Flyer

A resource with safe medication storage tips for parents.

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Medication Safety Presentation for Teachers

A presentation and speaking notes for grade 7-10 teachers on health effects of different medication as well as tips for safe medication use and storage.

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

What is a HIRA?

An assessment used to understand and identify potential

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News Release: Secondary School Student Compliance with Immunization of School Pupils Act

In the fall of 2025, immunization records of all secondary students in Windsor and Essex County were assessed by the WECHU (20,359 records). Effective March 31, 2026, 99% of all secondary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are up to date with the ISPA requirements.

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News Release: Progress on Student Immunization Record Updates

As of Friday, March 20, 99.7% of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.

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News Release: WECOSS Releases New 2026 - 2030 Action Plan Following Urgent Overdose Concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, March 13, 2026 |10:00 a.m. | Windsor-Essex County

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