Planning and Strategic Initiatives Department
September 21, 2023
Q2 2023 Board of Health Feedback Survey Results
The Ontario Public Health Standards (2021), under the Good Governance and Management Practices Domain, states: “the board of health shall have a self-evaluation process of its governance practices…”.
Healthy Schools Department - Immunization
September 21, 2023
Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Season 2023/2024
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) plays a key role in the implementation of the Ministry of Health’s Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) which offers influenza vaccine free of charge each year to all individuals six months of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Ontario.
Healthy Schools Department - Immunization
September 21, 2023
Immunization Coverage in 7, 12 and 17-year-olds in Windsor-Essex County
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Department
September 21, 2023
Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Use Strategy Update
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Department
September, 21 2023
2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan Q2 Report
The WECHU’s 2022-2025 Refreshed Strategic Plan provides strategic direction to the organization. The plan defines the organizational vision, goals, and objectives to engage staff and support local public health outcomes within the community- with a specific focus on priority populations.
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Department
September 21, 2023
Annual Service Plan Q2 2023 Reporting
IGRA assesses for past exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is more specific for the bacteria than the Tuberculin Skin Test and is not affected by past BCG vaccination. More information can be found in the Canadian TB Standards, 7th edition, Chapter 4.
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically: