Being active helps contribute to a healthy mind, a healthy body and overall well-being. For older adults (65+) regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is also a key factor in the prevention of serious injuries from falls. Being active can lead to better balance, motor function, muscle strength, mobility and also reduces the risk of many potential chronic diseases that can develop as we get older (Morgan et al., 2016).
The Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) supports the development and implementation of comprehensive solutions and community-level initiatives to reduce the harms associated with substance use and enhance the quality and range of services and supports for substance use issues in the region.
Our Nurse Practitioner (NP) clinic provides FREE regular prenatal and postnatal care for women and care for infants and children up to six years who do not have a health care provider OR do not have OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) coverage.
You can call and speak with one of our Public Health Nurses on a wide variety of topics related to pregnancy and children from birth to 6 years of age.
We want all children, from birth to school entry, to have a healthy start in life!
The postpartum period is the time following the birth of your baby up until around 6 to 8 weeks. The postpartum period can come with many changes, both physically and emotionally, as you learn to care for your newborn.
It is important during this period to take the time you need such as getting plenty of rest, good nutrition and accepting help. Below are some websites and resources that can help as you navigate the postpartum period and care for your baby.
STBBIs are common infections that can pass from one person to another during sexual contact.
The School Health Department consists of a team of public health nurses (PHN), health promoters, and a nutritionist.
The schools in our region from each of our four school boards (Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence and Conseil Scolaire Viamonde) as well as private schools are assigned to our public health nurses.
It is important for youth to be informed of what is known about the harms of cannabis as cannabis use during adolescence can increase the risk of negative health outcomes and social harm.
The SFOA, 2017. regulates the sale, supply, display and promotion of tobacco products and vapour products, as well as the smoking of tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis. If your school requires signage or complete the SFOA, 2017 signage order form.