September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
This day is a chance for everyone to join in promoting awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family and friends, schools, organizations, and community members.
School Health
News Release: Seven Local Schools Recognized for their Participation in the OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating seven local schools on their participation in the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Healthy Schools Certification.
Healthy Eating
Educating young people about healthy eating is important to help them develop skills and knowledge to make healthier choices.
News Release: Health Unit Issues Suspension Orders to Elementary Students
As part of the continued work to prevent the spread of vaccine preventable diseases, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) completed a review of all elementary student immunization records in December and more than 12,000 students received a notice.
Students in Elementary School to be Suspended if Immunization Information Not Updated with the WECHU
Parents and guardians of JK to Grade 8 students attending school in Windsor and Essex County are reminded to check their child’s immunization record (the yellow card they received when they got their first vaccine) to make sure they’re up-to-date on their vaccines based on Ontario’s publicly fund
Mental Health
Mental health is a state of well-being where a person can realize their abilities, cope with the stresses of life, and have the ability to work productively and contribute to their community.
Vaping Backgrounder
An overview of vaping that provides educators with information they need to prepare for a lesson on vaping.
School Health
Information and resources for Educators, Parents/Caregivers, and Students.
Ready for School
Starting a school year can be an exciting and sometimes stressful time. Parents/caregivers can help their child get ready for school with healthy habits.
Ryan's Law: Asthma in the School E-Learning Course
As an educator working in the school system, it is very likely that you will come into contact with a student who has asthma. This e-learning training course provides you with background information on asthma, how it’s managed, and your role in the school to keep students as healthy as possible.