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

Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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.

News Release: Progress on Student Immunization Record Updates

Published on Friday, March 20, 2026

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.

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

Published on Friday, March 13, 2026

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

News Release: Celebrating Success: Over 98% of Elementary Students Have Updated Immunization Records in Windsor and Essex County

Published on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

In the fall of 2025, immunization records of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) were reviewed (46,163 records). Today, 98.7% of these students are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.

News Release: WECOSS Partners Attend Urgent Meeting in Response to Rising Overdoses in Windsor-Essex

Published on Tuesday, March 03, 2026

This afternoon, local partners with the Windsor Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) met urgently to respond to a recent rise in opioid overdoses in Windsor and Essex County. Similar increases have been seen in similar communities across the province and in nearby communities like Chatham.

News Release: Health Unit Invites Students to Balance their Screen Use and Join the Connected, Not Controlled Challenge

Published on Monday, March 02, 2026

Students in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to learn how digital technology affects their well-being and how to use screens and technology in a balanced way.

News Release: Prevent Illness when Traveling this March Break

Published on Friday, February 27, 2026

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Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County

News Release: New Strategic Plan Outlines WECHU’s Vision for 2026-2030

Published on Wednesday, February 04, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County

News Release: Why Not Try a Dry(er) February?

Published on Monday, February 02, 2026

Alcohol use is common in our society. Many people see it as a way to relax or connect with friends, or a common feature of social events. But we know that alcohol can harm our health and lead to serious problems like cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and addiction.

News Release: Efforts Underway to Support Elementary and Secondary Students in Windsor-Essex County to Meet Immunization Requirements

Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraged by strong immunization compliance across the region, with over 93.1% of students in Windsor and Essex County currently meeting Ontario’s school immunization requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 (ISPA).