News Releases
News Release: WECOSS Partners Attend Urgent Meeting in Response to Rising Overdoses in Windsor-Essex
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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
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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
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
News Release: New Strategic Plan Outlines WECHU’s Vision for 2026-2030
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
News Release: Why Not Try a Dry(er) February?
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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
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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).
News Release: Cold Weather Warning Extended for Windsor-Essex County
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Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Cold Weather Warning
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Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Warning for Friday, January 23, 2026.
News Release: Public Health Warns of Risks Associated with Cannabis Edibles
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to use caution when consuming, purchasing, and storing cannabis edibles.
News Release: Flu Cases in Region are the Worst in Years
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Windsor Essex County (WEC) continues to experience significantly high influenza (flu) activity following the holidays.