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Southwestern Public Health invites community input to help shape its five-year strategic plan

Southwestern Public Health has launched a community feedback campaign to help shape its five-year strategic plan.

Throughout November, the health unit will host staff town halls and interviews with community service providers to gather perspectives from health and social service partners. The public are encouraged to participate through an online survey.

“It is important for us to hear from a range of people across the region to better understand how we are meeting the community’s needs, and where...

Southwestern Public Health issues cold alert beginning December 21st

Dog Biting Incident in Woodstock on December 15, 2024

Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident.

The incident happened on December 15th at 7:00 p.m. in front of MacKay Drive in Woodstock.

A man was bitten by a dog while petting it. The dog is described as a husky and the owners are described as male and female, aged 30-40.

Public Health wants to confirm the vaccination status of the dog to allow the victim and their healthcare provider to determine next steps related to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.

If you are the owner...

Southwestern Public Health issues cold weather alert

Southwestern Public Health issues a cold weather alert

Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues cold weather alerts when Environment Canada forecasts an air temperature of -15˚C or lower or a wind chill of -20˚C or lower.

Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -14˚C and -20˚C with the windchill, in the SWPH region beginning overnight tonight and continuing into the morning on Saturday December 14th.

During a cold weather alert, residents should take precautions to protect...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Cancelled

The COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Tillsonburg Community Centre (45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3W9) has been cancelled due to inclement weather. 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need a COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to visit a local pharmacy for vaccination services.

At this time, there is no confirmed rescheduled date for a clinic in this area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

SWPH confirms a new case of measles in the region

Southwestern Public Health is reporting one new lab-confirmed case of measles in the region that carries the risk of exposure in a healthcare setting. The individual is an unimmunized child who is currently hospitalized. It is unknown if this case is linked to a recent cluster of measles cases reported in early November.

The health unit is also investigating a second exposure in another healthcare setting related to a probable case from outside of the region. The two cases are not directly...