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SWPH Conducting Feasibility Study for Consumption and Treatment Services
Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2023 04:47 PM
Data collection to be completed in March 2023, with a final report anticipated later this year
February 9, 2023 -- A feasibility study is underway in the Southwestern Public Health region to analyze the perceived need, support, and service models available for Consumption and Treatment Services. The study’s geography will span Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
The health unit has formed an external advisory committee to consult with local figures from various sectors. These...
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SWPH to close mass immunization clinics after nearly two years
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 02:00 PM
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January 31, 2023
Southwestern Public Health to close mass immunization clinics after nearly two years of operationFebruary 17 marks the end of an era that saw hundreds of vaccinators administer more than 480,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to area residents.
In March 2021, Southwestern Public Health opened its doors to two Mass Immunization Clinics - one in Woodstock and one in St. Thomas. A third soon followed in Tillsonburg.
The organization began a vaccination campaign against...
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39% of Southwestern Public Health residents report risky alcohol consumption
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 09:13 AM
Canada’s new Guidance on Alcohol and Health states even a small amount of alcohol can be damaging to health
Today the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction finalized Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health with updated thresholds for low-, moderate-, and high-risk alcohol use. While local data shows most adults in the Southwestern Public Health region already follow the new guidance, nearly 4 in 10 regularly put their health at risk.
As a replacement to...
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Nourish Kids Now in 2023: Lend your voice
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 02:42 PM
The Coalition for Healthy School Food asking residents to engage MPs on universal school food program
Cost-shared healthy food programs are currently offered at 67 schools in Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas
Southwestern Public Health supports The Coalition for Healthy School Food’s Nourish Kids Now campaign, which encourages local Members of Parliament to put healthy food on the 2023 federal budget agenda.
In 2022, 67 schools in Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St...
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Enhanced COVID-19 Dashboard Launched
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 01:30 PM
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November 23, 2022
Southwestern Public Health Releases New Dashboard that Helps Community Assess COVID RiskRather than simply providing raw data, the dashboard now interprets that data and offers an assessment of risk to the local community
Today, Southwestern Public Health, the public health unit serving the 215,000 residents of Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas, is launching an enhanced COVID-19 dashboard. The new data tool not only showcases...
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SWPH MOH Strongly Recommends Masking Indoors to Prevent Triple Threat of Respiratory Viruses
Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 03:17 PM
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November 14, 2022
SWPH Medical Officer of Health Strongly Recommends Masking in Indoor Settings to Prevent Triple Threat of Respiratory Viruses
Ontario is experiencing an unprecedented number of children fighting RSV, COVID-19 and Influenza in its hospitals.
As an adult, it can be easy to downplay a stuffy nose or sore throat as a mild cold. However, as Ontario experiences an early and severe influenza surge, coupled with COVID-19 and the extremely contagious RSV virus, it’s time for...