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Oxford Coalition Hosts Overdose Awareness Event
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 02:22 PM
Media Release
August 11, 2021
Oxford Partnership Reaches Out to those Grieving Loss Due to Overdose
International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, communities around the world will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. The theme is Time to Remember. Time to Act.
On that day, the members of the Harm Reduction...
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for August 3rd
Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 11:26 AM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for August 3rd.
August 2, 2022 at 3:15 PM.
This heat event is forecast to start on Wednesday and end at the end of Wednesday night. The daytime high temperature (or humidex) on Thursday will not be high enough for a heat warning to be issued. The special weather statement highlights exceptionally high heat and humidity for one day.
During a heat warning, residents should take precautions to protect themselves and the most vulnerable from heat-related...
Service Opportunity: Denturist
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:21 AM
Southwestern Public Health Service Opportunity
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program – Denturist
Service Opportunity Status – OPEN
Closing Date – Open until Filled
Southwestern Public Health is inviting prospective service providers to submit expressions of interest to provide services in conjunction with SWPH’s Oral Health Team. The Service Provider will provide professional denturist services on an as needed, infrequent basis to serve our Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) clients in the...
Southwestern Public Health Issues Heat Warning June 30-July 1
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 04:34 PM
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures in the West Elgin-Rodney-Shedden area of the SWPH region beginning Thursday, June 30th and continuing through the evening on Friday July 1st. Temperatures are forecast to reach between the low to mid thirties...
Southwestern Public Health Issues Heat Warning June 15-16
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 06:28 PM
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the SWPH region beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15th. Temperatures are expected to reach between 30 to 33 degrees Celsius with humidex values forecast near 40.
Overnight temperatures...
Report Identifies Indirect Health Impacts of COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 09:34 AM
A new Southwestern Public Health report confirms how the pandemic has affected the livelihood and overall health of people living in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
The Indirect Health Impacts of COVID-19 is one of several health status reports routinely compiled by the health unit. The purpose of this Report is to help prepare for future emergency situations and inform decisions about local recovery from COVID-19.
Key findings indicate there were more mental health and substance...