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Cold Weather Alert February 23rd-24th
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 03:10 PM
Cold temperatures expected from February 23rd through February 24th
Southwestern Public Health issues cold weather alerts when Environment Canada forecasts an air temperature below -15˚C or a wind chill below -20˚C.
Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -13˚C and -22˚C with the windchill, or lower, in the SWPH region beginning overnight tonight and continuing into the morning on Saturday February 24th.
During a cold weather alert, residents should take precautions to protect...
SWPH Announces Bernia Martin as New Chair
Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 10:07 AM
Media Release
January 29, 2024
Bernia Martin Elected Chair of Southwestern Public Health Board of HealthStephen Molnar and Catherine Agar were also welcomed to the local board of health as its newest provincial appointees
Last week, at the first Southwestern Public Health Board of Health meeting of 2024, Oxford County Councillor Bernia Martin was elected Chair of the now thirteen-member Board, and Councillor Grant Jones, County of Elgin, was elected Vice Chair.
Martin was elected Councillor of the City of...
Public Health issues annual reminder about fluoride and sodium
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 09:53 AM
Media Release
January 23, 2024
Southwestern Public Health is issuing a public reminder about levels of naturally present fluoride and sodium in some of Oxford County’s municipal drinking water which may pose a concern for specific residents. Parents with children seven years of age and under should be aware of fluoride exposure to prevent dental fluorosis, while those on sodium-restricted diets should pay...
Together We're Healthier
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 02:30 PM
Dear Colleagues, Friends and Community,
Following time away from the office to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, we’re firing up our computers, filling our coffee cups, and diving right back into the work of protecting and promoting health in Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Our priorities are diverse this year – ranging from emergency preparedness to substance use prevention in youth, to child immunization. They include harm reduction, mental health...
7 Lab Confirmed cases of Influenza Identified in Region
Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 10:39 AM
Media Release
December 5, 2023
Seven Lab Confirmed Cases of Influenza Identified in the Southwestern Public Health RegionOver the past week, Southwestern Public Health has received notification of seven lab-confirmed cases of influenza A – the first cases of the 2023/24 season. One case was in a resident of a local Long-Term Care Home. The remaining cases were in individuals living in the community.
These confirmed cases are an indication that influenza is circulating within our community....
Dog Bite incident in Cowan Fields Park, Woodstock
Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:45 AM
Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident.
The incident happened on November 29th between 5:00PM-5:30PM at the Cowan Fields Park in Woodstock.
The dog is described as brown and white in colour, believed to be an Australian Shepherd.
The dog owner is described as a man with grey hair, believed to be in his 60s - 70s, driving a newer white pickup truck. The dog owner was playing fetch with his dog in the park with a yellow-orange ball, similar in size to a tennis ball....