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Dog bite incident in Tillsonburg on October 14th
Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 02:36 PM
UPDATE: DOG HAS BEEN FOUND.
Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in Tillsonburg this week.
The incident took place on Thanksgiving Monday, October 14th, 2024, near the intersection of Demeyere Ave and Parkwood Drive in Tillsonburg around 6:00 p.m.
The victim was walking when he passed a man and a woman walking two dogs on leashes. He approached them to say hello and went to pet the dogs but was bitten on the hand. The two people were walking...
Southwestern Public Health resumes seasonal respiratory dashboard
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 03:13 PM
Online tool helps residents stay informed about local respiratory activity in Oxford County, Elgin
County, and the City of St. Thomas
As the respiratory virus season approaches, Southwestern Public Health Unit is reintroducing its Respiratory Virus Activity Dashboard, an online tool that provides real-time updates on the spread of respiratory illnesses in the community.
This dashboard is designed to inform residents, healthcare providers, and community organizations about the prevalence of...
Boil Water Advisory for Areas of Tillsonburg
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 06:02 PM
UPDATE: This boil water advisory ended on October 11, 2024 at 6:26PM
Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory to the following areas in the Town of Tillsonburg: East of Broadway to Tillson Ave, south of North Street East to Oxford Street.
The advisory was issued as a result of water sample results that indicated the presence of bacteria. While resampling is scheduled, the advisory is issued as a precaution.
The Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Joyce Lock, has advised users...
Dog bite incident in St. Thomas on Sept. 12
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 06:15 PM
Southwestern Public Health is seeking assistance to identify a dog involved in a bite incident that occurred in St. Thomas on Thursday, September 12, 2024, near the intersection of Wellington St., and First Ave.
The dog is described as a large, black dog that resembled a Labrador Retriever. The individual is described as a male in his early teens, wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Public Health wants to confirm the vaccination status of the dog to allow the victim and their...
Southwestern Public Health accepting referrals to support eligible parents
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 09:28 AM
Southwestern Public Health, in partnership with the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, is launching the free Nurse-Family Partnership this fall to support eligible individuals experiencing financial or social hardships who are pregnant with their first child or preparing to become first-time parents.
Enrolled clients will be paired with a Public Health Nurse until their child reaches two years of age. This service aims to promote healthy practices during pregnancy, develop safe and nurturing...
Boil Water Advisory for Areas of St. Thomas
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 05:52 PM
UPDATE: This boil water advisory ended on September 6, 2024 at 4:29PMSouthwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory to areas in the City of St. Thomas, specifically Station Street, St. Catherine Street (north of Curtis Street), Mondamin Street (north of Curtis Street), Hiawatha Street (north of Owaissa Street), Owaissa Street, Antrim Street, Beverley Street, Eagle Street, Omemee Street, Meda Street, Kains Street (east of Hiawatha Street to Station Street), Curtis Street (east to St....