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Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 03:11 PM
August 1, 2023
Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile VirusSouthwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap was located in Aylmer. This is the first mosquito trap to produce a positive test in the Southwestern Public Health region in 2023.
“We have mosquito traps set up across Oxford County, Elgin County, and...
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SWPH says heat warning to continue into July 28
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 03:24 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alert for July 27 and 28 for Elgin County and Oxford County; cooler temperatures expected July 29.
July 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alerts when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are at or above 20°C for two days or the Humidex is forecasted to be at least 40°C for two days.
During an extreme heat alert, residents should take precautions to...
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Dog bite incident in Thamesford
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 03:14 PM
UPDATE: THIS DOG HAS NOW BEEN FOUND.
Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident.
The incident happened on July 25th between 7:50PM-8:00PM at the Thamesford Public School property. The dog is described as a medium sized black lab/mix. There were 3 individuals with the dog at the time of the incident (2 males and 1 female). The individual who came to get the dog after it bit, is described as a male with dark brown hair.
Public health seeks information about this dog to...
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New therapy program for perinatal mood disorders
Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:06 AM
Southwestern Public Health launching the new no-cost program in fall 2023
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children team at Southwestern Public Health is launching a new program this fall for perinatal mental health.
Balanced Beginning is a group-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program for individuals who are pregnant or have a child under 18 months of age and experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling down or overwhelmed. The no-cost, small group format is a unique service offering for...
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SWPH Issues First Heat Warning of 2023
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2023 09:52 AM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for July 4 through July 5.
July 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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 SWPH region beginning Tuesday, July 4th and continuing through the evening on Wednesday, July 5th....
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SWPH anticipates 'high-risk' air quality
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 04:12 PM
Ontario's Air Quality Health Index forecasts a high risk to air quality on June 27 and 28th in the region
Smoke from ongoing forest fires in Quebec and Ontario has impacted the air quality in several regions of Ontario, including in Elgin County and Oxford County.
On June 27th, Environment Canada issued a special statement for Elgin County and Oxford County because the Ontario Air Quality Health Index for the region is expect to rise to 7, which is consider high risk, Tuesday evening and into...