About Us
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) works with municipalities, community agencies, health and social services, schools, and other local partners to ensure the health of the residents of Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Our programs respond to public health emergencies; promote healthy lifestyles; help prevent injuries, illness and disease; and promote positive change and social conditions that improve health for everyone. We deliver mandated programs under the Ontario Public Health Standards and are regulated by the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act.
SWPH is one of 34 public health units serving the province of Ontario. We are primarily funded by the Ministry of Health and local municipalities and we are governed by a Board of Health.
As part of our funding agreement with the Ministry of Health, the Board of Health, SWPH measures and reports its performance on a variety of indicators.
Contact Us
Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)
St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9
Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2
Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
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Work with Us
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) values our people! We pride ourselves on our positive and flexible work environment.