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Seven Lab Confirmed Cases of Influenza Identified in the Southwestern Public Health Region

Over 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.

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.

Southwestern Public Health Seeks Dog Involved in Biting Incident

Local health agency seeks identity of dog in order to assess it for rabies virus Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident.

Southwestern Public Health Urges High Risk Community Members to Get Vaccinated Now

Residents, patients, caregivers and health care providers in Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, and Hospitals should be first in line for new Covid-19 vaccine

September 30 marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day. We observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in honour of the children who never returned home, the survivors of the residential schools, the missing children, and the families and communities who continue to be affected by the ongoing and intergenerational traumas of the residential school system.

Southwestern Public Health wants to identify a dog that bit someone on September 7th at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Landsdowne and Sprucedale in Woodstock. A woman was working as a Crossing Guard when two women crossed the street with a dog on a pink leash. When the dog reached the curb, after crossing, it turned suddenly and bit the Crossing Guard in her leg.

Blue-green algae found in Wildwood Reservoir

Wildwood Reservoir posted as unsafe for swimming.

Huron Perth Public Health and Southwestern Public Health are advising people that a bloom of blue-green algae has been detected in Wildwood Reservoir. The reservoir is located at Wildwood Conservation Area, near St. Marys. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to the health of humans and animals when there is direct contact with or consumption of the water. 

Back to School with your Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran

Even though it’s been a few years since I was in the classroom as a student, I love this season for its return to routine and learning.

First story in health unit series highlights and personalizes the opioid crisis facing local community

Using stories and statistics, the the first segment in the Vital Perspectives series shines a light on one of the biggest public health crises of our time.