News Release: Health Unit Announces Winners of the Break the Vape Challenge
In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest.
Healthy Schools Committee Toolkit
The purpose of this resource is to support schools in creating a healthy school environment by providing strategies, tips and tools that focus on a comprehensive approach to school health.
News Release: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Issues Notice for Possible Meningitis Exposure
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment.
News Release: Health Unit Encourages the Public to Vote for their Favourite Break the Vape Challenge Video
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has worked with a panel of youth judges to complete three rounds of youth voting, narrowing down the almost 100 Break the Vape PSA video submissions.
March 2024 Board of Health Meeting - Food Insecurity Compromises Infant Health Resolution
ISSUE
The impact of household food insecurity on infant health is becoming increasingly apparent. Over the past few years, the Healthy Families department has observed several families struggle to afford adequate infant formula while experiencing breastfeeding challenges. The department’s multidisciplinary team works diligently to help clients optimize breastfeeding and improve access to infant formula, however, a collaborative strategy is urgently needed to address this public health issue at the population level.
Media Advisory: Students to Return to School Once Immunization Records are Up to Date
As of March 26, 2024, 44 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records
Student immunization clinics were held
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432
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vaccine-dist
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2023
Confirmed outbreaks reported
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250
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vaccine-dist
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2023