Media Statement Regarding 101 Wyandotte Street (East) Tenancy
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Ken Blanchette, Chief Executive Officer for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU):
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Media Statement Regarding Settlement of ONA Collective Agreement
The Windsor-Essex County Public Health Unit (WECHU”) has approved a new three-year collective agreement with public health nurses represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, Local 8.
Media Statement Regarding Provincial CTS Decision
The following statement is issued on behalf Dr. Ken Blanchette, CEO of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit:
Water Safety and the Blue-Green Algae Blooms in Lake St. Clair
As a follow-up to the News Release issued on August 16, 2024, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit would like to provide the following clarifications for safe water use by residents impacted by the blue-green algae bloom:
Media Statement Regarding Elementary School Student Compliance with Immunization of School Pupils Act
“The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review immunization records for every student attending school in Ontario; and to enforce a school suspension on students with incomplete immunization records.
Media Statement: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Announces Decision Regarding Campus Construction Project
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is proud to have entered a multi-faceted memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Windsor (UW) in 2022 to better serve the public health needs of Windsor-Essex County.
Media Statement Regarding Changes to Local Public Health Unit
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Kenneth Blanchette, Chief Executive Officer for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)
Media Statement Regarding Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Health Index
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU):
Media Statement Regarding Elementary School Student Suspensions for Incomplete Immunization Records
The Immunization of School Pupils Act (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school and to enforce a school suspension for incomplete immunization information.
Media Statement Regarding Next Steps for SafePoint 101 Wyandotte East
We are encouraged by the decision of Councilor Agostino to reconsider last night’s motion, which ensures that renovations and our applications can move forward without delay.