As of 9 a.m. Thursday, November 4, prioritized groups will be eligible to book their third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in Windsor and Essex County.
The Windsor-Essex County Board of Health is looking for one (1) community member with financial expertise to serve as part of the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health (WECHU) Audit Committee for a term of no more then 3 years.
With Halloween season upon us, it is important to celebrate safely by remaining vigilant and following public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Once again, flu season is upon us and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) urges everyone over the age of 6-months to get vaccinated to protect against the flu.
With the enhanced vaccine certificate program in effect across Ontario, a number of Windsor-Essex residents need support to obtain their proof of vaccination.
On September 22, 2021 the Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) declared an outbreak in one program affecting two different semesters at St. Clair College at the South Windsor Campus.
Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Acting Medical Officer of Health has issued a Special Weather Statement for May 20, 2022.
COVID-related stigma can lead to harmful behaviours, such as bullying and cyberbullying. These actions have a negative impact on individuals, as well as hinder the ability to stop the spread of the virus.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. Through our three-year study, we have found that approximately 11% of homes in Windsor and Essex County have unsafe levels.
