Services

School Health Department and the Role of the School Nurse

The School Health Department consists of a team of public health nurses (PHN), health promoters, and a nutritionist.

The schools in our region from each of our four school boards (Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence and Conseil Scolaire Viamonde) as well as private schools are assigned to our public health nurses.

Cannabis

It is important for youth to be informed of what is known about the harms of cannabis as cannabis use during adolescence can increase the risk of negative health outcomes and social harm.

Self-Harm Data Dashboard

The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of the burden of self-harm in Windsor and Essex County (WEC), including emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and death related to self-harm. These data provide valuable insights into self-harm morbidity and mortality in WEC and allow for comparisons of trends over time.

Injury Data Dashboard

The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of the burden of injuries among the population of Windsor and Essex County (WEC). Along with a cumulative injury profile, a comprehensive look at the top 10 leading causes of injuries that impact the health of Windsor-Essex residents is explored.