Tag: Southwestern Public Health
Health officials make youth vaccine plea amid local measles, mumps cases
Health officials in Elgin and Oxford counties are urging parents to keep their kidsâ vaccinations up-to-date after a local measles case and cluster of mumps cases.Â
Public health officials want say in Ontario’s $10M push for safe alcohol use
London-area public health officials are demanding Queenâs Park allow their input into how $10 million in government funding is spent to mitigate alcohol-related harms. Board members with Southwestern Public Health, which covers Oxford and Elgin counties, unanimously passed a motion Thursday requesting public health experts be involved in allocating the money for âsocial responsibility,â a […]
Keep cannabis edibles away from trick-or-treaters: Public health nurse
As Halloween approaches, local public-health officials have issued an unusual warning about keeping cannabis-laced candies hidden from children. Southwestern Public Health â the health unit serving Oxford and Elgin counties â on Tuesday warned citizens to keep edible cannabis products, especially ones packaged or shaped akin to Halloween treats, âout of reach of children.” âEdible […]
Plan for homeless ‘hub’ draws backing from Oxford County politicians
An organizationâs push to have Oxford County council endorse a homeless and addiction treatment facility in its region has received support from politicians.
Thanks a ton! Retiree’s gardens deliver huge, fresh yields for local food bank
AILSA CRAIG â With food banks straining under increased demand, one retireeâs gardens have grown a ton of food â a literal tonne â this year for one local agency. What began as a hobby for Frank Hogervorst has sprouted into a charitable operation from the 557-square-metre (6,000 square-feet) garden at his home near Ailsa […]
These St. Thomas streets are affected by ongoing boil-water advisory
An area of St. Thomas remained under a boil-water advisory on Friday after local public-health officials issued a warning that bacteria was present in samples. Southwestern Public Health â which covers Oxford and Elgin counties, including St. Thomas â issued the warning on Wednesday evening. It was affecting about 250 properties, said city engineer Kevin […]
Oxford group targets prevention in face of drug overdose increase
To raise awareness of what it calls an âalarming increase in drug overdoses globally,â a regional organization has prioritized key areas of focus as it looks to expand support for at-risk people living in Oxford County. The Oxford Mental Health and Addictions Action Coalition â founded in 2022 and comprising members from several community organizations […]
First human case of West Nile confirmed in London region
Public health officials have detected the first human case of West Nile virus in the London area this year.
West Nile Virus present in Elgin County: Health unit
A week after Middlesex-London Health Unit confirmed several mosquitoes had tested positive for West Nile Virus in the London area, a neighbouring health unit says a bloodsucker was confirmed to carry the illness. Southwestern Public Health â the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties including St. Thomas and Woodstock â has traps set up […]