Tag: Southwestern Public Health
Public health units sound alarm as food insecurity rises in area households
Public health units across the region are sounding the alarm when it comes to rising food insecurity.
How safe is the beach water? What to know as Lake Erie testing resumes
As thousands of London-area residents prepare for summer trips to Lake Erie, Southwestern Public Health has resumed weekly water quality testing at eight public beaches across its coverage area in Elgin County and Oxford County. The annual program, which runs from mid-June through early September, tests beach water for E. coli bacteria, an indicator of […]
What experts want you to know about ticks (and how to avoid them)
LFP reporter Brian Williams breaks down what you need to know about ticks
Public health officials probe dog bite inside London big box store
Southwestern Public Health is appealing for information about a recent dog-bite incident that happened inside a London Winner’s store.
Elgin, Oxford counties recognized as age-friendly communities
Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford County are being celebrated by the province for being age-friendly communities.