Tag: Southwestern Public Health
Possible measles exposure at two health-care facilities: Health unit
An area health unit is reaching out to people who may have been exposed to measles in two health-care facilities in the region, after at least one person is confirmed to have measles.
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.