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Changes coming to local COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:27 AM

Southwestern Public Health is changing its COVID-19 vaccination operations to prepare for the summer months ahead.

Over the coming weeks, the health unit’s vaccination sites in St. Thomas and Woodstock will transition to fewer days each week to focus more effort on pop-up and mobile clinics. Starting June 6, the St. Thomas site at 1230 Talbot Street will operate Mondays and Fridays from 9AM to noon and 1PM to 4PM. Also on June 6, the Woodstock site moves to South Gate Centre and will be open Mondays...

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Southwestern Public Health Encourages Community to Stay Informed about Ticks and Lyme Disease

Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2022 10:45 AM

In alignment with the release of Public Health Ontario’s 2022 Lyme Disease Risk Map, Southwestern Public Health reminds community members to familiarize themselves with tick and Lyme disease prevention information before heading outdoors this spring.


This year, Ontario’s risk map includes a new Lyme disease risk area for the Southwestern Public Health region in Malahide, Ontario.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick. Risk areas...

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Thank You from Southwestern Public Health

Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 07:30 AM

Earth Day Clean Up

Southwestern Public Health Highlights Safe Needle Disposal for Earth Day

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 09:28 AM

Today for Earth Day, Southwestern Public Health is highlighting steps for safe needle disposal and other sharp litter found in our communities.

“Now that the weather has started to warm, people are again visiting community parks. But, with the snow melting, they may find discarded needles and other trash in these public spaces,” says Jacqueline Deroo, Public Health Nurse at Southwestern Public Health. “We want everyone to feel confident about what to do if they come across a needle or other hazardous...

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SWPH issues recommendations for Easter celebrations

Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 11:22 AM

Media Release

April 13, 2022

Southwestern Public Health urges caution and issues recommendations for Easter celebrations

With a long weekend approaching, families across the region are gearing up for traditional family gatherings, religious services, and other community events to mark the season. For the first time in two years, there are no legislated public health measures restricting holiday gatherings.

Southwestern Public Health’s new Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, asks the...

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COVID-19 vaccination clinics are ready to administer fourth doses for 60+

Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2022 02:17 PM

Southwestern Public Health has adjusted its COVID-19 vaccination clinics to align with provincial timelines for expanded fourth dose eligibility.

Starting April 7 at 9 a.m., the health unit’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics in St. Thomas and Woodstock will welcome individuals eligible for a fourth dose on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Visit www.swpublichealth.ca/covid19vaccine for clinic days and hours of operation, closed noon to 1 p.m. daily.

Pop-up vaccination clinics are paused between...

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