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Oxford Coalition Hosts Overdose Awareness Event
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 02:22 PM
Media Release
August 11, 2021
Oxford Partnership Reaches Out to those Grieving Loss Due to Overdose
International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, communities around the world will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. The theme is Time to Remember. Time to Act.
On that day, the members of the Harm Reduction...

SWPH Issues Heat Warning, August 6-7
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2022 02:16 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for August 6th through August 7th.
August 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures in the SWPH region beginning Saturday, August 6th and continuing through the evening on...

Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for August 3rd
Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 11:26 AM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for August 3rd.
August 2, 2022 at 3:15 PM.
This heat event is forecast to start on Wednesday and end at the end of Wednesday night. The daytime high temperature (or humidex) on Thursday will not be high enough for a heat warning to be issued. The special weather statement highlights exceptionally high heat and humidity for one day.
During a heat warning, residents should take precautions to protect themselves and the most vulnerable from heat-related...

SWPH Prepares to Welcome Children Under 5 for COVID Vaccination
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 03:27 PM
Media Release
July 21, 2022
Southwestern Public Health Preparing to Welcome Children Between 6 Months and 5 Years for COVID-19 ImmunizationFollowing Health Canada’s approval of Moderna Spikevax for children under the age of five, Southwestern Public Health is preparing to welcome the youngest community members to its COVID-19 vaccination clinics starting July 28, 2022.
“The high level of vaccination across Ontario has reduced the number of hospitalizations and the pressure on our health care system...

SWPH Issues Heat Warning for July 19 - 20
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 03:27 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for July 19th through July 20th.
July 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures in the SWPH region beginning Tuesday, July 19th and continuing through the evening on...

18 - 59 Eligible for Fourth Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:42 PM
Media Release
July 13, 2022
Southwestern Public Health region COVID-19 vaccination clinics administering fourth doses for 18 to 59-year-oldsIn line with this morning’s announcement from the Provincial government, all COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Southwestern Public Health region will offer second boosters (or 4th doses) to individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 starting today.
The recommended interval for the fourth dose is 140 days (5+ months) after the previous booster dose....