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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....
Service Opportunity: Denturist
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:21 AM
Southwestern Public Health Service Opportunity
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program – Denturist
Service Opportunity Status – OPEN
Closing Date – Open until Filled
Southwestern Public Health is inviting prospective service providers to submit expressions of interest to provide services in conjunction with SWPH’s Oral Health Team. The Service Provider will provide professional denturist services on an as needed, infrequent basis to serve our Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) clients in the...
Southwestern Public Health Issues Heat Warning June 30-July 1
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 04:34 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 West Elgin-Rodney-Shedden area of the SWPH region beginning Thursday, June 30th and continuing through the evening on Friday July 1st. Temperatures are forecast to reach between the low to mid thirties...
Heat Warning Issued for June 21-22, 2022
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 02:59 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 throughout the SWPH region beginning Tuesday, June 21st and continuing through the evening on Wednesday June 22nd. Temperatures are forecast to reach between the low to mid thirties (degrees Celsius).
Overnight...
Masking still recommended in specific settings; required at SWPH clinics
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 09:52 AM
While face coverings are no longer required in most public indoor spaces in Ontario, there are specific situations and settings where they are recommended–and at times required, at the local level.
Face coverings are still mandated in long-term care and retirement homes by the Ontario Government. They are also recommended in acute care and congregate care settings. Businesses–including health care settings–are strongly encouraged to consider implementing or maintaining masking policies for indoor...