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Southwestern Public Health Seeking Information on Dog Involved in Biting Incident
Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 01:18 PM
Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident and is seeking information from the owner about the dog involved.
The incident occurred on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the dog park in Ingersoll, Ontario.
A woman was at the dog park when her dog and another dog got into a minor fight. She stepped in between them to break them up and was bitten in the process. The dog owner’s name is Steve and he owns a large, black fluffy dog named Jackson. They frequent...
Southwestern Public Health Updates Vaccine Clinics to Reduce Access Barriers
Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 02:03 PM
Southwestern Public Health is updating its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to reach people who may have trouble accessing vaccines in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Beginning today, all three mass immunization clinics in St. Thomas, Woodstock, and Tillsonburg will offer walk-in appointments in addition to servicing pre-booked first and second dose appointments. After July 23, the Tillsonburg clinic will transition to a Friday-only site to reflect ongoing demand for Friday appointments...
St. Thomas Supportive Living Residence Ordered to Close Due to Public Health Violations
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 04:01 PM
At 12:00 p.m. on July 7, Southwestern Public Health issued a Section 13 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to close Walnut Manor in St. Thomas due to the existence of significant health hazards. As a result, residents were required to vacate the premises, effective immediately.
The Order was advised in consultation with agencies at the municipal and provincial levels, including St. Thomas Fire Department, City of St. Thomas, Ministry of Labour, Training and Development, and the Ontario...
12 - 17 Year Olds Eligible for Accelerated Second Doses & Booking Support Available
Posted on Friday, July 02, 2021 09:54 AM
Southwestern Public Health is committed to ensuring local youth can be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the 2021/22 school year.
Starting Monday July 5, 2021 youth aged 12 – 17 who have received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine, are eligible to receive their second dose of an mRNA vaccine a minimum of 28 days after the first.
This means that pending appointment availability, youth in Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas may rebook for an earlier second...
Students critical to vaccination efforts in SWPH region
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:42 AM
Health unit providing unique opportunity for youth to be a part of history
This year has been different in every way. COVID-19 has forced us all to adapt and transform the way we live our lives. The pandemic has changed our world and challenged individuals, businesses and organizations each step of the way. But, the pandemic has also provided many opportunities.
This year, Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) is providing valuable work experience to dozens of students at the mass immunization clinics...
Southwestern Public Health Accelerating Second Doses for Additional Groups
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 03:09 PM
Starting today, Southwestern Public Health and Middlesex-London Health Unit invite adults aged 18 and older to rebook an earlier second dose if they had their first mRNA dose on or before May 30.
“As of a reflection of regional vaccine supply and our desire to get people vaccinated quickly, we’re opening eligibility for earlier second doses to more people in tandem with our partners at Middlesex-London,” says Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health at Southwestern Public Health. “This also allows...