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Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 07:01 AM
One year later: A series of inspiring stories from Public Health during a pandemic How a pandemic shaped SWPH as an organization and the women behind the change
On March 23, 2020, exactly one year ago today, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Southwestern Public Health region.
Dr. Joyce Lock and Chief Executive Officer Cynthia St. John are leading the emergency response in the COVID-19 pandemic at Southwestern Public Health. These two incredible women share the role of Incident...
COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS FOR 75 + OPEN MONDAY
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2021 03:41 PM
St. Thomas, ON – With the growing number of people who have already received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, the Province announced this morning it will be expanding the list of those who can receive a vaccine, ahead of schedule. Following Premier Doug Ford’s announcement, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to an age group that ranges from those who will turn 75 this year to...
SWPH Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in Elgin-St. Thomas & Oxford Regions
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2021 12:54 PM
It was an emotional morning for the Southwestern Public Health region with first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered at the newly opened Mass Immunization Clinics in St. Thomas and Woodstock.
Rodney resident, Frank Gratton, and Innerkip resident, Marion Gillespie, were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford, respectively. Each expressed tremendous hope for a brighter future ahead.
“I am most looking forward to getting back to normal. I firmly believe vaccine...
Variant of Concern Identified at Local Elementary School
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2021 07:02 PM
The school is already closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak declared earlier in the week.
Today, Southwestern Public Health confirmed that a case of COVID-19 in a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary School community has screened positive for a variant of concern (VOC).
Out of an abundance of caution, London District Catholic School Board made the decision to close the Woodstock school earlier this week after an outbreak of three linked cases was confirmed by the health unit. The new case...
SWPH Confirms First Block of Appointments for Ages 80+ Booked on First Day
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 11:23 AM
Limited appointments still available for Indigenous 55+ and eligible health care workers
Southwestern Public Heath wants the community to know that while the first block of appointments for those aged 80 and over have been booked for the week of March 15, it is expected 5,000 new appointments will be available to eligible individuals for the week of March 22.
“As expected, there was a tremendous response to the announcement that appointments were available in St. Thomas and in Woodstock. For...
SWPH Vaccine Clinic Booking Open Tomorrow, March 9
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 09:44 AM
Public Service Announcement
March 8, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Appointment Bookings Open Tuesday March 9 at 8 amSouthwestern Public Health is very excited to share that eligible Oxford County, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas residents may book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 8 am.
Appointments are available at the new Southwestern Public Health region sites – Goff Hall in Woodstock (381 Finkle Street) and St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena in St. Thomas...