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Series highlights, personalizes opioid crisis facing local community
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:30 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
August 31, 2023
First story in health unit series highlights and personalizes the opioid crisis facing local communityUsing stories and statistics, the the first segment in the Vital Perspectives series shines a light on one of the biggest public health crises of our time.
The opioid crisis is not a big city problem, and it’s going to take an overhaul of services - and of attitudes - to reverse the current emergency in the Southwestern Public Health region. That’s the message of the...
Drumbo Water Advisory Rescinded
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 03:44 PM
NOTICE
BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED
To Consumers of the Drumbo water supply:
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, is advising the residents that the Boil Water Advisory issued on August 20, 2023 has been rescinded.
Recent water samples have been taken with satisfactory results.
It is recommended that you run your taps for 5 minutes to flush out the taps.
If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Health Department at Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096.
Dr. Ninh...
Boil Water Advisory for Drumbo
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 03:27 PM
*This advisory has been rescinded.*
The Medical Officer of Health has been advised that a pressure loss occurred at Drumbo water treatment on August 20, 2023 and may have compromised the water supply. This Boil Water Advisory is recommended as a precaution in case of potential contamination of the drinking water system. All users of the drinking water system located in the Town of Drumbo are being notified of this Advisory.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, is advising that users...
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, Ontario
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 01:12 PM
August 14, 2023
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, OntarioIndividual receiving post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent rabies infection.
St. Thomas, ON. A bat located in Norwich Township has tested positive for rabies. The bat was sent for testing after biting an individual. That individual is receiving rabies post-exposure prophylaxis which will prevent them from contracting the virus.
Rabies is a viral disease that is spread through the saliva of animals. It affects an animal’s brain and...
Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 03:11 PM
August 1, 2023
Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile VirusSouthwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap was located in Aylmer. This is the first mosquito trap to produce a positive test in the Southwestern Public Health region in 2023.
“We have mosquito traps set up across Oxford County, Elgin County, and...
SWPH says heat warning to continue into July 28
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 03:24 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alert for July 27 and 28 for Elgin County and Oxford County; cooler temperatures expected July 29.
July 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alerts when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are at or above 20°C for two days or the Humidex is forecasted to be at least 40°C for two days.
During an extreme heat alert, residents should take precautions to...