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SWPH Issues Heat Warning, August 6-7

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

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

Media Release

July 21, 2022

Southwestern Public Health Preparing to Welcome Children Between 6 Months and 5 Years for COVID-19 Immunization

Following 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

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

Media Release

July 13, 2022

Southwestern Public Health region COVID-19 vaccination clinics administering fourth doses for 18 to 59-year-olds

In 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

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...