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First lab confirmed cases of influenza identified

NEWS

October 27, 2022

First lab confirmed cases of influenza identified in Southwestern Public Health region

This week Southwestern Public Health received notification of two lab-confirmed cases of influenza A – the first two cases of the 2022/23 season. Both cases are in young children residing in Oxford County.

These confirmed cases are an indication that influenza is circulating within our community. Surrounding health units are also experiencing sporadic activity.

“The influenza vaccine has...

Sweater Weather

Autumn brings with it a predictable rhythm. The air chills, the leaves turn colour and fall, and we wrap ourselves in the coziest of our sweaters in preparation for the winter ahead.

Many of us already have the fall routine of visiting our health care team or pharmacy for a flu shot. With COVID-19 here to stay, each of us should also add a COVID-19 booster to our fall wellness schedule.

The influenza vaccine is updated each year. Scientists try to match the vaccine with the strain of flu that they...

Southwestern Public Health offering bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

Effective September 12 2022, the health unit moves to appointment-only format to manage supply demands

Southwestern Public Health will begin offering Moderna’s new Omicron targeting bivalent vaccine aligned with Provincial timelines announced today.

Who is eligible?

• Beginning September 12 at 8 a.m., people aged 70 and older, adult healthcare workers, First Nation Inuit and Métis adults (and their adult household members), pregnant adults, and moderately to severely immunocompromised people...

Oxford Coalition Hosts Overdose Awareness Event

Media Release

August 11, 2021

Oxford Partnership Reaches Out to those Grieving Loss Due to Overdose

International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, communities around the world will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. The theme is Time to Remember. Time to Act.

On that day, the members of the Harm Reduction...

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...

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...