Health Care Providers
Stay informed with updates from SWPH
Public health information can change quickly. Staying informed helps you provide the best care for your patients and meet public health reporting requirements.
Subscribe to SWPH Advisories, Alerts and Information updates to receive important notifications about:
- Communicable disease activity
- Immunization and vaccine updates
- Respiratory illness trends
- Public health guidance
- Clinical recommendations
- Emergency and outbreak information
These updates are designed specifically for health care providers serving Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Reporting, referrals, and service requests
Health care providers play an important role in disease surveillance and public health response. We offer tools and resources to support reporting and referrals.
Communicable disease reporting
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Notification of Death or Complication Related to a Reportable Disease
- Active Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes – Checklist for Clinicians
Vaccines, medications and supplies order forms
- STI med order form - healthcare providers only
- Order condoms - healthcare providers and community partners only
Patient referrals and community support
Connect patients with programs and services that support health and well-being.
Available referral options include:
Clinical resources for patient care
Find reliable information to support conversations with patients and caregivers.
Infectious diseases and immunization
Access resources on:
Health and wellness resources
Support patients with information on:
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