Planning on BBQing this weekend? Prevent foodborne illness with these tips: .✔️Take food off the BBQ using a clean utensil & put it on a clean plate .✔️Never put cooked food on a plate that was used for uncooked food. Learn more:

Going camping over long weekend? .To prevent Lyme disease, don’t forget to pack:.✅ Insect repellent.✅ Tweezers.✅ Soap or sanitizer.✅ Protective clothing . For more tips, visit:

BEACH RESULTS ARE IN. Swimming is not recommended at:.Holiday Beach and Point Pelee Northwest Beach. Colchester Beach is closed this week. For full details, please visit

Our offices will be closed on Monday, August 4, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30 am.

The WECOSS Prevention and Education Working Group aims to prevent and delay the onset of substance use in the community. Learn about our 2024 projects and achievements at

🚨The WECHU is issuing a possible public measles exposure notice. Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington.Sun, July 27, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm . For full details on locations: To assess your level of risk and for guidance on next steps:

Recall Alert: Al Mokhtar Food Centre brand Pistachio recalled due to Salmonella -

Environment Canada has issued a SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT for Windsor-Essex County due to smoke from forest fires. For more info about Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Health Index:

Overdoses can be prevented. Reduce the risk of an opioid overdose with these tips. To learn more about overdose prevention, visit

🚨The WECHU is issuing a possible public measles exposure notice. Real Canadian Superstore Talbot Street, Leamington.Saturday, July 26, 4pm - 6:30pm . For full details on locations: To assess your level of risk and for next steps:

Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose could save a life. For information on naloxone, including where to get it, visit

Smoking is linked to a variety of health conditions including cancer, lung disease, and stroke. Let’s protect our health and support those who are looking to quit smoking. Learn more at . #DontQuitQuitting

Prevent rabies exposure by: .✔️ Avoiding unfamiliar animals .✔️ Keeping pets away from unfamiliar animals .✔️ Teaching your children about animal safety.✔️ Ensuring pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Learn more:

📣 Calling all kids & youth! Get up and active this summer with free or low-cost summer recreation all over Windsor-Essex County! . Programs include day camps, drop-in programs, sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Check out the details here:

#FightTheBite! .Prevent mosquito bites by using repellant containing DEET, covering up, removing standing water, and fixing house screens. For more tips to fight the bite, visit

In 2024, 45 community agencies came together to address key substance use issues in Windsor-Essex County. Check out the 2024 Annual Report for the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy to learn more about this important work:

Help keep your child’s daycare safe for everyone by reporting immunizations! It’s quick and easy. Report online at Remember to provide a copy of your child’s record to your daycare provider too. #HealthyKids #DaycareSafety

HEAT WARNING issued for Windsor and Essex County for Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Follow these tips to stay cool:

Millions of people have hepatitis, but most don’t have symptoms. Testing is the best way to protect your health. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting tested. #WorldHepatitisDay #GetTested. For more information, visit

We are hiring a Public Health Inspector!. For full details, please visit: