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Public health programs keep our community healthy by promoting improved health, preventing disease and injury, controlling threats to human life and function, and facilitating social conditions to ensure equal opportunity in attaining health for all.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, in partnership with other agencies, and health care providers, seeks to enable all Windsor and Essex County residents to be as healthy as possible.
As Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex County, I hope this web site will assist you in finding out more about the Health Unit as well as accessing our services.
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Under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit promotes and protects the health of our community.
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Our Vision is the highest-level of health in a strong and vibrant community.
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Empowerment
To provide a quality service to the community, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit supports an environment that empowers all staff.
Accountability
Our commitment to evaluation guides effective and efficient use of resources.
Accessibility
In recognition of the diversity of Windsor-Essex County residents, we incorporate multiple strategies in all of our programs to strive for equal access.
Professionalism
Our work is guided by the Mandatory Programs and Services Guidelines and our professional obligations.
Leadership
We strive to build community capacity using referral, partnership, advocacy, coordination and collaboration.
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