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Up one level50,000 Ontarians are poisoned each year, according to the Ontario Poison Centre
TORONTO, March 15 /CNW/ - Every year, more than 50,000 people in Ontario are poisoned. An estimated 95 per cent of these poisonings occur in the home, resulting from the improper use and storage of such common household items as cleaners, car products, medications, vitamins, cosmetics, perfumes, plants and even toothpaste.
Windsor Business Urged to "Shape Up" in Support of Health Coalition's Call For Action
The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is calling on the business community to use the extra sunshine during the summer solstice to begin a commitment to being more active.
Extreme Heat Alert Rescinded
Windsor-Essex County – Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex County, has rescinded the Extreme Heat Alert for Windsor-Essex County.
Health Units Encourage Smoke-Free Vehicles to Protect Young Passengers
Health Units across Ontario are urging drivers and adult passengers to keep vehicles smoke-free this winter.
Canada’s Food Guide Promotion Posters
Are you looking for a way to promote Canada’s Food Guide in your community, school, or workplace? This series of five posters will help you do just that! Available now for ordering.
The 2008 Health Action Hero Awards
The Health Action Hero Award recipients have been identified by their peers for their commitment to healthy living and their work with community partners to encourage and support healthy eating, regular physical activity and reduced tobacco exposure.
Heat Alert for Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health, has declared a Heat Alert for Windsor-Essex County. The combined exposure of high heat, high humidity, and smog can cause varying degrees of heat related illnesses, the most extreme cases can be life threatening.
Precautionary Heat Advisory for Sunday, August 9, 2009
With the anticipated increase in heat and humidity on Sunday, August 9, Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health, would like to remind area residents to take the necessary steps to prevent heat related illnesses. The combined exposure of high heat and high humidity can be very dangerous, with the most extreme cases being life threatening.
Reducing The Risk of Skin Cancer in Windsor's Children
To protect Windsor's children from the harmful rays of the sun, the City of Windsor - Parks and Recreation Department, the Optimist Club of Riverside, and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit have built a shade sail structure in Mic Mac park over part of the new splash pad.
2009 Windsor-Essex County Population Report Now Available
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Windsor-Essex County Population Report. This document is the first in a series of reports that provides demographic information and epidemiological patterns and trends impacting Windsor-Essex County.
Medicine Cabinet Clean Out - A Community-Wide Campaign to Reduce the Risk of Unintentional Poisonings and Environmental Contamination
To protect our health and our environment, the Windsor- Essex County Health Unit is teaming up with many partners to provide the 3rd annual community-wide Medicine Cabinet Clean Out Campaign, November 1 to 30, 2009.
Complete The Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Survey and We Can All Win!
From November 1 to 30, adults in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Medicine Cabinet Clean Out (MCCO) Campaign by returning their unused, unwanted, or expired medication and by completing the Medicine Cabinet Clean Out survey.
What's Sporting About Tobacco?
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is conducting an online survey to get local opinions about tobacco use at outdoor sports and recreation facilities like ball diamonds, soccer pitches, and outdoor rinks.
Quit Smoking During the Month of March & You Could Win!
Visit www.DriventoQuit.ca to learn more and to register.
Windsor-Essex County Residents Want Tobacco-Free Outdoor Recreation Areas
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit found that Windsor-Essex County Residents want Tobacco-Free Outdoor Recreation Areas. Indeed, a total of 1,165 residents from across Windsor-Essex County completed the “What’s Sporting About Tobacco” survey and 71% of them indicated that they support a complete ban on Tobacco use in outdoor sport and recreation areas.
Thousands of Drugs Removed From Windsor-Essex Homes.
In November, area residents were asked to participate in the Medicine Cabinet Clean Out (MCCO) campaign by returning leftover and expired drugs to a participating pharmacy for safe disposal.