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More funds for public health

WEBIn total WDGPH received $469,700 in funding. That includes $150,800, representing a one-per-cent increase in base funding as part of a previous commitment …

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Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website

WEBWellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments …

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Family Health Team wrapping up drive-through vaccination clinics

WEBELORA – The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) completed its final COVID-19 drive-through vaccination clinic on July 16. Dr. Julie Ray, one of about 30 …

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Board of health concerned about recommended lab closures

WEBGUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned with a recommendation by Ontario’s Auditor General to close six of 11 Public …

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up across WDGPH region

WEBCOVID-19 cases. As of March 22, there were 292 known active cases of COVID-19 in the region (up from 259 a week earlier) and 94 in Wellington County (up from 76). There are …

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WDGPH anticipates new vaccine clinic will provide more booster …

WEBAnyone between five and 11 years old needs an appointment for a first or second dose, as does anyone of any age for a third dose. Appointments can be …

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Public health embarks on several innovative projects

WEBAnother innovation report was around digital hand-held devices for public health inspections. A 2023 pilot project involved 246 inspections of 175 vendors at 22 …

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Not just for the Irish; shamrock has medicinal uses

WEBShamrock, or seamróg in Irish gaelic, means “little clover” and has been a lucky symbol of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, since the early 1700s. Irish brides tuck a shamrock or two in …

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Addison Hill inspires new 'Heal the Future' campaign at SickKids …

WEBTORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Addy, as …

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County planning symposium on health, housing in region

WEBGUELPH – The County of Wellington is planning a health and housing symposium early next year that will touch on issues around mental health, addiction and …

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‘It’s time for action’: attendees offer mixed reviews of health

WEBGUELPH – Health care is an essential part of addressing the homelessness crisis, and the County of Wellington worked to highlight this during its recent …

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New medical facility offers 'one-stop shop' for community

WEBCENTRE WELLINGTON – Officials say the new Trailside Medical Centre offers a “one-stop shop” for healthcare in the community, in addition to a collaborative …

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New doctor joins East Wellington Family Health Team

WEBRoxanne Trangmar is now part of the East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) and will be working out of the Erin Medical Clinic in Erin village. Trangmar recently finished …

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Hospitals, health teams launch website on care options for cold/flu

WEBWELLINGTON COUNTY – Local health care providers are part of a group that has launched a new website to help residents “get the right care at the right time.” …

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Homewood has been treating mentally ill people since 1883

WEBDr. Stephen Lett served as Homewood’s first medical superintendent from 1883 to 1901. He considered alcohol and drug dependency to be a treatable health problem, and in 1888, …

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Palmerston and District Hospital

WEBPALMERSTON – Officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Palmerston and District Hospital. Two inpatients and five staff at the hospital have tested positive for …

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Local hospitals appoint Angela Stanley new president, CEO

WEBMOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) and Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) officials have announced the appointment of a …

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Public health adds COVID-19 vaccine clinics for fourth doses

WEBWELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are offering additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those wishing to receive a fourth dose. Wellington-Dufferin …

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