As a new employee with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health, I jumped at the chance to ride along with one of our most experienced…

What if the choices your youth makes are actually signals they’re asking for support? Supporting your child’s mental health doesn’t always…

Ticks are becoming part of everyday life in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. As our climate changes and tick populations expand, more…

This winter, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health, with support from Dufferin County and Wellington County, delivered a day-long…

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and, for many, that means celebrating with friends. But before you raise your glass (or anything…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “highly processed foods (HPF)” tossed around a lot lately. Sometimes it’s framed in a way that feels confusing, judgmental or even a little scary. Let’s slow it down and talk about what it means and practical tips to eat fewer HPF.

You may have recently noticed a magnifying glass icon on many prepackaged foods. Their job is simple: flag foods that are high in nutrients linked to chronic disease when eaten often, like saturated fat, sugar and sodium.

Here are a few tips from our resident food safety experts to keep your holiday meals merry, safe and off the naughty list.

Many people in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph struggle to afford dental care, which can lead to untreated problems that affect overall…

We’ve seen a lot of questions, comments, and misconceptions about radon lately, especially with November being Radon Action Month. To help…

This week marks seven years since cannabis became legal in Canada. A lot has changed about our relationship with cannabis since 2018…

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. As this day approaches, it’s an opportunity to take a collective pause to acknowledge and…

It’s almost 420 (April 20). If you’re planning to partake, WDG Public Health is sharing four tips this week to help you have a safer day…

Despite laws meant to keep vaping products out of the hands of minors, youth are still finding ways to get them—often from people they know…

In a world with unrealistic beauty standards and societal expectations surrounding body image, fostering a positive relationship with food…

Human trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights that impacts individuals, families and entire communities. While…

Norovirus has made headlines in our community recently with a cluster of cases at the University of Guelph impacting hundreds of students…

Sexual health services are a cornerstone of public health, however, for various reasons, including access, stigma, and fear, many people do…

As the weather starts to get warmer and we begin spending more time enjoying the outdoors, we are quickly reminded of the pesky guests that…

If you feel like you’ve been hearing more and more about ticks and Lyme disease in the last few years, you aren’t imagining it. The…

Each Earth Day, we are reminded that what happens to the environment affects us all. As we each try to reduce our personal environmental…

Are you tired of seeing your hard-earned groceries in the trash instead of on your plate? You're not alone. Despite our best intentions a…

Are you pregnant? Have a new baby? Thinking about the journey ahead can come with a huge sense of excitement, but can also feel overwhelming…

Did you know that about 80 percent of brain development takes place before a child turns three? As a caregiver, you play an essential role…

There’s no sugar coating it—since the legalization of non-medical cannabis, there has been an increase in emergency department visits across…