Public Health is an essential part of the local health system mandated to support the well-being of individuals and communities by promoting healthy behaviors, protecting communities from health threats, and preventing disease and injury.
Public Health is governed by a Board of Health made up of elected officials and residents from the communities served.
Dr. Nicola Mercer reports to the Board of Health in her role as Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Interview requests
Public Health is committed to working collaboratively with the media on public health topics of importance to the residents of Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. For an interview with Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer Health and CEO, or another spokesperson, please contact:
Chuck Ferguson, Manager of Communications
1-800-265-7293 ext. 4374
chuck.ferguson@wdgpublichealth.ca
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Media releases
2020
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Media Release: A Joint Letter from Dr. Nicola Mercer and Mayor Cam Guthrie: Let’s Keep Moving Forward Together (July 28, 2020)
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Media Release: Dr. Nicola Mercer revises Section 22 Order requiring face coverings in commercial establishments (July 14, 2020)
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Media Release: Public Health advises residents that rabies vaccine baiting is underway (June 22, 2020)
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CLASS ORDER: Face Coverings in Commercial Establishments (June 10, 2020)
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Media Release: Phase 2 reopening in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (June 8, 2020)
- Media Release: Statement from Dr. Nicola Mercer on Saturday’s protest (June 5, 2020)
- Media Release: Rabid bat confirmed in Dufferin County (June 4, 2020)
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Media Release: Public Health reminds residents to take precautions during this week’s heat (May 25, 2020)
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Media Release: Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s responsibility (March 22, 2020)
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Media Release - Public Health reminds residents to prepare for extreme cold as temperatures drop tonight (February 13, 2020)
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Media Release - Public Health protocols are in place to protect residents from a novel Coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China (January 24, 2020)
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Media Release - Public Health reminds residents not to bite off more than they can chew when it comes to cannabis edibles (January 8, 2020)
2019
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Media Release - New Public Health report paves the way for future growth in Centre Wellington (December 9, 2019)
- Media Release - Public Health shares powerful stories on the effects of alcohol in Dufferin County (November 12, 2019)
- Media Release - Public Health is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas (October 17, 2019)
- Media Release - The Flu is Here (October 16, 2019)
- Media Release - Public Health evaluates Guelph’s Overdose Prevention Site (September 10, 2019)
- Media Release - First rabid bat confirmed in Dufferin County since 1990
- Media Release - Preparing for the impact of climate change in Waterloo Region, City of Guelph, Dufferin County and Wellington County (July 22, 2019)
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Media Release - Public Health advises residents that rabies vaccine baiting is underway (July 9, 2019)
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Media Release - Public Health warns of hot weather ahead (July 4, 2019)
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Media Release - Bat found at Guelph home tests positive for rabies (June 24, 2019)
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Media Release - Public Health is a finalist in MaRS Health’s national Opioid Data Challenge (March 19, 2019)
- Media Release: Toronto measles exposure prompts warning from WDG Public Health (March 6, 2019)
- Media Release: Public Health partnering with Lions Club for school vision screening program (March 4, 2019)
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Media Release: Public Health is seeking input from those who use drugs through an anonymous survey (February 19, 2019)
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Media Release: Measles Exposure at Pearson International Airport (February 8, 2019)
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Media Release: Public Health offices closed due to extreme weather (February 6, 2019)
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Media Release: Public Health welcomes Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum as Associate Medical Officer of Health (January 30, 2019)
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Public Health is reminding residents to prepare for extreme cold weather days this winter (January 10, 2019)
2018
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Skunk in Mapleton tests positive for rabies (December 10, 2018)
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Public Health seeking participants for a women’s health study (November 20, 2018)
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Wellington County - Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas (November 7, 2018)
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Orangeville - Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas (November 5, 2018)
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Public Health is working with community partners to enforce the new Smoke-Free Ontario Act (October 31, 2018)
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Guelph - Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas (October 30, 2018)
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Community Health Van Saves Lives and Helps Vulnerable Residents (October 29, 2018)
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Survey of local residents reveal attitudes toward cannabis use (October 17, 2018)
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Cannabis in our community – what are the health impacts? (October 15, 2018)
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Bat at Belwood Lake tests positive for rabies with suspected human exposure (August 31, 2018)
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Investigating possible TB exposure (August 2, 2018)
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Public Health reminds residents to prepare for the coming hot weather (June 15, 2018)
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Public Health is asking for input on the impact of legal cannabis (June 12, 2018)
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Skunk found in Elora tests positive for rabies (June 1, 2018)
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Public Health’s larvicide program is reducing mosquito populations known to carry West Nile virus (May 28, 2018)
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Public Health is working to improve private well water testing rates (May 1, 2018)
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Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: Public Health Co-hosting Free Movie Event in Celebration of Youth Week (April 30, 2018)