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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 and trust. This is known as social supply—when young people...Read more
One year has passed since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID -19 a pandemic. This gives some a chance to reflect on how it started, where we are today and what the next year...Read more
Visual health is an important part of a child’s overall well-being, development and long-term health outcomes. Proper vision is important for a child’s movement and coordination, independence, play...Read more
Your home should be a safe place, but sometimes it can have hidden dangers that can harm your health. Knowing about these dangers and how to prevent them is important for keeping you and your family...Read more
Download the 2019 Community Report ( PDF , 35 pages, 4 MB ) Message from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health & CEO As Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph...Read more
Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Before a Flood Part 3: During a Flood Part 4: After a Flood Initial safety precautions General health considerations Clean-up What to do with household items Food Safety...Read more
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background The role of public health in land use planning can be traced back to the industrial revolution. At this time, newly urbanized areas needed the infrastructure to...Read more
Protect your future. Get vaccinated against HPV today. What is HPV ? Human Papillomavirus ( HPV ) is a very common virus that can lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, head, neck and...Read more
The Smoke Free Ontario Act ( SFOA ), 2017 protects people from harmful exposure to second-hand smoke in all enclosed public places, workplaces, limits smoking in many outdoor public places, and makes...Read more
Key immunization information Appointments: Public Health offers child and adult immunization clinics in the Guelph, Fergus and Orangeville public health offices. In addition, clinics may be available...Read more
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health ( WDGPH ) worked with four local municipalities (Centre Wellington, Orangeville, Guelph, and Shelburne) to collect measures (indicators) for how well the...Read more
Hon. Lisa MacLeod Minister of Children, Community and Social Services 14th Floor, 56 Wellesley St. W Toronto, ON M7A 1E9 Sent via email to: lisa.macleod@pc.ola.org August 17, 2018 Dear Minister...Read more
Download the 2018 Community Report ( PDF , 32 Pages, 6.6 MB ) Message from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health & CEO Change and Consistency It is a time of change for Wellington-Dufferin...Read more
Download the 2017 Community Report ( PDF ). 50 years of health and well-being In 2017, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health celebrated 50 years of promoting healthy lives and preventing disease...Read more
What to do if you find a needle or other drug paraphernalia People in our community use needles for a variety of purposes. If you find a used needle , used medical waste or drug paraphernalia, do not...Read more
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background The role of public health in land use planning can be traced back to the industrial revolution. At this time, newly urbanized areas needed the infrastructure to...Read more
MESSAGE FROM DR . NICOLA MERCER , MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH AND CEO Public Health’s programs and services are available to everyone in the community. Public Health works around the clock to help...Read more
Report to: Board of Health Meeting Date: February 3, 2016 Report Number: BOH Report – BH .01. FEB0316 . R01 Prepared by: Blair Hodgson, Health Promotion Specialist & Shawn Zentner, Manager,...Read more