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Did you know that almost half of the population of Wellington and Dufferin Counties get their drinking water from private wells? Unlike municipal water, which is tested and treated before it reaches...Read more
Whether you choose to drink water just when you’re thirsty or you subscribe to the conventional wisdom of drinking eight glasses a day, it is important to drink enough water to stay hydrated. It’s...Read more
Even though, until very recently, winter was battling spring for top spot, the calendar (and now the weather too) indicates that spring has finally arrived! As we stir from our winter slumber, it’s...Read more
Last week we officially welcomed Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum to our WDG Public Health team as Associate Medical Officer of Health ( AMOH ). Stationed at our Guelph office on Chancellors Way, Dr. Tenenbaum...Read more
Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of WDG Public Health calls access to dental care an important part of the health of our region because it contributes to increased self esteem, as...Read more
We are all aware of the habits that help keep our mind and body healthy—eat well, exercise, stay up to date with immunizations and health screenings, connect with loved ones, and so on. However, one...Read more
One way or another you heard about the harms and risks associated with radon gas in your home, so you did the responsible thing and bought a radon test kit through Public Health – good job! But we...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