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Despite being around for a very long time, Lyme disease and ticks have only recently become a top-of-mind health issue. That’s because the areas of Ontario considered ‘at-risk’ for Lyme disease are...Read more
* NEW * Online Tick Photo Submission Form for identification of blacklegged ticks is now available. What to do if you find a tick attached to you or your pet Remove it carefully using tweezers...Read more
As the warmer weather continues to approach, we are spending more time outdoors. Also, during the COVID -19 pandemic, more and more people are enjoying the outdoors gardening, spending time in the...Read more
With September comes change. Kids are back to school, cool, crisp weather has settled in, and the changing colours of autumn are starting to show; perfect for outdoor class trips and leisurely hikes...Read more
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi , transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Lyme disease is designated as a disease of public health...Read more
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 population of blacklegged ticks – the species that can transmit the...Read more
To : Board of Health Meeting Date : May 1, 2019 Report No. : BH .01. MAY0119 . C08 Prepared By : Mike Coburn, Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health; Patty Montague, Health Promotion...Read more
The tips below are intended to help you take clear photos at the right angle to help us to identify your tick quickly. If the photos are not clear and do not show the right angle, we may need to...Read more
As the weather gets nicer, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get outside. Hiking, backyard BBQ s and visiting neighbourhood parks are just a few of the activities I will enjoy with my...Read more
In 400 BC the famous Greek physician Hippocrates urged physicians to consider all aspects of their patients’ lives, including their environment. From the late 1800s to mid-1900s the idea gained...Read more
Public Health is governed by a Board of Health consisting of provincially appointed local municipal councillors, mayors and community members and is mandated to support the well-being of individuals...Read more
Public Health is governed by a Board of Health consisting of provincially appointed local municipal councillors, mayors and community members and is mandated to support the well-being of individuals...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
WDGPH ’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan High School Immunization Notices Online Appointment Booking NEW Blog: The Basics – Five simple ways every family can give their child a great start in life National...Read more
Public Health is in your community. We’re not always visible, but we’re ready to respond at a moment’s notice. You might see our public health inspectors trolling for ticks , spraying for West Nile...Read more
I missed the Canada Day fireworks this year, a shame since I hear it was a spectacular year for fireworks around the country with it being Canada’s 150th anniversary. I missed the fireworks because...Read more
To: Board of Health Meeting Date: November 6, 2019 Report No.: BH .01. NOV0619 . C20 Prepared By: Janice Walters, Manager, Control of Infectious Diseases;, Jessica Morris, Manager, Rabies Program;...Read more
To: Board of Health Meeting Date: September 4, 2019 Report No.: BH .01. SEP0419 . C17 Prepared By: Janice Walters, Manager, Control of Infectious Diseases, Jessica Morris, Manager, Rabies Program,...Read more
Public Health regularly communicates and collaborates with healthcare providers in our area, including physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, long-term care staff, emergency service workers (...Read more