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TITLE: “Celebrate food… from field to table”
DATE: Mar 3, 2010
DESCRIPTION: 2010 Nutrition Month campaign focuses on using locally grown foods for healthy meal preparation
FILES: 2
Nutrition Month news release 20100303.pdf 166 KB 26 Secs. (56Kbps)
2010 nutrition month flyer.pdf 192 KB 30 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health issues cold weather alert (Jan 28)
DATE: Jan 28, 2010
DESCRIPTION: Public Health has issued a cold weather alert for the Oxford County area for this evening
FILES: 2
Cold weather alert 20100128.pdf 40 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Cold weather alert backgrounder.pdf 60 KB 9 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Renegades Family Night a chance for youth to win prizes and support tobacco-free sports and recreation
DATE: Jan 20, 2010
DESCRIPTION: OCPH&ES is promoting tobacco-free sports and recreation at this Friday’s Woodstock Renegades Family Night
FILES: 1
Advisory Hockey Night 20100120.pdf 124 KB 19 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: “A simple yet bold hygienic approach to life”
DATE: Jan 18, 2010
DESCRIPTION: 2010 Environmental Public Health Week goes back to basics with hand washing focus
FILES: 5
EPH Week 20100118.pdf 156 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)
EPHW2010Poster.pdf 6.2 MB 17 Mins. (56Kbps)
OCPH - FOOD INSPECTION JAN 16.mp3 469 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)
OCPH - CHILDCARE & NURSING JAN 18.mp3 470 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)
OCPH - DRINKING WATER JAN 19.mp3 480 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Driven to Quit Challenge helps tobacco users turn their willpower into horsepower
DATE: Jan 11, 2010
DESCRIPTION: More than 200 people in Southwestern Ontario have already committed to quit smoking this March by registering for the fifth annual Driven to Quit Challenge with a chance to win a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
FILES: 1
Driven to quit 20100111.pdf 160 KB 25 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: New incentives aimed at helping youth start the new year tobacco-free
DATE: Jan 7, 2010
DESCRIPTION: Public Health targets youth smoking in 2010 with “Quitting is contagious” and “Play, live, be… tobacco-free” campaigns
FILES: 1
News release new incentives 20100107.pdf 157 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Workshop asks, what will my community look like in 25 years?
DATE: Jan 7, 2010
DESCRIPTION: OHHN sponsoring full-day workshop with keynote speaker for Oxford County residents interested in building a better community
FILES: 1
News release 20100107.pdf 157 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: New director of Public Health & Emergency Services announced
DATE: Jan 5, 2010
DESCRIPTION: New director brings 14 years experience in public health management with emphasis on building community partnerships
FILES: 1
PH director news release 20100104.pdf 44 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: “Smoke on this!”
DATE: Dec 8, 2009
DESCRIPTION: New health promotion campaign for teens by teens focuses on deadly chemicals found in tobacco smoke
FILES: 1
News release 20091207.pdf 154 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Seasonal flu clinics begin December 5 in Oxford - Updated with January schedule
DATE: Nov 25, 2009
DESCRIPTION: It’s a different flu season: Oxford County residents will need the seasonal flu shot in addition to the H1N1 shot to fully protect themselves this winter
FILES: 3
H1N1&Seasonal_Dec12-Jan14.pdf 182 KB 28 Secs. (56Kbps)
NR_SeasonalFluClinics_20091125.pdf 146 KB 22 Secs. (56Kbps)
H&S 20091125.pdf 203 KB 32 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: H1N1 flu shot clinics now open to all
DATE: Nov 17, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County residents who want the H1N1 flu virus vaccine can receive it at one of the scheduled Public Health clinics or from participating family doctors
FILES: 2
H1N1_community_clinics_20091117.pdf 234 KB 36 Secs. (56Kbps)
NR_Open_clinics_20091117.pdf 158 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: New priority groups and new clinic dates for H1N1 flu shots
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Updated Nov 16: Priority groups now expanded to include children up to 18 years of age and seniors 65 and older with underlying medical conditions
FILES: 3
Priority_Week4_20091116.pdf 184 KB 29 Secs. (56Kbps)
News_alert_teenagers_20091116.pdf 110 KB 17 Secs. (56Kbps)
NR_New_priority_groups_20091113.pdf 151 KB 23 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: More H1N1 flu shot clinics for high-priority groups announced
DATE: Oct 28, 2009
DESCRIPTION: New: Clinics for Nov 11-13
FILES: 4
News release priority clinics Wk 2 20091028.pdf 123 KB 19 Secs. (56Kbps)
Priority groups Week 2 - 20091028.pdf 184 KB 28 Secs. (56Kbps)
Nov 7 clinics 20091107.pdf 199 KB 31 Secs. (56Kbps)
Week 3 20091110.pdf 176 KB 27 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Unadjuvanted H1N1 flu shots to be offered to pregnant women at two clinics this week
DATE: Nov 3, 2009
DESCRIPTION: OCPH has now received the unadjuvanted H1N1 flu vaccine for pregnant women
FILES: 1
News alert pregnancy clinics 20091103.pdf 115 KB 18 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: H1N1 flu shot clinics for high‐priority groups begin October 27
DATE: Oct 21, 2009
DESCRIPTION: First round of clinics will focus on individuals who are at greater risk of health complications from the H1N1 flu virus
FILES: 3
Priority group clinics Week 1 - 20091021.pdf 194 KB 30 Secs. (56Kbps)
News release priority clinics 20091021.pdf 156 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)
NR priority clinics update 20091028.pdf 32 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Seasonal flu clinics for seniors begin October 13
DATE: Oct 13, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Seasonal flu vaccine being offered to seniors aged 65 years and older and residents of long‐term care homes
FILES: 2
Media advisory 20091013.pdf 149 KB 23 Secs. (56Kbps)
Senior seasonal ad 20090930 final.pdf 108 KB 17 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: More help for depressed or anxious moms coming this fall
DATE: Aug 17, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health to hold first drop-in session for new mothers with symptoms of a postpartum mood disorder on September 2 in Woodstock
FILES: 1
PPMD support group 20090817.pdf 142 KB 22 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Beach water quality
DATE: Aug 17, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County’s public beaches are tested regularly for water quality from June to the end of August
FILES: 2
Beach water quality fact sheet 20090807.pdf 403 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)
Beach water quality N/A N/A

TITLE: “Tell us MOE” contest winner
DATE: Jun 23, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Story by Princeton student chosen to be published on youth smoking prevention website
FILES: 1
MOE winner 20090623.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health receives second lab confirmation of H1N1 flu virus in Oxford County
DATE: Jun 18, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Adult individual tested for H1N1 flu virus on June 5 and has since recovered
FILES: 1
H1N1 News second case 20090618.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: A gift from dad on Father’s Day
DATE: Jun 15, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Oxford’s Tobacco Prevention Team is asking dads who smoke to give the gift of Father’s Day back to their kids by quitting smoking
FILES: 1
Fathers Day 20090615.pdf 47 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Heart & Stroke Foundation ensures life-saving defibrillators come to secondary schools in Woodstock
DATE: Jun 12, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Huron Park students rallied their school community to raise funds for an automated external defibrillator in memory of their teacher, Frank DeLuca
FILES: 1
HuronParkAED20090612.pdf 158 KB 24 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Steer tests positive for rabies
DATE: May 21, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Steer from South West Oxford Township farm is first animal to test positive for rabies this year
FILES: 1
First rabies case 20090521.pdf 45 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Dead bird surveillance program for West Nile Virus discontinued
DATE: May 14, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Residents no longer required to report dead crows or blue jays to Public Health
FILES: 2
WNV program change 130509.pdf 47 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)
WNV backgrounder 130509.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Joe Pember appointed manager of Emergency Services
DATE: May 14, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Currently serving as acting manager, Pember to officially take on new role on May 18
FILES: 1
JP media release 130509.pdf 35 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health confirms first case of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in Oxford County
DATE: May 4, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health & Emergency Services has received confirmation of the first case of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in an Oxford County resident.
FILES: 2
H1N1 News release May 4.pdf 35 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)
H1N1 backgrounder May 4.pdf 35 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Oxford County Public Health congratulates Driven to Quit winner
DATE: May 1, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Update on Canadian Cancer Society's Driven to Quit Challenge
FILES: 1
D2Q 09 ON Public ... 343 KB 54 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Oxford County partners with other public health units on alcohol liability workshop for golf courses
DATE: May 1, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services is partnering with four area public health units to hold an Alcohol Liability and Risk Management Workshop on May 6 at Greenhills Golf Club in London.
FILES: 1
Golf workshop May 1.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health investigating pertussis (whooping cough) cases
DATE: Apr 22, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health & Emergency Services asking community to watch for signs of “whooping cough” and seek medical treatment if infected
FILES: 2
Pertussis news release Apr 22-09.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Pertussis fact sheet Apr 22-09.pdf 90 KB 14 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: "Pause to Play…Turn Off the Screens Week" kicks off April 23
DATE: Apr 21, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Central PS to take part in tri-breaker challenge, “Are you healthier than an elementary student?” Watch the event streamed live at www.tvdsb.on.ca/lordelgin
FILES: 1
TOTS Event Apr 23-09 upd.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Supporting a healthier environment this Earth Day
DATE: Apr 21, 2009
DESCRIPTION: With a mandate to promote healthy behaviours in a healthy environment, Public Health and Emergency Services supports the 39th anniversary of Earth Day.
FILES: 1
Earth Day April 21-09.pdf 85 KB 13 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Play, watch, cheer-- but don’t smoke!
DATE: Apr 20, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public is reminded that new smoking restrictions are in place for parks and sports fields
FILES: 2
Smoking bylaw reminder news Apr20-09.pdf 68 KB 10 Secs. (56Kbps)
New bylaw reminder ad April 2009.pdf 202 KB 31 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Maintaining good oral health in a bad economy
DATE: Apr 7, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health focuses on families facing financial hardship for Oral Health MonthTM
FILES: 1
Oral_Health_Month_Apr7-09.pdf 39 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Salons are spreading the word: “Be a breast friend”
DATE: Mar 30, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Local hair stylists enlisted as part of breast screening awareness campaign by public health units
FILES: 1
BFF Mar 30-09.pdf 46 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Preschool Health Fair launches 20th year
DATE: Mar 25, 2009
DESCRIPTION: One of the first programs of its kind, Oxford County's Preschool Health Fair will screen nearly 900 children this spring
FILES: 1
Pre-School Health Fair opening NR final.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold weather alert
DATE: Mar 2, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Media advisory & backgrounder
FILES: 2
ColdweatheralertMar2-09.pdf 43 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Protecting_your_health_cold_weather.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold weather alert
DATE: Feb 27, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Media advisory & backgrounder for Feb 27
FILES: 2
Cold weather alert Feb 27-09.pdf 44 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Protecting_your_health_cold_weather.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Learn how to “eat for energy” in Nutrition Month
DATE: Feb 24, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health and the Oxford Heart Health Network to host free workshop with special guest speaker as part of national Nutrition Month in March
FILES: 1
Eating for energy Feb 24-09.pdf 43 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health dental program expands to include teens
DATE: Feb 24, 2009
DESCRIPTION: New funding under Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy raises cut-off to 17 years of age for emergency dental care for low-income children
FILES: 1
CINOT expands Feb 24-09.pdf 43 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold weather alert
DATE: Feb 23, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Cold weather alert & media backgrounder
FILES: 2
Cold weather alert Feb 23-09.pdf 44 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Protecting_your_health_cold_weather.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Creating a spark this Valentine’s Day…without the smoke
DATE: Feb 13, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Quitting smoking could be the best gift that you can give to your special someone and yourself this year for Valentine’s Day.
FILES: 1
D2Q Valentines Day Feb 12.pdf 50 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Information sessions on changes to small drinking water systems legislation
DATE: Feb 4, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public health inspectors are hosting information sessions across the County in February to let facility owners and operators know about changes to provincial legislation for small drinking water systems.
FILES: 1
SDWS info sessions Feb 4 2009.pdf 39 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: New Acting Medical Officer of Health appointed
DATE: Feb 3, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Council has approved the appointment of Dr. Douglas Neal as Public Health’s new Acting Medical Officer of Health effective January 1, 2009.
FILES: 1
New Acting MOH Feb 3 2009.pdf 37 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold weather alert
DATE: Feb 3, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Public Health has issued a cold weather alert beginning the evening of Feb 3 until the evening of Feb 5.
FILES: 4
Cold weather alert Feb 3 2009.pdf 49 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)
Cold weather alert january 23.doc 360 KB 56 Secs. (56Kbps)
Cold weather alert january 13.doc 360 KB 56 Secs. (56Kbps)
Cold weather alert Dec 31.doc 357 KB 56 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Learn how to save a life at South Gate Centre!
DATE: Feb 3, 2009
DESCRIPTION: A free public training clinic for CPR will take place on February 21 at South Gate Centre.
FILES: 2
Woodstock HSFO CP ... 142 KB 22 Secs. (56Kbps)
HSFO Poster Woodstock-FINAL.pdf 1.3 MB 3 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold Weather Alert
DATE: Jan 23, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Cold Weather Alert
FILES: 1
Cold Weather Alert 1.4 MB 4 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold Weather Alert for Oxford County
DATE: Jan 13, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Cold Weather Alert for Oxford County
FILES: 1
Microsoft Word - ... 1.4 MB 4 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold Weather Alert
DATE: Dec 31, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Cold Weather Alert
FILES: 1
Cold weather alert Dec 31.doc 355 KB 55 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health & Emergency Services encourages responsible hosting this holiday season
DATE: Dec 23, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Hosting a party over the holidays? Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services is advising people to keep their hosting responsibilities in mind when party planning to ensure a safe and healthy holiday for all.
FILES: 1
Responsible host Dec 2008.pdf 48 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Cold weather alert
DATE: Dec 23, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services has issued a cold weather alert for the Oxford County area for December 22 and 23, 2008
FILES: 1
Cold weather alert Dec 22-08.pdf 51 KB 8 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Heart & Stroke Foundation ensures life-saving defibrillators come to Oxford County
DATE: Dec 18, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Twenty new public access defibrillators are coming to Oxford County
FILES: 2
Oxford County press release final Dec 17-08.pdf 148 KB 23 Secs. (56Kbps)
Oxford sites.pdf 69 KB 10 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Blanket donation extends warmth to those in need of emergency care
DATE: Dec 15, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Emergency Services to distribute Oxford Insurance Brokers Association’s second annual blanket donation
FILES: 2
Blanket donation release Dec 15-08.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)
Blanket donation photo.pdf 101 KB 15 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Oxford Youth Action Alliance encourages everyone to play, live, be... tobacco-free
DATE: Nov 24, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Youth across Ontario are being invited to join in Tobacco ACTION Week, Nov 23-29
FILES: 3
Action Week Press Release_Nov_29-08.pdf 27 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)
Action Week media advisory Nov 24-08.pdf 26 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)
Action Week Backgrounder_Nov_26-08.pdf 27 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Oxford County unveils strategy to stop substance abuse
DATE: Nov 20, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Collaborative strategy brings together more than 50 service providers and agencies in effort to prevent, treat and raise awareness of substance abuse
FILES: 2
OCDTF news release Nov 20 final.pdf 33 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)
OCDTF Presentation November 20-08.pdf 297 KB 46 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Calf tests positive for rabies
DATE: Nov 7, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Case marks first animal to test positive for rabies in Oxford County this year
FILES: 1
Rabies Nov 7 2008.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Ontarians to receive free medication to help them quit smoking
DATE: Oct 21, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Ontarians who want to quit smoking have one more way to do it today thanks to a study that will distribute free nicotine replacement therapy and counseling support.
FILES: 2
STOP on the Road Oct 21_08.pdf 27 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)
STOP on the Road fact sheet.pdf 36 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: New report shows mother and baby health improving in Oxford County
DATE: Oct 7, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Oxford’s first comprehensive report on reproductive health will help shape policy, programs moving forward
FILES: 1
Mother_and_baby_health_improving_7_Oct_2008.pdf 45 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health expands service in Tillsonburg
DATE: Oct 1, 2008
DESCRIPTION: New Sexual Health Clinic will offer range of services
FILES: 1
Tillsonburg clinic services 1 Oct 2008.pdf 38 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Once may not be enough: Public Health encouraging a second MMR vaccination for 18 to 25-year olds
DATE: Sep 25, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is encouraging 18 to 25-year olds to receive a second dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine if they have only received one dose in the past. Those who have never been vaccinated are also encouraged to consider getting the MMR vaccine.
FILES: 1
mumps1.pdf 29 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Public Health Encouraging Immunization
DATE: Sep 11, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is strongly encouraging all residents, 25 years of age and under, to review their immunization records.
FILES: 1
Mumps Media Release September 5, 08 23 KB 3 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Listeria Outbreak expanded food recall warning to high risk groups
DATE: Aug 26, 2008
DESCRIPTION: please read for further information
FILES: 1
august 25 listeria outbreak expanded warning.pdf 945 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Listeriosis outbreak in Ontario
DATE: Aug 22, 2008
DESCRIPTION: please read for further information
FILES: 1
meat recall_august 22 media release.doc.pdf 674 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Positive bird WNV - Norwich, Ontario
DATE: Aug 15, 2008
DESCRIPTION: please read for further information
FILES: 1
Microsoft Word - ... 559 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
DATE: Aug 7, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Please read for more information including Mumps Vaccine Clinic schedules.
FILES: 1
Mumps Outbreak 34 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Recreational Water Safety
DATE: May 28, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Recreational Water Safety
FILES: 1
RecreationalWaterSafetyMay282008.pdf 856 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Choosing Tap Water Benefits the Environment
DATE: Apr 22, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Consider your "carbon footprint" this Earth Day.
FILES: 1
Choosing Tap Water 658 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Earth Hour, Saturday, March 29th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
DATE: Mar 13, 2008
DESCRIPTION:
FILES: 1
MediaReleaseEarthHourMar1308.pdf 24 KB 3 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Clean out the Medicine Cupboard for Safety
DATE: Mar 13, 2008
DESCRIPTION:
FILES: 1
MediaReleaseMedecineCleanoutMar1308.pdf 30 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Rabid Puppy - Reminder to Residents
DATE: Jan 29, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Rabid Puppy - Reminder to Residents
FILES: 1
rabiespuppy.pdf 28 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Local Businesses Get Serious About Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning – Woodstock, ON
DATE: Dec 4, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Imagine that ten percent of your employees are too sick to come to work on any given day. Imagine an ice storm so severe it rips down power and telephone lines, leaving the community without light, heat, or working telephones for days. The ever-present threat of natural and man-made hazards presents serious challenges for businesses today.
FILES: 1
Dec_5_MediaRelease.pdf 27 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Third Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus – Woodstock, ON
DATE: Sep 20, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been found positive for West Nile virus (WNv) by a standard VecTest completed at the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre in Guelph. The bird was found in the City of Woodstock on September 17, 2007. Further confirmatory tests are pending.
FILES: 1
thirdPositiveCrowSeptember182007.pdf 20 KB 3 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Warm Blankets, Warm Hearts
DATE: Sep 14, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Insurance Brokers Association Provide Blankets to Those in Need
FILES: 1
Blankets Donated ... 28 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Second Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus - Woodstock
DATE: Aug 29, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been found positive for West Nile virus (WNv).
FILES: 1
MediaRelease (WNv Crow)_Aug_29, 07.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Bat Tests Positive For Rabies, Caution Needed (Thamesford, ON)
DATE: Aug 10, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A bat found in a home in the Thamesford area was sent away by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for testing and came back positive for Rabies.
FILES: 1
Media Release (Bat Rabies) 43 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Beach Posted at Pittock Conservation Area – Woodstock, ON
DATE: Aug 9, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services wishes to advise the general public that the beach swimming areas at Pittock Lake have been posted as hazardous for swimming due to high bacterial levels.
FILES: 1
Media Release (Pi ... 33 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Hershey Product Consumer & Health Hazard Advisory
DATE: Jun 27, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Certain chocolate products made by Hershey Canada Inc. may contain Salmonella Bacteria. Consumers cautioned to check for possible recalled codes.
FILES: 1
Hershey Recall 677 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Smog Advisory - June 25, 2007
DATE: Jun 26, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A smog advisory is in effect for our region.
FILES: 1
Smog Advisory 46 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Emergency Preparedness Day: June 23, 2007
DATE: Jun 15, 2007
DESCRIPTION: The Town of Tillsonburg will host Oxford County Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, June 23, 2007
FILES: 1
EmergencyPrepardenessDay(June23,07).pdf 45 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: West Nile Virus Watch Begins
DATE: May 23, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County residents are being asked to help with surveillance efforts.
FILES: 1
West Nile Virus 531 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: South-West Oxford Fire Departments Receive Defibrillators
DATE: Feb 1, 2007
DESCRIPTION:
FILES: 1
South-West Oxford ... 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Media Release
DATE: Jan 10, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Highway Emergency Detour Routes (EDR) Established Through Oxford County
FILES: 1
EDR Signs Media Release 31 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

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West Nile Virus Media Releases
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TITLE: Dead bird surveillance program for West Nile Virus discontinued
DATE: May 14, 2009
DESCRIPTION: Residents no longer required to report dead crows or blue jays to Public Health
FILES: 2
WNV program change 130509.pdf 47 KB 7 Secs. (56Kbps)
WNV backgrounder 130509.pdf 41 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Positive Bird WNV-Norwich, Ontario
DATE: Aug 15, 2008
DESCRIPTION: please read for further information
FILES: 1
Microsoft Word - ... 559 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: West Nile Virus Watch Begins - Woodstock, ON
DATE: May 8, 2008
DESCRIPTION: To report dead bird sightings, call 539-9800 Ext. 3489
FILES: 1
WNVwATCH2008.pdf 884 KB 2 Mins. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Second Dead Crow from Oxford County Found Positive for West Nile Virus - Woodstock
DATE: Aug 29, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been found positive for West Nile virus (WNv).
FILES: 1
MediaRelease (WNv Crow)_Aug_29, 07.pdf 42 KB 6 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Dead crow from Oxford County found positive with West Nile virus - Woodstock, ON.
DATE: Aug 9, 2007
DESCRIPTION: A dead crow submitted for testing from Oxford County has been found positive for West Nile virus (WNv).
FILES: 1
MediaRelease (WNv Crow) 54 KB 8 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: West Nile Virus Watch Begins
DATE: May 23, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County residents are being asked to help with surveillance efforts.
FILES: 1
West Nile Virus 531 KB 1 Mins. (56Kbps)

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Mumps Outbreaks Media Releases
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TITLE: Once may not be enough: Public Health encouraging a second MMR vaccination for 18 to 25-year olds
DATE: Sep 25, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services is encouraging 18 to 25-year olds to receive a second dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine if they have only received one dose in the past. Those who have never been vaccinated are also encouraged to consider getting the MMR vaccine.
FILES: 1
2nd MMR vaccine f ... 29 KB 4 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
DATE: Sep 5, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Public Health Encouraging Immunization
FILES: 1
mumpsSept5.pdf 23 KB 3 Secs. (56Kbps)

TITLE: Mumps Outbreak in Oxford County
DATE: Aug 6, 2008
DESCRIPTION: Please read for more information including Mumps Vaccine Clinic schedules.
FILES: 1
Mumps.pdf 34 KB 5 Secs. (56Kbps)

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