Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
St Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Programs and services to help people’s well-being and reduce their health risks * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and governance * work to incorporate health in everyday settings
food and nutrition information, programs, and services
help to stop smoking
Smoke Free Ontario Act enforcement
alcohol and drug use information
promotion of physical activity
personal safety and injury prevention information
sun safety information
Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use
Food and Eating
Website contains links to community resources, such as Registered Dietitians in Oxford County, community meals food bank, and emergency food sources * resources and information to support food and eating for every stage of life; food in schools, reducing weight bias, and food insecurity
Sun Safety
Information and resources on how to protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays * includes information on sunscreen, skin cancer, and artificial tanning