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Walk-in vaccine appointments available The West Elgin Chronicle

WEBSouthwestern Public Health also offers a same-day vaccination list for residents eligible for a first or second dose. This list allows people who can get to a clinic …

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Officials tighten COVID rules for West Elgin and seven other areas

WEBShe noted that that particular mutation did not prompt this week’s decision, which was based off data up to Nov. 24. The municipalities covered by the new rules …

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Health alliance seeks local artists to enhance hospital grounds

WEBA selection committee of hospital leaders, patient advisers and staff will review all submissions. “Whether through sculptures, installations, murals, or other mediums, …

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Two new doctors join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

WEBTwo new doctors join Chatham-Kent Health AllianceBack to video. Dr. Kinza Ijaz has joined the internal medicine department, and Dr. Adaora Obi has joined the …

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Health alliance welcomes new obstetrician and gynecologist

WEBDr. Abdulhamid Azaghdani has joined as an obstetrician and gynecologist in the women and children’s department, the hospital said in a release Monday. “We are …

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New medical officer of health starts March 21 in Elgin, Oxford

WEBArticle content. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a new medical officer of health is taking over in St. Thomas and Elgin and Oxford counties.

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Health unit responds to public feedback with more COVID data

WEBThe health unit listed 43 new known cases of COVID-19 last week along with 10 new flu cases and 14 people in hospital for COVID infections. The two new …

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Sarnia hospital addictions hub approvals needed urgently: mayor

WEBSarnia hospital addictions hub approvals needed urgently: mayorBack to video. A Lambton County council committee this week backed Mayor Mike Bradley’s …

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New family physician recruited The West Elgin Chronicle

WEBDr. Monica Faria, a Calgary native who obtained her masters of science and medical degree at the University of Calgary and completed her family medicine …

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Elgin County to receive nearly $1M for team-based primary health …

WEBElgin County will receive nearly $1 million from the provincial government to expand team-based health care in the region. This advertisement has not loaded yet, …

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Surviving the outbreak The West Elgin Chronicle

WEBArticle content. Patrick Brennan. The Chronicle. If you feel like the flu is just hours away from invading your body or you've just finished a struggle by coping with it, …

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A Scribe's Musings: First Five focuses on young children's wellness

WEBFirst Five will address the most critical pillars of the supports that families need: education, child health assessments, vaccinations, referral requests for further …

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Why you might prefer to be treated by a female doctor

WEBFor both male and female genders, “patients have lower mortality and readmission rates when treated by female physicians,” the study found. Results showed …

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Elgin County health team gets provincial approval, $1M in funding

WEBJoin the conversation. Judith Wiley is co-chair of the Elgin Ontario Health Team. Derek Ruttan/Postmedia Photo by Derek Ruttan / Derek Ruttan/London Free …

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A fond farewell to retiring West Elgin doctor The West Elgin …

WEBDr. Kevin Mardell is retiring from the West Elgin Community Health Centre at the end of September after 28 years of providing excellent medical care in this …

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CKHA recognized for stellar effort with organ and tissue donations

WEBThe provincial conversion rate award is for exceeding the provincial rate of 63 per cent of potential organ donors becoming actual donors and this year CKHA …

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Half of Canadians unhappy with provincial health care: Poll

WEBThe poll also found nearly six in 10 Canadians think the rate of growth of public health care spending is unsustainable, while only a quarter think the increase in …

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BCHU and HNHU boards vote to merge The West Elgin Chronicle

WEBA BCHU and HNHU merger has been part of discussions since 2019 when Ontario said it wanted to reduce 35 health units to just 10, including bringing together …

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STEGH Foundation launches new online 50/50 raffle

WEBThe monthly raffle will run for 12 months. (Submitted) The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation launched a new fundraising initiative on Thursday, Oct. 1 – …

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