Health News For SOUTH WEST


It’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest health care and social services news. And there’s a lot to keep up with! You need to know what’s happening in your community in order to maximize your health and well-being. New services and programs open each month, existing services change locations, and new health and social services information is always available based on the results of research conducted right here in our community and around the world.

With SouthWesthealthline.ca, local news is always at your fingertips!


Friday, November 29, 2024
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Port Stanley

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Ontario Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Children’s Hospital at LHSC Expands Eligibility Criteria for New RSV Immunization Clinic

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
World AIDS Day is December 1

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Ontario Continuing to Support and Grow its Nursing Workforce

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Middlesex-London Health Unit and London Health Sciences Centre Encourage Vaccinations Ahead of Holiday Season

Monday, November 18, 2024
YOU's Community Youth Hub Set to Open at LHSC's Victoria Hospital

Monday, November 04, 2024
New RSV Immunization Clinic at Children's Hospital

Friday, November 01, 2024
Ontario Marks Woman Abuse Prevention Month



Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario

Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario 

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 if you're experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information 
Vaccines are now being made available to various population groups based specific eligibility. See your local health unit website for details:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Huron Perth Public Health
Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU)
Southwestern Public Health (Oxford - Elgin - St Thomas)

Local Health Care Service Changes

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available

COVID-19 Assessment Centres
Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are made available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies
Find an assessment centre near you


Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.


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