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!


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Thursday, December 12, 2024
HPPH Clinton Site Closed Thursday, December 12, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Ailsa Craig

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
London Health Sciences Centre Expands Children’s Emergency Department by 50 Per Cent

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Ontario Growing Its Long-Term Care Workforce

Friday, December 06, 2024
Ontario Invests in Largest Expansion of Seniors Active Living Centres

Friday, December 06, 2024
Middlesex-London Health Unit Closes Its Offices for the Second Day in a Row Due to Winter Weather

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Protect Yourself from Respiratory Illness This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Middlesex-London Health Unit Offices Closed December 5 Due to Winter Storm

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Ontario Supporting Seniors and Their Caregivers

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Ontario Continuing to Build a More Connected and Convenient Health Care System

Monday, December 02, 2024
Ontario Connecting People to Dementia Care and Supports for Caregivers

Monday, December 02, 2024
HPPH Clinton site closed Monday, December 2, 2024



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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