Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit delivers comprehensive public health services to residents and businesses across Windsor, Essex County, and Pelee Island, operating under Ontario's Health Protection and Promotion Act. Its core mandate spans injury and fall prevention, nutrition and physical activity promotion, substance-abuse and smoking cessation initiatives, and workplace health programs. The unit also administers immunization clinics, tuberculosis testing, sexual and reproductive health services, and manages reportable diseases and outbreak responses, while supporting school-based health programs and community inspections. By integrating prevention, education, and clinical care, the Health Unit fosters a healthier, safer community and offers employees a mission-driven environment that values public service and collaborative impact.