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Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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Public and Occupational Health Professional Personal account- tweets and retweets are my own opinions

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

September 22โ€“28 is #EnvironmentalPublicHealthWeek and a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of Public Health Inspectors and Environmental Health Specialists here at WDGPH and across Canada. Thank you keeping our community safe and healthy.

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. September 22โ€“28 is #EnvironmentalPublicHealthWeek and a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of Public Health Inspectors and Environmental Health Specialists here at WDGPH and across Canada. Thank you keeping our community safe and healthy.

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

๐Ÿ’ง Does your water come from a private well? Test your water! Even if it looks, smells and tastes fine, your well water could have harmful bacteria like E. coli. Protect your health by testing at least 3 times a year. For more information, visit: wdgpublichealth.ca/wellwater

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. ๐Ÿ’ง Does your water come from a private well? Test your water! Even if it looks, smells and tastes fine, your well water could have harmful bacteria like E. coli. Protect your health by testing at least 3 times a year. For more information, visit: wdgpublichealth.ca/wellwater

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for parts of southern Ontario including our region. High levels of air pollution will develop over the area tonight into Friday morning due to wildfire smoke. See the full statement: bit.ly/45HZJu1


Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Tick season is here. If you're spending time outdoors, learn how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites. Ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Find out how to prevent bites and what to do if you're bitten. Learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/your-communityโ€ฆ

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Tick season is here. If you're spending time outdoors, learn how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites. Ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Find out how to prevent bites and what to do if you're bitten.
Learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/your-communityโ€ฆ

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

๐ŸฆŸ Mosquito season is here and so is our Annual Larvicide and Mosquito Surveillance Program, which helps lower the number of mosquitoes that could carry West Nile virus, reducing the risk of infection and protecting the health of our community. Learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/larvicide

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. ๐ŸฆŸ Mosquito season is here and so is our Annual Larvicide and Mosquito Surveillance Program, which helps lower the number of mosquitoes that could carry West Nile virus, reducing the risk of infection and protecting the health of our community. Learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/larvicide

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Join our team! We are currently recruiting for the following roles: ๐Ÿ”Ž Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health ๐Ÿก Family Home Visitor ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ IT Co-op, Help Desk Visit our website for full job descriptions, closing dates, and application instructions: wdgpublichealth.ca/careers

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Join our team! We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
๐Ÿ”Ž  Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health
๐Ÿก  Family Home Visitor
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ IT Co-op, Help Desk

Visit our website for full job descriptions, closing dates, and application instructions: wdgpublichealth.ca/careers

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

May 5-11 is #MentalHealthWeek. ๐Ÿง  Letโ€™s start the conversation about #UnmaskingMentalHealth and breaking down stigma. For more information and resources, visit @CMHA_NTL Mental Health Week 2025 toolkit. cmha.ca/mental-health-โ€ฆ

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. May 5-11 is #MentalHealthWeek. ๐Ÿง  Letโ€™s start the conversation about #UnmaskingMentalHealth and breaking down stigma.
For more information and resources, visit @CMHA_NTL Mental Health Week 2025 toolkit. cmha.ca/mental-health-โ€ฆ
WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. May 5-11 is #MentalHealthWeek. ๐Ÿง  Letโ€™s start the conversation about #UnmaskingMentalHealth and breaking down stigma.
For more information and resources, visit @CMHA_NTL Mental Health Week 2025 toolkit. cmha.ca/mental-health-โ€ฆ

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Rising water levels and increased flow in waterways due to rainfall and melting snow has led to flooding and road closures in Dufferin and nearby areas. See our Flooding Prevention and Recovery Guide bit.ly/3ReiSLG and well water testing info bit.ly/3RexI4N

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Rising water levels and increased flow in waterways due to rainfall and melting snow has led to flooding and road closures in Dufferin and nearby areas.
See our Flooding Prevention and Recovery Guide bit.ly/3ReiSLG and well water testing info bit.ly/3RexI4N

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the entire Grand River Watershed, including in #DufferinCounty, and #flooding has been reported in Grand Valley, Amaranth and East Garafraxa. Find more information here: ow.ly/4Ixk50ViKzM

DufferinCounty's tweet image. The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the entire Grand River Watershed, including in #DufferinCounty, and #flooding has been reported in Grand Valley, Amaranth and East Garafraxa.

Find more information here: ow.ly/4Ixk50ViKzM

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Avian influenza (bird flu) has been identified in backyard poultry in Ontario and in our community, resulting in the termination of entire flocks. Learn how to keep you and your birds healthy: bit.ly/41LBfh2 ๐Ÿฅš ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ”

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Avian influenza (bird flu) has been identified in backyard poultry in Ontario and in our community, resulting in the termination of entire flocks. Learn how to keep you and your birds healthy: bit.ly/41LBfh2
๐Ÿฅš ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ”

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Media Release: Measles circulating in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. Visit our website to read the full release: bit.ly/3F3Po0p

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Media Release: Measles circulating in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. Visit our website to read the full release: bit.ly/3F3Po0p

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our region. Visit our website for more information on staying safe during extreme cold - bit.ly/3WrTMfp.

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our region.

Visit our website for more information on staying safe during extreme cold - bit.ly/3WrTMfp.

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Join our team! We're currently hiring for Public Health Inspector Practicum Placement positions (5 temporary, full-time positions). Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/careers for the full job description and application instructions.

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Join our team! We're currently hiring for Public Health Inspector Practicum Placement positions (5 temporary, full-time positions). Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/careers for the full job description and application instructions.

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

November is National Fall Prevention Month. To prevent falls, older adults can improve their balance and stability by being active, including strength training or taking a brisk walk with friends. For more information, visit ow.ly/EnoO50TYfLC

TheWECHU's tweet image. November is National Fall Prevention Month. To prevent falls, older adults can improve their balance and stability by being active, including strength training or taking a brisk walk with friends. 

For more information, visit ow.ly/EnoO50TYfLC

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Join us on Oct. 29 from 7-8 p.m. for an online info session with Dr. Tenenbaum & Sylvie Smith on youth gambling & gaming. We'll cover strategies to help parents navigate video games and how to spot problematic behaviours. Register today: bit.ly/3N2xV9k

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Join us on Oct. 29 from 7-8 p.m. for an online info session with Dr. Tenenbaum & Sylvie Smith on youth gambling & gaming. We'll cover strategies to help parents navigate video games and how to spot problematic behaviours. Register today: bit.ly/3N2xV9k

Great news! This population is the backbone of our agricultural sector, and a critical part to maintining food security in Ontario. Glad supports are being strengthened for mental health of these workers. @RobFlackEML @CMHAWECB news.ontario.ca/en/release/100โ€ฆ


Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

The Township has been notified that the presence of blue-green algae has been observed in Irvine River at Veterans Park in Salem. This algae can produce toxins that may make you feel sick & be fatal to pets. Learn what to watch out for & stay safe here: wdgpublichealth.ca/blue-green-algโ€ฆ

CentrWellington's tweet image. The Township has been notified that the presence of blue-green algae has been observed in Irvine River at Veterans Park in Salem. This algae can produce toxins that may make you feel sick & be fatal to pets. Learn what to watch out for & stay safe here: wdgpublichealth.ca/blue-green-algโ€ฆ

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

DYK: Ticks can survive a cycle through the washing machine. Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them. Get more tips to stay tick-free: ontario.ca/ticks #TickPrevention.

ONThealth's tweet image. DYK: Ticks can survive a cycle through the washing machine.

Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them.

Get more tips to stay tick-free: ontario.ca/ticks #TickPrevention.

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

โ˜€๏ธClimate change affects our health in many ways: extreme temps, poor air quality, increased diseases, and more. This infographic shows the diverse impacts. ๐Ÿ”—Find out more about the link between climate change and health: ow.ly/H53m50SJq98

SW_PublicHealth's tweet image. โ˜€๏ธClimate change affects our health in many ways: extreme temps, poor air quality, increased diseases, and more. This infographic shows the diverse impacts. 
๐Ÿ”—Find out more about the link between climate change and health: ow.ly/H53m50SJq98

Phil ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ ๐ŸฆŸ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ reposted

Mosquitoes can be more than just a barbecue buzzkill. Certain species can carry West Nile virus that they can transmit to animals and humans. Learn how to protect yourself and your family: bit.ly/39VkCHd

WDGPublicHealth's tweet image. Mosquitoes can be more than just a barbecue buzzkill. Certain species can carry West Nile virus that they can transmit to animals and humans. Learn how to protect yourself and your family: bit.ly/39VkCHd

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