Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Organization: Southwestern Public Health - St Thomas Site
Description of Services: Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

Services include but are not limited to:
  • immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  • family and child health
  • breastfeeding and infant care support
  • dental health
  • sexual health
  • injury prevention
  • environmental health
  • physical activity
  • public health standards enforcement
  • research and population-based health research
  • food safety
Prevents and controls disease * maintains, improves and promotes health through health education, consultation, advocacy, public policy development, legislation, mass communications, and community development

Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment

Smoking Cessation - One-on-one counseling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quitting
 
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Enhance well-being and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries
 
Healthy Growth and Development Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:
 
Infectious Diseases Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settings
 
Sexual Health Services Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many services
  • sexual health information
  • condoms, dental dams and lubricant
  • sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
  • STI treatment
  • blood borne infection testing (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C), and referrals to specialists as needed
  • cervical cancer screening (Pap smears)
  • anonymous, rapid HIV testing
  • pregnancy testing, options counselling and referrals as needed (prenatal care, adoption and abortion)
  • emergency contraception at cost or prescription provided to access through pharmacy
  • birth control at cost or prescriptions can be provided to access through pharmacy
  • pap test (for people with no health care provider, appointment and health card required)
  • herpes testing and treatment (appointment may be required)
  • visuals for lumps/bumps (appointment required)
  • HPV genital warts treatment (appointment required)
  • Needle Exchange Program (NEP)
  • Naloxone training and kits


Services and Programs:
Requirements
Fees: Varies by program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varies depending on service
Application: Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration for certain programs or classes
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Oxford County, St Thomas, and Elgin County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-631-9900
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
Fax: 519-633-0468
Email: info@swpublichealth.ca
Website: www.swpublichealth.ca
Address: 1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
Map
Intersection: Centennial Ave and Talbot St
Location: St Thomas
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Dates: Excluding holidays
Executives: Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health

Downloads

PDF Health Status Report 2015

About Us

Southwestern Public Health serves a population of 200,000 across Oxford and Elgin Counties and the City of St Thomas. Our programs respond to public health emergencies; promote healthy lifestyles and help prevent injuries, illness and disease.


This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: May 8, 2025