Program:	Environmental Health
Organization:	Southwestern Public Health - Woodstock Site
Description of Services:	Public health specialists concerned with environmental factors affecting human health Protects the health of the community * inspections of safe water (drinking water, public pools and spas, beach management) * food safety inspections (commercial, retail and institutional food premises) * analysis of health hazards (such as ticks, Lyme disease, mosquitoes and West Nile Virus) * emergency preparedness * weather and air quality alerts * seasonal housing inspections Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries from the public on a variety of environmental health matters including food safety, health hazards, animal bites and rabies, drinking water and infectious diseases Resources and applications for migrant housing and special events available   Animal Bites/Rabies Helps prevent human cases of rabies by: Investigating reports of people bitten or scratched by domestic and wild animals to determine possible exposure to the Rabies virus providing information and resources for health care professionals providing post-exposure rabies vaccines to attending doctor for treatment on an as-needed basis Report any animal bites and/or scratches here * Health care providers, emergency service providers or animal care providers are required to report an animal bite   Certified Food Handler Training Full day Certified Food Handler courses provided throughout the year and monthly exam challenges * certification is valid for five years and accepted across Ontario   Food Safety Works to prevent and reduce foodborne illness in the community by:   On Call Services Public Health Inspectors provide on-call coverage and responses for urgent public health situations including:   Safe Water Monitors community drinking water systems, public beaches, public pools and hot tubs and provides information on water quality testing and potential health effects
Requirements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Varies depending on service
Application:	Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	St Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-421-9901 ext 3520
Toll-Free:	1-800-755-0394 ext 3520
Fax:	519-539-6206
Email:	info@swpublichealth.ca
Website:	www.swpublichealth.ca/community-health/environment...
Address:	410 Buller St Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2		Map
Intersection:	Buller St and Light St
Location:	Central Oxford
Hours:	Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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