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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON0460 | Last Modified: 12 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-631-9900 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-922-0096 |
| Fax | 519-631-1682 |
| info@swpublichealth.ca | |
| Website | www.swpublichealth.ca/en/my-health/infectious-diseases.aspx |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 Ensures and confirms appropriate actions and treatment are taken in response to reportable diseases and that measures are in place to limit spread to others * education about infection prevention, control and best practices offered to health care institutions, daycares, schools, community agencies, and the public Inspections - Public health inspectors inspect food premises and pools in health care institutions, group homes, homes for special care, and daycares * assess infection control practices in day cares * inspect high-risk personal services settings like tattooing and body piercing places TB Testing - TB skin testing * by appointment only * clients must return to the Health Unit two days later to have the TB skin test read by a Public Health Nurse * TB skin tests are only done onsite for medical or immigration purposes |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Elgin County |
| Boundaries | St Thomas and Elgin County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Visit website, email, or call for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Agency Information | |
| Funding | Municipal - St Thomas ; Provincial - MHLTC ; Regional - Elgin County |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | St Thomas (Elgin Mall) |
| Located In Community | St Thomas |
| Address & Map | 1230 Talbot St St Thomas, ON N5P 1G9 |
| Intersection | Centennial Ave and Talbot St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |