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Infectious Diseases
410 Buller St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4N2
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4N2
519-421-9901 ext 3500
519-533-0131
Toll-Free: 1-800-755-0394 ext 3500
Fax: 519-539-6206
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Call, visit website or email
Eligibility / Target Population
Varies depending on service
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Area Served
Oxford County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
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
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
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2023: Suggest an edit