11/18/2025
📣 It’s Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, a time to bring attention to a growing global health concern.
To show support, both the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Erie Shores HealthCare lit their buildings blue, helping raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and the importance of using antibiotics wisely.
Here’s how everyone can help protect the effectiveness of antibiotics:
🔹 Take antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare provider
🔹 Never share or use leftover antibiotics
🔹 Stay up to date with vaccinations
🔹 Practice good hand hygiene to prevent infections before they start
Neelu Seghal, Director of Interprofessional Practice & CNE, shares an important reminder:
“Responsible antibiotic use is one of the simplest and most effective ways we can protect patient safety. Every dose matters and using antibiotics appropriately helps ensure they remain effective when we truly need them.”
Small actions today help safeguard treatment options for tomorrow.
💙 Read the full press release:
https://www.wechu.org/news-release-windsor-essex-county-health-unit-goes-blue-antimicrobial-resistance-awareness-week