Windsor Family Health Team

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

✨ All About Our Self-Esteem Group ✨

At Windsor Family Health Team, we believe mental and emotional well-being are an important part of overall health.

We invite you to watch our short video, “All About Our Self-Esteem Group,” to learn more about this supportive, skills-based group designed to help build confidence, self-understanding, and resilience.

🗓 Group Dates: February 25 – April 1
📍 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM

If you’re curious about whether this group might be right for you, we encourage you to take a few minutes to listen and check it out.

For more information or to ask about registration or a referral, please contact Windsor Family Health Team.

02/02/2026

February is Black History Month

A time to recognize and honour the history, contributions, and lived experiences of Black communities, past and present.

At Windsor Family Health Team, we acknowledge the vital role that Black individuals and families play in shaping our community. We also recognize that experiences of racism and inequity continue to impact health and well-being. As a primary care team, we are committed to providing care that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of our patients.

This month, and throughout the year, we remain dedicated to listening, learning, and working toward health care that is equitable, culturally safe, and grounded in dignity for everyone we serve.

We encourage our community to take time to reflect, learn, and celebrate Black history and excellence, today and every day.

01/30/2026

📣 Expanded After-Hours Care at WFHT

Windsor Family Health Team is improving access to after-hours care by offering additional Saturday morning Urgent Care Clinics from February to May 2026 (in addition to our regular Monday–Thursday evening clinics).

🩺 Who can book?
Urgent Care is available to all rostered WFHT patients with a Physician or Nurse Practitioner.

📋 Continuity of care matters
Your visit notes and follow-up items will be shared with your regular Primary Care Provider, who will be consulted as needed to support your ongoing care.

⏰ What is Urgent Care for?
Appointments are limited and reserved for concerns that need care within 24–36 hours, such as:
• cough, cold, flu, fever
• COVID symptoms
• rash
• new injury
• urinary tract infection (UTI)

📞 How to book:
Call 519-250-5656, extension 1 and speak with our medical reception team.

🚨 Medical emergency?
Call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

Supporting timely access to Urgent Care for those who need it most.

01/28/2026

Cannabis Poisoning in Children: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know

Edibles and other cannabis products can look like candy or baked goods to children. Even small amounts can cause serious symptoms, including extreme sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, trouble breathing, or seizures.

Protect your child:
• Store cannabis locked, out of sight, and out of reach
• Keep products in original, child-resistant packaging
• Never use cannabis in front of children
• Avoid calling edibles “treats” or “candy”
• Talk with your child—at an age-appropriate level—about why cannabis is dangerous and not safe for kids

If a child may have consumed cannabis:
Call Poison Control Canada: 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) or go to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms are severe, call 911.

Prevention starts with safe storage and honest conversations.

01/23/2026

Attention Patients: Weekend Weather Advisory for Windsor, Ontario

The upcoming weekend in Windsor is expected to bring very cold temperatures, with daytime highs consistently below freezing and overnight lows dropping well below -15°C. Snow showers are also possible later in the weekend.

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm:

• Dress in warm layers with a wind-resistant outer layer, and make sure to cover exposed skin (hat, scarf, mittens/gloves, warm socks and waterproof boots).
• Stay dry and change out of wet clothing immediately, as moisture increases heat loss.
• Limit time outdoors if possible, especially during the coldest periods and when wind chill is significant.
• Check on elderly family members, neighbours, and those at higher risk of cold-related health concerns.
• In case of symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite — such as uncontrollable shivering, numbness, confusion, or pale skin — seek medical help promptly.

Track the Latest Weather Updates:

• Environment Canada Weather Forecast for Windsor:

Environment Canada's weather web site provides official weather warnings, current conditions, forecasts, and weather models, for public and marine areas in Canada. Canadian weather RADAR, tropical storm tracking, lightning activity, UV index, and AQHI index values also available.

01/20/2026

WFHT joined its community partners on to learn and support improvements in care and access for mental health and substance use. The 1st (hopefully annual) Symposium was a great success!

Kudos to the organizing partners for a great event: Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association, Family Services Windsor-Essex, Windsor Regional Hospital, Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor, Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Children First.

01/12/2026

Thank You, Alivia!

We would like to thank our co-op student, Alivia, for her support in helping to raise awareness about cervical screening in recognition of Cervical Screening Awareness Month.

If you are between the ages of 25 and 69, regular cervical screening is an important part of preventive health care.

To book an appointment, please call our office or schedule online.

Taking a few minutes for screening can make a lasting difference.

01/05/2026

✨ Self-Esteem Group — New Session Starting ✨

A new session of our Self-Esteem Group will be starting soon. This supportive group is designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen self-worth, and develop practical skills for everyday life.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore self-esteem in a safe, respectful environment while connecting with others and learning strategies that support emotional well-being.

👉 See below for registration information.

01/05/2026

Mental health is a community effort. 💚

On January 19, people are coming together for Connecting Our Community—a mental health symposium focused on connection, collaboration, and care across Windsor-Essex.

📍 Serbian Centre
📅 Monday, January 19
🔗 Register: https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/connecting-our-community/
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Register below.