Oxford’s Remote Patient Monitoring Program reducing emergency visits, improving patient outcomes

Oxford County Paramedic Services and health partners have exceeded the target for number of patients helped while achieving a 97% satisfaction rate

Oxford County’s Community Paramedicine Remote Patient Monitoring program is improving patient outcomes and quality of life for patients and caregivers in its first two years of operation, exceeding the target for number of patients helped and achieving a 97% satisfaction rate from patients as of April 2024.

Launched in August 2022 by Oxford County...

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Oxford County celebrates Paramedic Services Week, May 19 - 25

This year’s theme is “Help Us, Help You,” highlighting the many ways paramedic services help in our community

Paramedic Services Week, May 19–25, is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate the skilled paramedic professionals in our community and across the globe.

Oxford County Paramedic Services Local 114 is honouring Paramedic Services Week with daily videos on its Instagram page, highlighting this year’s theme, “Help Us, Help You.” Each video shares helpful tips that can be critical in an...

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Pilot program continues to divert agricultural wrap from the landfill

Oxford County is reminding farmers about the pilot program for agricultural plastics at the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (OCWMF).

Oxford County provides collection bags to area farmers free of charge, which is collected at the Waste Management Facility for recycling. The agriculture program accepts silage bags, bunker covers, bale wraps, fertilizer bags, and salt bags (black, blue, and white) for $50/tonne. All materials must be reasonably clean and free of contamination. Materials must...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the May 22 County Council agenda - 20240522

Curbside collection changes, audited financial statements and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

Oxford County Council will be asked to approve a number of actions to prepare the County’s waste management program for upcoming legislated changes, including the start of a food and organic waste (green bin)...

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Oxford County Library unveils forward-thinking Strategic Plan

The 2024-2028 plan focuses on adapting to changing community needs

Oxford County Library (OCL) is proud to release its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, which offers a vision for the future of library services to meet the evolving needs of Oxford County's diverse communities.

The Strategic Plan, developed in consultation with community members, library partners, staff, and board members, is a roadmap for innovation and excellence. It reflects OCL's commitment to embracing change, fostering engagement,...

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