The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit could soon open up shop at the University of Windsor.
Under a new agreement, the health unit and the university plan to collaborate on research and programming and retrofit an old residence that, over recent years, hasn't been in use.
The health unit would move into Residence Hall West after a retrofit. The building is older; it was built in 1967 and closed when student needs changed. It would house a new office and clinical space.
The partnership still needs the university's Board of Governors' approval, which could come this fall.
"This partnership aligns with the university's vision of being an engaged and meaningful community partner and opens the door to collaboration resulting in exceptional teaching, learning, and research opportunities," said University President and Vice-Chancellor Doctor Robert Gordon.
Health unit CEO Nicole Dupuis said their combined efforts would support public health in the community.
"It offers increased capacity to support our clients and the community and opens the door to forge strategic collaboration across a broad range of areas, including public health research," she said.
The Board of Governors holds its first meeting of the school year on October 18, but so far, there is no indication the partnership will be on the agenda.
