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SubscribeFREE Smoke-Free Movie Night (Postponed to Saturday, Sept. 1)
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and favourite snacks and join the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and the One Life One You youth leaders for a FREE movie night in Strathroy for the whole family! We're featuring Peter Rabbit and celebrating Smoke-Free Movies, so come on out and enjoy our family-friendly event.
Increasing Reports of Opioid Overdoses Cause Concern On International Overdose Awareness Day
London, ON – The potential arrival of new and highly toxic forms of opioids to our region is causing concern as the world marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Over the last several weeks, staff at the Middlesex-London Health Unit have received information about an increasing number of overdoses due to opioid-poisoning.
Human Case and More Positive Mosquito Traps Show West Nile is Still Here
The report of a local human case of West Nile Virus (WNV), and the discovery of six new mosquito traps containing bugs that tested positive for the disease, has the Middlesex-London Health Unit reminding the community that mosquitoes are still biting. While the Health Unit reports that the infected individual has shown no symptoms of the virus, their diagnosis combined with finding more West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes is significant. The half dozen traps are located in areas that cover parts of London and central and western Middlesex County, suggesting mosquito populations capable of spreading West Nile Virus are widespread.
Late Summer Heat and Humidity Prompt Health Unit to Issue Fifth Heat Warning
London, ON – Even though school starts next week, the current Environment Canada forecast is reminding us that summer is very much still here. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding the public to stay cool, seek shade and plan outdoor activities early in the morning or in the evening as hot and humid conditions descend upon the region today and tomorrow. Environment Canada’s forecast for the London and Middlesex County region is calling for daytime high temperatures of 31º Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, reaching the Health Unit’s threshold for issuing a two-day Heat Warning. The Heat Warning will come into effect on Monday, August 27th and will remain in effect until temperatures are expected to drop overnight into Wednesday, August 29th.
Health Unit Postpones Strathroy-Area Smoke-Free Movie Night to Saturday September 1st
With Saturday’s forecast calling for wet and cloudy conditions throughout the day, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has decided to postpone its Smoke-Free Movie Night to Saturday, September 1, 2018.
Health Unit Advises Service Provider’s Clients to Consult Doctors About Testing
A lapse in infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices is prompting the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) to issue a public call to clients of London’s ParaMed Flex Clinics to speak to their healthcare providers about the possible need for blood testing.
Heat on the Horizon for Civic Holiday Weekend
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding the community that it’s important to consider the heat when planning outdoor activities over the long weekend when temperatures are expected to rise. While Saturday’s expected high of 29º Celsius isn’t enough to trigger a Heat Warning, Environment Canada’s forecast for the London and Middlesex County region is calling for daytime high temperatures of 31º Celsius on Sunday and Monday, which will reach the Health Unit’s threshold for issuing a two-day Heat Warning. The Heat Warning will come into effect on Sunday, August 5th and will remain in effect until temperatures are expected to drop overnight into Tuesday, August 7th.
Childhood Early Intervention Programs to Shift From Health Unit to Thames Valley Childrens Centre…
After two decades of successfully overseeing tykeTALK, as well as the Infant Hearing and Blind Low Vision Early Intervention Programs, the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s (MLHU) leadership role with these programs will be changing as of September, 2019. With the support of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, MLHU has entered into discussions to transfer the lead agency role for these programs to the Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC).
Glencoe Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The Boil Water Advisory issued for the Village of Glencoe on Monday, July 30th has been lifted. Laboratory tests conducted on samples taken from the Glencoe Water Distribution System on Monday and again on Tuesday, July 31st, have been completed and indicate that the water is safe to drink.
Mosquitoes Found in London Trap Test Positive For West Nile Virus
While summer draws people out of their homes so they can enjoy the sunshine and warmth, it’s also the time of year when steps need to be taken to protect ourselves from mosquitoes, so they don’t put a damper on all the fun. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding local residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, after a trap in London was found to contain insects that tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap was located near Springbank Drive and Wharncliffe Road, and is the first to be found this summer containing West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes.