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SubscribeFamilies of Breastfed Babies to Launch National Breastfeeding Week Saturday
Families who breastfeed their babies are invited to gather at the South London Community Centre on Saturday morning for this year’s Breastfeeding Challenge, an early kick-off to National Breastfeeding Week. To celebrate this year’s theme, “Breastfeeding - Foundation of Life”, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and its community partners are hoping to attract a large number of nursing mothers, their partners, support people and of course their children, from across the region. The Challenge takes place this Saturday, at the South London Community Centre. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Breastfeeding Challenge at 11:00 a.m. The goal of the Challenge is to have as many breastfed babies as possible together at the same time.
Health Unit to Introduce Business Case for Supervised Consumption in London
London, ON – In the face of the on-going drug crisis affecting London and Middlesex, the Middlesex-London Health Unit has developed a business case for Supervised Consumption in London. The document will be presented at this week’s Board of Health meeting.
Temperature Expected to Reach 32° Celsius With High Humidity Tomorrow Prompting One-Day Heat Alert
Although it’s been hot and muggy for the last several days, the conditions are expected to cross the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s threshold for a Heat Alert tomorrow. The current Environment Canada forecast is calling for the mercury to climb to a daytime high of 32° Celsius with a humidex of 44. It’s important to consider the heat and humidity when planning outdoor activities when conditions reach this level, including any outdoor work, physical activity and sports. The Heat Alert will come into effect Wednesday, September 5th and will remain in effect throughout the day, until temperatures are expected to drop overnight to a low of 18° Celsius.
FREE 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.