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London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit is advising clients of Cali Nails at White Oaks Mall in London, to consult their healthcare providers and discuss the risk of potential exposure to blood-borne infections, and to consider testing for Hepatitis B, C and HIV. Potential exposures may have occurred for clients who received services at the salon between May 4, 2017 and January 5, 2018.
Continued Cold Weather This Weekend Prompts Health Unit to Extend Alert
London, ON – With the current Environment Canada forecast calling for temperatures to remain below -15°C this weekend, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is extending its Cold Weather Alert until Monday, January 8. Anyone spending time outdoors, or taking part in winter activities is asked to prepare for the conditions.
Frigid Winter Temperatures Tonight, More Cold This Week Prompt Cold Alert
With a forecast overnight low of -18C, and daytime highs of just -15C for Thursday and Friday, the bone-chilling cold is expected to continue late into the week. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing a Cold Weather Alert that will be in effect starting tonight and continuing until early Saturday morning. Anyone spending time outdoors this evening, or taking part in winter activities over the next several days is asked to prepare for the conditions.
Safe Food Handling A Key Part Of A Healthy And Happy Holiday Season
London, ON – The Holiday Season is here and many people across the Middlesex-London region will be celebrating with friends and family over festive meals and treats. While this time of year is something many people look forward to, it is also the time when illnesses can grab hold and take the energy out of the festivities. With influenza currently circulating in the community, and the Public Health Agency of Canada investigating 40 cases across the country of E. coli illness linked to romaine lettuce, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is calling on the community to use extra care to prevent spreading germs.
Health Unit and Partners Prepare to Take Next Step in Local Opioid Crisis Fight
With data gathered from public consultations and the recent recognition of a provincial public health emergency, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and its partners are setting the groundwork for the next phase of the local drug crisis response.
Early Successes and Solid Potential Prompt Health Unit to Launch the Nurse-Family Partnership®
London, ON – With clients telling stories of lives changed for the better by a pilot project started last February, the Middlesex-London Health Unit formally launched the Nurse-Family Parnership® (NFP) this morning. The announcement was also attended by Deputy Premier and London North Centre MPP, Deb Matthews, who first announced a $351,000 grant in September of 2015, through Ontario’s Local Poverty Reduction Fund, that led to the creation of the Canadian Nurse-Family Partnership Education (CaNE) project.
Ongoing Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) Disease Outbreak Prompts Alert
The Middlesex-London Health Unit issued an alert to local healthcare providers, hospitals and community partners today, as part of its ongoing investigation of an invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) outbreak declared more than 18 months ago. Since April 1st, 2016 more than 132 cases of iGAS infection have been reported to the Health Unit. Of the cases, 22% required treatment in intensive care, 15% had Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, 15% had Necrotizing Fasciitis (also called “flesh-eating” disease), and nine people have died.
Consultation Process Into Supervised Consumption Facilities Begins Today
LONDON, ON – Seeking the community’s input, insights and feedback is a critical step in finding ways to address the drug crisis that currently holds thousands of Londoners in its grip. Gathering this information through an online survey and a series of community consultation meetings are important steps in seeking a local exemption under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Being granted an exemption under the Act is a crucial component in the process of London being considered for the establishment of Supervised Consumption Facilities in the City.
Increase Noted in Number Of Local Pertussis Cases
London, ON – Middlesex-London Health Unit staff members have noted an increase in the number of pertussis cases over the past three months. While the agency expects to see six to eight cases of the highly contagious respiratory disease each year, the Health Unit has been following up with 15 confirmed cases since June.
Latch on Challenge on Saturday Kicks off World Breastfeeding Week
Nursing mothers from across London and Middlesex County are being invited to take part in the Latch On Challenge to celebrate the start of World Breastfeeding Week. The Latch On Challenge takes place this Saturday, at the South London Community Centre; registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Latch On Challenge at 11:00 a.m. The goal of the challenge is to have as many breastfed babies as possible latched on, or skin-to-skin, at the same time.