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SubscribeConsultation 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.
Hot and Sticky Start to Fall Prompts Heat Alert for London and Middlesex County
Even though the fall season officially starts today, some very summer-like and unseasonably hot weather is in store for the Middlesex-London area this weekend. Because Environment Canada’s forecast is calling for daytime high temperatures of 31º Celsius for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing a Heat Alert for the next three days. The heat will be combined with very muggy conditions, with humidex values expected to reach the high 39.
Health Unit Reports Local Human Case of West Nile Virus
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding people across London and Middlesex County to protect themselves and their families after it received a report yesterday of a local human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. While it can’t be confirmed exactly where the individual was when they were bitten by the infected mosquito, they were in the local area during the time the infection would have developed. This human case is the first to be reported in the Middlesex-London area since September of 2015.
Health Unit and Local Partners Join Forces to Increase Booster Seat Use
When it comes to child safety, there’s a surprising statistic travelling Ontario’s highways and byways every day. Of the total number of children who should be seated in a booster seat when they ride in a vehicle, more than 70 percent do not, resulting in an increased risk of injury in the event of collisions or sudden stops. Because the seat belts in passenger vehicles are designed for adults and older children, smaller children can be seriously injured by the very equipment designed to keep them safe. As part of the OPP seatbelt campaign and National Passenger Safety Week, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and its Child Safety Coalition partners are highlighting the importance of booster seat use.
Breastfeeding Latch On Challenge
Join our community in celebrating the importance of breastfeeding. The goal of the challenge is to have as many breastfed babies as possible latched-on or skin-to-skin at the same time. Siblings, partners, and anyone feeding human milk (at breast or by bottle) are welcome!
Annual Infection Prevention & Control Education Day
This workshop is targeted to individuals responsible for infection prevention and control activities in acute care, long-term care and retirement homes.
MEDIA RELEASE: Curl Up for Tonight's Smoke-Free Movie - The Lego Batman Movie in Victoria Park
London, ON – Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to Victoria Park tonight and get ready for some family fun, as the Middlesex-London Health Unit brings a free showing of The Lego Batman Movie to downtown London.
Health Unit Invites Families To Strathroy For A Free Smoke-Free Movie Night
London, ON – There’ll be lots of family fun in store this Saturday night at the Fair Grounds Recreation Complex in Strathroy. That’s when the Middlesex-London Health Unit and the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc are hosting this summer’s outdoor Smoke-Free Movie Night, the third time the event is being held in the town. This year’s feature is Disney’s 2016 animated hit film Moana. While the film begins at dusk, families are encouraged to arrive early and take part in the games and activities that get underway at 5:00 p.m.