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SubscribeQuit Smoking Workshop
Are you ready to quit smoking? The Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a workshop in London to help you quit. The STOP program delivers research-based, cost-free smoking cessation workshops in local communities. To see if you’re eligible and to register, please call: 519-663-5317 ext. 4357.
Health Unit Warns About Unlicensed Home-Based Tattoo Shop
London, ON - The decision where to get a tattoo requires consideration; much more important than what it will look like, is who will create the tattoo. Public Health Inspectors from the Middlesex-London Health Unit inspected a home-based tattoo operation at a Waterloo Street residence recently, after receiving a complaint from a member of the public. During their visit, inspectors found that infection control measures and other safety procedures were deficient.
Health Unit Draws Attention to Increase In Local Pertussis Cases
London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit has recently noted an increase in the number of pertussis cases, including several confirmed cases at a local school, prompting the declaration of an outbreak there. Of the cases at the school, several were not vaccinated against the disease or were partially immunized. Because pertussis is often underreported, and is known to be present in many communities across the province, the Health Unit would like to remind residents about the ways they can protect themselves against this disease.
More Than 8 Million Minutes Logged During in motion™ Challenge
London, ON - The numbers are in! London and Middlesex County residents took up the month-long in motion™ Community Challenge in October, smashing the total number minutes logged in 2014. The totals were counted from the in motion™ app and the paper trackers to reveal more than 8.3 million minutes of physical activity completed by 19,773 people.
National Home Fire Safety Week
November 24 – 30, 2015 is National Home Fire Safety Week, and the Middlesex-London Health Unit is encouraging residents, landlords and property managers to reduce the risk of fires by making their homes smoke-free. Not only is smoking harmful to your health, but it’s the leading cause of fatal fires in Ontario (Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs).
A Safe Passage - Advanced Practitioner Training
This practitioner training prepares healthcare practitioners to be able to provide knowledgeable, sensitive and helpful interactions when caring for women whose pregnancies, childbirth, and transition to motherhood are being impacted by past or current experiences of abuse or trauma.
The ABC’s of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) - Effects of Parental Opiate Use on Child…
This Mainpro® C interactive workshop (accredited for up to 3.0 Mainpro-C credits) will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the impact of parental opiate use on child developmental outcomes.
Quit Smoking Workshop
Are you ready to quit smoking? The Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a workshop in London to help you quit. The STOP program delivers research-based, cost-free smoking cessation workshops in local communities. To see if you’re eligible and to register, please call: 519-663-5317 ext. 4357.
World Breastfeeding Week
In Canada, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from October 1 to 7 to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and child health. This year’s theme is about breastfeeding mothers returning to work or school.
Infection Prevention and Control Education Workshop
Elgin St. Thomas Public Health and Middlesex-London Health Unit Infectious Disease Control Teams are please to present the 2nd Annual Infection Prevention and Control Education Workshop. Join us for an engaging full day of education!