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Subscribe[Workshop] Sex-Esteem: Developing Sexuality Confidence
Join us for a fun and unique way to learn about sexuality that provides educational opportunities for both adults with a developmental disability and the staff who support them. We understand that some people may need one to one support and others may not. We expect at least one agency support staff per person, or per group of people that register. This workshop is not appropriate for individuals who are known sex offenders. All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Health Unit Announces Hiring of new Director of Environmental Health and Infectious Diseases
After an extensive search and hiring process, the Middlesex-London Health Unit introduced Stephen Turner to staff this morning as the agency’s new Director of Environmental Health and Infectious Diseases. The Ward 11 London City Councillor and former Emergency Services professional had also been a member of the Middlesex-London Board of Health since being appointed by City Council shortly after his election win in October 2014. Turner has been on leave from the Board of Health since April.
Health Unit Celebrates the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Presents Tobacco-Free Public Health Champions…
Against the backdrop of wide open and smoke free sports fields, the Middlesex-London Health Unit recognized the key roles played over the last decade that have reduced the influence of commercial tobacco in London and Middlesex County. Since it came into law, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act has significantly reduced tobacco use, the impacts of second-hand smoke, the influence of tobacco industry marketing and the modelling of smoking behavior that can trigger young people to light up.
Safe Kids Week
Did you know? May 30 to June 5, 2016 is Parachute Canada’s Safe Kids Week, which is an annual public awareness campaign about preventable childhood injuries. The 2016 Safe Kids Week theme focuses on the top causes of injury that affect children At Home, At Play and On the Road.
Celebrate World No Tobacco Day and 10 Years of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act at St. Julien Park
The Middlesex-London Health Unit and its One Life One You youth advocacy group will celebrate World No Tobacco Day by marking the 10th anniversary of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act with a party in London’s St. Julien Park next Tuesday. Since being enacted into law, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act has significantly reduced exposure to second-hand smoke, the influence of tobacco company marketing strategies and the occurrences of tobacco use which can cause young people to start smoking.
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.
Partners Announce London’s Living Wage
London, ON – In order to provide food, clothing, housing, transportation, child care, and other basic living expenses for their family of four, a pair of London parents working full-time would need to earn $15.53 per hour, or $30,284 annually. As London’s Living Wage, that key finding was announced this morning at an event that brought together leaders from the private and public sectors, committed to ensuring their employees can live healthy lives, while making a positive contribution to the community.
[Workshop] Becoming a Mindful Workplace
Please join us on May 11 at the beautiful Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham to learn the skills you need to ensure your organization is becoming a Mindful Workplace.
Media Advisory: Community Collaboration to Announce London’s Living Wage
A collaboration of local business and public sector partners will announce London’s Living Wage and the launch of a new website (www.livingwagelondon.ca) where employers can learn more about the voluntary program, at a news conference Friday, May 13th at the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC).
Mental Health Week
We all need mental health. Mental health is not the absence of a mental illness. Mental health is a work of balance. Positive mental health isn’t about avoiding problems or trying to achieve a perfect life, it’s about having the tools to cope with difficult situations, throughout life’s challenges.