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SubscribeDead Crow Found In Middlesex County Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
London, ON – A dead crow found in Ailsa Craig has tested positive for West Nile Virus, which is the second positive crow this year and the first in Middlesex County. Last week a bird found in London near Oxford and Wonderland tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Cooler Temperatures Bring End to First Heat Alert of 2015
London, ON – The Heat Alert issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Saturday, July 18th has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecast by Environment Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Heat Alert.
Weekend Forecast Leads to Middlesex-London’s First Heat Alert of 2015
London, ON – Environment Canada’s forecast calling for high humidex values to reach 40 has prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue the summer’s first Heat Alert for the Middlesex-London Region. The alert will come into effect on Saturday, July 18, and continue until Sunday, July 19.
Dead Crow Found in London Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The Middlesex-London Health Unit announced today that a dead crow found in the City of London has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive bird in Middlesex-London this year.
Public Pool, Spa, Tattoo and Piercing Facility Inspections Go Online Today
London, ON – Starting today, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is making inspection reports for public pools and spas, as well as tattoo and piercing premises available online. The new inspection reports, as well as those for food premises, will be accessible through the Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit.com/inspections. The format of the online inspection reports is based on the Health Unit’s revamped DineSafe food premises inspection disclosure website. Users will be able to choose whether they want to review inspections for food premises, pools and spas, or tattoo and body piercing facilities.
[Workshop] Workplace Wellness: Moving Forward!
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Graham Lowe, PhD, author of Creating Healthy Organizations, will demonstrate how improving employee health and productivity can improve the business bottom-line.
City Bus Tutorial for Youth
Attention all youth 13-20 years old! Join us and learn how to use the city bus on Saturday, May 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Beacock Public Library.
Quit Smoking Workshop
Are you ready to quit smoking? The Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a workshop in London to help you quit. Eligible participants will receive free nicotine replacement therapy and educational material to encourage participants to improve their overall health and well-being. To see if you’re eligible, please call 519-663-5317 ext. 4357.
Dog Days in the Park
Join us and the One Life One You team at Dog Days in the Park on Saturday, April 18 to celebrate our smoke-free parks!
Prescription Drug Drop Off Day
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the London Police Service and the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service will be involved in the provincial wide initiative of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, known as the Prescription Drug Drop Off Day program.