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SubscribeReturn of Hot Hazy Weather this Week Prompts Summer's Second Heat Alert
With the return of very hot, humid weather to the London and Middlesex County area, the Medical Officer of Health has issued the second Heat Alert of 2013.
Upcoming Workshop for Health Care Providers: Identifying Complexities and Solutions to Nurture…
Under the leadership of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the Community Early Years Partnership and the Physician Champion Committee are pleased to offer a full day workshop entitled ‘Identifying Complexities and Solutions to Nurture Infant Mental Health.’ This workshop has been accredited for 5 Mainpro®-C credits and 1 Mainpro-M1 credits.
Lifting of Humidex Advisory Brings End to First Heat Alert of 2013
The Heat Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on Friday, June 21st has been terminated.
Hot Hazy and Humid Conditions Lead to First Heat Alert of the Year
The Medical Officer of Health has issued Middlesex-London’s first Heat Alert of 2013. The alert will come into effect on Sunday, June 23rd, and continue until into Tuesday, June 25th. It is expected that the forecasted humidex values will be in the low 40’s which is one of the Health Unit’s triggers for a Heat Alert.
Youth Use World No Tobacco Day to Call for Action for an End to
Youth from the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s One Life One You joined Health Minister Deb Matthews, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie and some 50 teens from eight other health units across southwestern Ontario to celebrate World No Tobacco Day at London’s Covent Garden Market this afternoon.
Health Minster to Join Youth in Marking World No-Tobacco Day
One Life One You, the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s youth group which educates teens about the dangers of tobacco use, will join the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews and youth groups from eight other southwestern Ontario health units on Friday, May 31st to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
Creating Healthy Active Communities – The Power of Partnerships Forum
Community leaders, municipal planners and officials from the City of London, Middlesex County, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and other agencies are meeting this afternoon to discuss ways to make our communities more healthy and active.
Promotion of Tobacco in Retail Locations Violates Smoke-Free Ontario Act
A new campaign in place at many local retailers is in violation of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
Add Your Colour - Video Launch Event
The Sexual Health Promotion Team at the Health Unit has been working with a group of youth to help address gaps in services specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals.
New Outdoor Smoking Bylaw Comes Into Effect Today
The air around London’s parks, playgrounds and municipal buildings is about to get clearer.