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SubscribeDead 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.
Emergency Preparedness Week BBQ
Join us at the 3rd annual Emergency Preparedness Week BBQ on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army. Invite your friends, family and co-workers. It's all fun and games ... until an EMERGENCY happens!
From May 4th to 10th Annual Safe Kids Week Focuses on Road Safety
Warm spring weather and the lure of the outdoors have prompted many people across London and Middlesex County to oil up their chains, don their helmet and take to the open road for a bike ride. Cycling is one of the activities which fit in with Parachute Canada’s 20th annual Safe Kids Week, May 4th to 10th, where the focus is on cycling and road safety. According to the World Health Organization, more than 186,300 children around the world lose their lives each year as a result of road traffic crashes, while motor vehicle collisions are the second leading cause of unintentional hospitalizations and deaths in the Middlesex-London region. This year, Safe Kids Week coincides with the United Nations third Global Road Safety Week.
Safe Kids Week
Safe Kids Week is May 4-10, 2015, which is an annual public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about the frequency and severity of preventable childhood injuries, the leading cause of death amongst Canadian children.