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SubscribeWith Winter's Arrival, Health Unit Reminds Local Residents to be Aware of Bats
The return of wintry weather, cold temperatures and the recent report of a bat which tested positive for rabies, have prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to increase awareness about what people should do when they encounter a bat. With bats seeking places to hibernate, there is the potential for residents to come into contact with the animals, which could create the risk of contracting rabies. Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus; which when left untreated, is fatal to humans.
Health Unit's Annual Community Flu Clinics Get Underway this Weekend
The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s annual influenza immunization campaign gets underway this week. With flu season right around the corner the Health Unit will hold the first of its nine community-based immunization clinics on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre at 656 Elizabeth Street in London.
Halfway Into the in motion Challenge, the Physical Activity Minutes are Adding Up
With the first two weeks of the in motion™ Physical Activity Community Challenge now complete, Londoners of all ages have been answering the call to add more physical activity to their lives.
Injury Prevention Conference to Focus on Preventing Travel-Related Injuries
The 14th annual Not By Accident Conference will be held on Thursday, October 17th at London’s Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre. The conference, hosted by the Southwest Injury Prevention Conference Network, draws together professionals from the education, health care, law enforcement, emergency services and other sectors to discuss and promote injury prevention. The theme for this year’s conference is Destination: Injury-Free, focusing on best practices for preventing injuries across various modes of transportation including off-road vehicles, bicycles, walking and other types of active travel.
Health Unit Reports Fourth Local Case of E.coli 0157:H7 Linked to Burger Recall
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified of an additional case of E. coli O157:H7, bringing to four the number of local cases linked to the recall of Compliments brand Super 8 Beef Burgers.
Health Unit Reports Three Local E.coli 0157:H7 Cases Linked to Burger Recall
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified of three confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 that have been linked by laboratory evidence to the current recall of Compliments brand Super 8 Beef Burgers.
Breastfeeding: Circles of Support
Each year in Canada, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated October 1-7. This year’s theme highlights the fact that breastfeeding women need support in order to start breastfeeding, and to continue.
World Breastfeeding Week 2013: Circles of Support
Each year in Canada, the first week of October marks World Breastfeeding Week. The Middlesex-London Health Unit, along with its partner agencies and community organizations, is involved in a variety of events between October 1st and 7th to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme, Breastfeeding: Circles of Support, highlights that women need support from family, friends and the community to not only start breastfeeding, but to continue as long as they can.
Health Unit Invites Families to Victoria Park for a Smoke-Free Movie Night
Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend time with your whole family? Then gather your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and make your way to Victoria Park on Friday, September 27th for London’s second Smoke-Free Movie Night.
Londoners Challenged to Build Physical Activity into Each Day in October
Londoners are being called upon to make the Forest City “Canada’s Healthiest Community”. The in motion™ Physical Activity Community Challenge was launched this morning at the Covent Garden Market by London Mayor Joe Fontana and the Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Christopher Mackie. The month-long event challenges local residents to add at least five minutes of physical activity to their daily routine each day in October. To assist participants, Middlesex-London in motion™ is also launching a mobile app to track progress and minutes of physical activity. The app can be downloaded at www.inmotion4life.ca.