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SubscribeHealth Unit and Dental Society Highlight Importance of Having Children's Teeth Checked by Their…
When should a child first visit a dentist? The Canadian Dental Association, the Canadian Pediatric Society and Health Canada all recommend children should be seen by a dental professional by the time they turn one year old.
Join the Effort to Prepare Parks for Arrival of Outdoor Smoking Bylaw
It’s clear that smoking doesn’t belong in London’s parks, playgrounds, sport fields or at the entrance to municipal buildings.
An Important Notice from the Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding Alysena 28 Birth Control Pills
You may have heard recent news about the birth control pill Alysena 28 (ali-see-na). This product has been recalled and should not be used because there is a risk of getting pregnant while taking this pill. Alysena is similar to the birth control pill, Alesse.
Completely Redesigned Website Makes It Easier To Find Local Health Information
Whether you’re a parent, a health care provider, a teacher, an employer or just someone looking for accurate, reliable local health information, your search just got easier.
Health Unit Says Smoking in Movies is Not Academy Award Worthy
While Hollywood is preparing to roll out the red carpet for Sunday night’s 85th Annual Academy Awards, One Life, One You, the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Youth Engagement Team is raising the red flag about tobacco use in film.
Health Board Announces its Choice for New Medical Officer of Health for Middlesex-London Health Unit
After a national search, the Middlesex-London Board of Health announced today that it has selected a new Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Health Unit Ends Middlesex-London’s First Cold Weather Alert of 2013
The Cold Weather Alert issued by the Acting Medical Officer of Health on Tuesday, January 22nd has now been terminated.
Weedless Wednesday Encourages All Tobacco Users to Quit for One Day
Tomorrow is Weedless Wednesday, the annual one-day challenge that encourages people who smoke to butt out, and encourages people who use smokeless forms of tobacco, like dip, chew or snuff, to keep it in the tin for at least one day, as a first step to becoming tobacco-free for life.
Cold Weather Alert Issued for Middlesex-London
The Acting Medical Officer of Health has issued Middlesex-London’s first Cold Weather Alert of 2013.
Christmas Baking from Uninspected Kitchens Could Lead to Holiday Illness
There are a lot of ways to save time as you prepare for the holidays.