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Official account of the Middlesex-London Health Unit โ”‚ We promote and protect the health of our community. https://t.co/tQmolAa17o

London and Middlesex County
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Sometimes the best thing for the soul is go for a walk or spend time outdoors. But as temperatures remain high, so does the risk of heat-related illness, especially without the right precautions. ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐›๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐:.๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated.๐Ÿงข Wear loose,
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit's offices and clinics in London and Strathroy will be closed Monday, August 4, 2025, to observe the Civic Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30 AM. #MLHU #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty
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On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Canadians are not always aware that Black and
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Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) for parts of southwestern Ontario, including London and Middlesex County. Smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario has moved into the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate. In our region, air
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๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐‘๐’๐•๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐š๐œ๐ค๐ฒ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐.๐Ÿซ•โ™จ๏ธ. Protect yourself, family, and fur babies: .โžก๏ธ Wear light-coloured clothing (makes it easier to see ticks on your clothing).โžก๏ธ Walk in the centre of the hiking
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit is informing the residents of Middlesex County that its main office in the Shops on Sydenham (51 Front Street E. Strathroy) is temporarily closed due to required maintenance. The Dental Clinic, located in the same building, remains open. The
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Are you staying on top of your sexual health? ๐Ÿค” . However you do it, ensure regular STI testing is part of your routine! It's quick, free, and private and itโ€™s available right here in London. โœ… Book your appointment online, even for the same day! .โœ… Easy and free to use.
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๐Ÿ“Š New Data Available. Weโ€™re excited to share the latest release from the Community Health Status Resource (CHSR) series - Mental Health! This series features updated regional data and an infographic for each health topic, giving individuals and organizations valuable insights
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๐Ÿฆท๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ โ€“ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐พ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†!. Are you a parent or caregiver? Did you know that the #MLHU Dental Clinic provides free preventative dental services for children from low-income families in
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๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐ฃ๐จ๐› ๐š๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก?.Because it knew how to keep things cool under pressure! . As temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illness, especially without the right precautions. ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ
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Congratulations to Dr. Onye Nnorom ๐ŸŽ‰. The #MLHU proudly celebrates the historic appointment of Dr. Onye Nnorom as the first Black woman to serve as Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Ontario. We are deeply grateful for Dr. Nnoromโ€™s continued
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๐Ÿฆท ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ โ€“ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐พ๐˜‚ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐พ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†!. Did you know that the #MLHU Dental Clinic offers free dental services to low-income seniors in London and Middlesex County who have Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program coverage?
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๐ŸฆŸ Did you know that catch basins can be a prime breeding spot for mosquitoes?.You might have seen a technician out in the community treating them!. Since early June, the Health Unitโ€™s Vector-Borne Disease Team has been hard at work treating catch basins across our region to help
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Are you a food vendor planning to operate at a special event in Middlesex-London this year? Make sure you meet ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ to keep your customers safe!. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting your feet wet, here are some helpful
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Worried about ticks and the diseases they can carry?. You donโ€™t have to be! The #MLHU has created a 6-step video to show how easy and simple makes it to identify ticks and stay informed about the risks in your area. Just snap a photo of the tick, upload it
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Are you staying on top of your sexual health? ๐Ÿค” . Itโ€™s easy to push STI testing down the list, but weโ€™ve got a stress-free tip to help: GetaKit! . GetaKit provides self-tests and lab-based testing for HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. All you have to do is
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Canada is a beautiful country with a wealth of diverse natural beauty to explore. From the prairies to the arctic and the mountains to the Maritimes, there is a place for everyone to connect with the natural world. This Canada, disconnect from your phones and your stresses for
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The Middlesex-London Health Unit's offices and clinics in London and Strathroy will be closed Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to observe the Canada Day Holiday. We will reopen Wednesday, July 2, at 8:30 AM. #MLHU #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty
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If you meet the following criteria, you may qualify for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and pharmacist-led counseling in London and Middlesex County. Visit to view a list of local participating pharmacies or call 519-663-5317. The Middlesex-London
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Summer heat is here and itโ€™s not holding back. As temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illness, especially without the right precautions. ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ:.๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated.๐Ÿงข Wear loose, light clothing.๐ŸŒณ Take breaks in the shade or
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