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Friday, January 30, 2015
Huron-Perth Catholic DSB Hosts Applause Breakfast Awards

Friday, January 30, 2015
Many Illnesses Circulating: Protect Yourself

Thursday, January 29, 2015
5th Annual Handbags for Hospice Sets Incredible New Fundraising Record

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Statement by Ontario Health Minister on #BellLetsTalk Day

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Ontario to Host Summit On Work-Related Traumatic Mental Stress

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Ontario Seniors Community Grants Accepting Applications

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Year of the Brain 2015 Kicks Off in Southwestern Ontario

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force and the Grey Bruce Health Unit Response to Final Report of the Precarious Work Group of Peace and Justice

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Respecting Trans Inmates: New Policy Recognizes Gender Identity and Gender Expression

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Ontario Appoints Panel to Look at Ending Long-term Homelessness

Monday, January 26, 2015
City Launches New Online Survey Seeking Input on Strategic Plan

Monday, January 26, 2015
Ontario Funds Research into Treatment of Depression, Alzheimer's, Autism and Parkinson's

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Drink Less, Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Thursday, January 22, 2015
LHSC Statement Regarding Ministry of Labour Visit

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Weedless Wednesday: A Great First Step to a Life Free From Tobacco

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A Decade of Progress Toward A Smoke-Free Ontario

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Sexual Violence, Mental Health Raised During Campus Tour

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Quitting Smoking Could Win you a Car, Cash or Other Prizes!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Become Smoke Free and Win!

Monday, January 19, 2015
Ontario Increases Wages for Early Childhood Educators

Monday, January 19, 2015
Want to Lower your Risk of Cancer? Drink Less Alcohol

Monday, January 19, 2015
National Non-Smoking Week: Contest, Cessation Support and More, to Help Smokers Quit

Monday, January 19, 2015
"Someone said yes": Liver transplant recipient shares his story to encourage organ donation

Friday, January 16, 2015
President’s Award Program Recognizes the Extraordinary People at LHSC

Friday, January 16, 2015
Improving Mental Health for Postsecondary Students

Friday, January 16, 2015
Give Your Brain and Body a Boost! The Alzheimer Society Minds in Motion® Program Launches in Awareness Month

Friday, January 16, 2015
Ontario Health Study to Run London Study Centre January 25-30

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Cancer… Reduce Your Risk, Rethink Your Drinking

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Public Meeting to Be Held Regarding Restorative Care Unit Closure

Monday, January 12, 2015
Stratford Public Library's Economic Impact

Monday, January 12, 2015
Overhaul of Dinesafe Website Makes It Easier to Find Restaurant Inspection Info

Monday, January 12, 2015
National Non-Smoking Week Offers Chances to Quit and Win

Monday, January 12, 2015
New Active Transportation Videos Feature Huron County

Monday, January 12, 2015
United Way Perth Huron Launches 2015 Newcomer Outreach and Needs Assessment (NONA) Project

Friday, January 09, 2015
Cold Weather Reminder

Thursday, January 08, 2015
Prenatal Class Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Thursday, January 08, 2015
Rethink Your Drinking Campaign Draws Link Between Cancer Risk and Alcohol

Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Recruitment of Three New Family Physicians to Stratford

Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Health Unit Cancels Services Due to Hazardous Weather

Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Want to Lower your Risk of Cancer? Drink Less Alcohol

Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Alzheimer Awareness Month Targets Women with “The 72%” Campaign Women Doubly Affected Says Alzheimer Society

Monday, January 05, 2015
Burn Calories, Not Your Money

Monday, January 05, 2015
Quit For Good in 2015

Monday, January 05, 2015
London Health Sciences Centre Welcomes First Baby of 2015

Coordinated Care Planning South West End-of-Life Care Network South West Healthy Aging