Health News For SOUTH WEST


It’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest health care and social services news. And there’s a lot to keep up with! You need to know what’s happening in your community in order to maximize your health and well-being. New services and programs open each month, existing services change locations, and new health and social services information is always available based on the results of research conducted right here in our community and around the world.

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Thursday, December 31, 2015
City Extends Time in Municipal Parking Lots for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Mayor's Honour List for 2016

Thursday, December 24, 2015
Santa’s Surprise Visit

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Elgin St Thomas Public Health Issues Warning about Uninspected Tattoo Business in St Thomas

Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Canada's Finance Ministers Discuss Jobs, Growth, and Strengthening Retirement Income Security

Monday, December 21, 2015
Ontario Approves 22 Local Source Water Protection Plans

Monday, December 21, 2015
Alzheimer Societies receieve $385,400 OTF Grant for Minds in Motion® program

Monday, December 21, 2015
Coping with the holiday blues

Monday, December 21, 2015
Ontario Announces 50 Clinics Offering Government-Funded Fertility Treatments

Friday, December 18, 2015
Board Ratifies Agreement with ONA

Friday, December 18, 2015
Ontario Developing Policy to Support Responsible Alcohol Use

Friday, December 18, 2015
Ontario Drinking Water Still Among the Best Protected

Friday, December 18, 2015
Tips to Maintain Mental Wellness through the Holidays

Friday, December 18, 2015
Stop the Spread of Infections This Holiday Season

Friday, December 18, 2015
'Tis the Season for Holiday Fire Safety

Friday, December 18, 2015
2015 Ontario Highlights

Thursday, December 17, 2015
Holiday Healthcare Options: Avoiding Non-Emergency Hospital Visits During the Holidays

Thursday, December 17, 2015
Raccoon Rabies in Ontario Alert

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Province Continues to Build Towards an Accessible Ontario by 2025

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Ontario Investing in 1,000 Supportive Housing Units

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Physicians deliver holiday joy at London Regional Cancer Program

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
City hosts community meeting to welcome Syrian newcomers

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Class Cancellations Over the Holidays

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Major Gift To United Way Perth-Huron Will Benefit The Children Of Huron County

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Innovative trial aims to induce remission of type 2 diabetes

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Community Meeting to Welcome Syrian Newcomers

Monday, December 14, 2015
Province-Territorial Expert Advisory Group Completes Report on Physician-Assisted Dying

Monday, December 14, 2015
Cook it Safe So Your Holiday Memories Are Merry and Bright

Monday, December 14, 2015
President's Award Program recognizes the extraordinary people at LHSC

Monday, December 14, 2015
Ontario Supports New Global Climate Change Agreement

Friday, December 11, 2015
Ontario Strengthening Provincial Immunization Program

Friday, December 11, 2015
New Report Shows Half of Grade 2 Children in Perth County have Tooth Decay

Friday, December 11, 2015
Ontario Boosting Supports in Six Communites Receiving Most Refugees

Friday, December 11, 2015
Ontario Nominates New WSIB President

Friday, December 11, 2015
5th Annual "Care-A-Van of Hope" Raises $88,932 thanks to Scotiabank Match!

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Ontario Selects Christine Elliott as First-Ever Patient Ombudsman

Thursday, December 10, 2015
LHSC to recognize President's Award recipients

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Ontario Passes Budget Measures Act

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Raccoon Rabies in Ontario: Protect Your Pets

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Province Strengthening Relationship with Indigenous Partners

Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Help Develop Ontario's Budget

Tuesday, December 08, 2015
City of London recognizes recipients of its Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards

Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Health Unit Warns About Unlicensed Home-Based Tattoo Shop

Tuesday, December 08, 2015
More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations On The Way

Monday, December 07, 2015
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!

Monday, December 07, 2015
Ontario, Québec and Manitoba Form a Dynamic Alliance to Fight Climate Change

Monday, December 07, 2015
Health Unit Receives Share the Road Bicycle Friendly Business Award

Friday, December 04, 2015
Ontario Building Capacity to Support Refugees

Friday, December 04, 2015
Rockin' New Year's Eve

Friday, December 04, 2015
Santa Knows That Good Things Grow-Ho-Ho in Ontario

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Neighbourhood Celebration

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Health Unit Draws Attention to Increase in Local Pertussis Cases

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Ontario Passes Legislation to Promote Smart Community Growth

Thursday, December 03, 2015
New therapy helping patients cycle to independence

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Public Health Matters: Tis the Season to be Merry!

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Ontario Improving Employment Opportunities for People Facing Barriers

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Ontario Commits to Future in Nuclear Energy

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Hepatitis A

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Ontario Passes Law to Ensure Fair Representation in the Legislature

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Ontario Passes Police Record Checks Legislation

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Breastfeeding Anytime, Anywhere Event on December 3 in Stratford

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