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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Ontario Government Increases Cancer Coverage for Firefighters

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
New Law Protects Youth from Skin Cancer

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Successful United Way Campaign Means More Support for Community Agencies, Projects and Programs

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Spring Help to Quit Smoking

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Health Unit Reminds Public about Danger of Rabies

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Improving Home and Community Care for Ontario Seniors

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Report calls for comprehensive network of Community Health Centres

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Family Caregivers Bill Passes Final Vote

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Seniors’ care takes spotlight Elder health – the whole spectrum of care

Monday, April 28, 2014
Are You Protected Against Pertussis and Measles? National Immunization Awareness Week - April 26 to May 3

Monday, April 28, 2014
Skin Cancer Prevention Act Coming Into Force

Monday, April 28, 2014
Join the Great Strides™ Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Monday, April 28, 2014
MS Carnation Campaign: Communities in bloom

Friday, April 25, 2014
National Immunization Awareness Week: Vaccines are your best defense

Friday, April 25, 2014
6th Annual Inspiration Event To Honour Caregivers

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Active transportation in Huron: What do you think?

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Participants Wanted for Autism Spectrum Disorder Study

Thursday, April 24, 2014
A Lifetime of Care: Oncology After-Care Program celebrates ten years at Children’s Hospital

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Grey Bruce Health Services President and CEO Report Highlights

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
National Immunization Awareness Week: New app puts immunization information in your mobile device

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Are Your Immunizations Up to Date?

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Grey Bruce Health Services Properties Set to Go 100% Smoke Free

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Ontario Giving Kids the Best Possible Start

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Alcohol Consumption Affecting the Number of Cancer Cases in Ontario: Cancer Care Ontario report finds thousands of cases could be prevented

Monday, April 21, 2014
LHSC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
St Mary's Memorial Hospital Site of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Installs State-of-the-Art Digital X-Ray Suite

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Keeping Children Safe From Harmful Diseases

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Grey Bruce Health Unit Issues Public Assistance Request

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
May Court Club of London Celebrates 80 Years of Service

Friday, April 11, 2014
Eliminating Waitlists for Developmental Services

Friday, April 11, 2014
Volunteers Honoured with June Callwood Awards

Friday, April 11, 2014
More Families Eligible for Free Dental Care

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Improving Access to Safe Fertility Treatments

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Stay Home if Sick: Health Unit

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Investing in Community Health Infrastructure

Wednesday, April 09, 2014
No Cancer Cluster in ACW

Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Delegates Gather in London for National Conference on Healthy Schools

Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Event Honours Local College Graduates

Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Encouraging Ontario Students to "Change the World"

Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Be Sharp about Spring Clean-up

Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Book Sale Changing Hands: United Way Work Experience Project PF Solutions Exited to “Take it On”

Tuesday, April 08, 2014
More Families Able to Receive Free Dental Care through Healthy Smiles Ontario

Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Better Care for Patients with Chronic Pain

Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Food for Thought for More Ontario Students

Monday, April 07, 2014
Opportunity and Security for Health Care and Education

Monday, April 07, 2014
Steady Improvements in Health and Education

Monday, April 07, 2014
Nominations Open for Pillar Community Innovation Awards

Monday, April 07, 2014
Take the Youth Volunteer Challenge April 6 - May 19

Friday, April 04, 2014
Helping More Seniors Stay Connected, Active and Engaged

Thursday, April 03, 2014
Are You Protected Against Measles?

Thursday, April 03, 2014
Giving More Kids Access to Free Dental Care

Thursday, April 03, 2014
LHSC statement regarding the Standing Committee on Social Policy report on Diluted Chemotherapy Drugs

Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Time to Get Your Water Tested

Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Perth Huron Residents Interested in Transportation Alternatives; finds United Way Survey

Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Investing in Critical Research to Transform Lives

Tuesday, April 01, 2014
April is National Oral Health Month

Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Canadian Cancer Society Launches April Daffodil Campaign

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