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Organization:
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Middlesex-London Health Unit
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Address:
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50 King St
London, ON
N6A 5L7
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Location:
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Central London with satellite office in Strathroy
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Executives:
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Dr Christopher Mackie - Medical Officer of Health
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Service Description:
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Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
- immunization and screening for communicable diseases
- health education programs
- family and child health
- dental health
- sexual health
- injury prevention
- environmental health
- physical activity
- public health standards enforcement
- research and population-based health research
- food safety
- alcohol and substance abuse
- abuse
- rabies
Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment
Needle Exchange Program - Reduces harm by providing a free and safe place for people to access clean supplies, dispose of used supplies, get blood and urine testing, and assists with healing and counselling
Well Baby Clinic - Support with breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, community support, and parenting
Safe Water Program - Aims reduce the incidence of water-borne illnesses and recreational water-related injuries in the community
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Emergency Preparedness
- Coordinates community emergency response efforts on behalf of the Health Unit to assist the general public when a disaster occurs
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Environmental Health and Chronic Disease Prevention Services
- Monitors local food, water and air on a daily basis to ensure it is safe * programs and services focus on the importance of healthy active living and injury prevention
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Family Health Services
- Provides public health programs and services and advocacy for parents and families during all stages of life, including preconception, pregnancy, families with infants, and children 0-4 years of age, school-age children and young adults
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Health Library
- Public in-house collection focuses on health promotion and disease prevention * reference, inter-library loan and current awareness services to public health professionals and students on placement
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Oral Health
- Administers dental coverage programs for qualifying children and youth 17 years of age and younger, and for Middlesex County Ontario Works child clients * offers no-cost direct dental treatment services to program clients at 50 King Dental Clinic * offers low-cost dental cleanings to qualifying adults and children * provides oral screenings and education to schools and community partners
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Oral Health, Communicable Disease and Sexual Health Services
- Monitors, prevents and helps stops the spread of infectious diseases like influenza, tuberculosis, salmonella, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and others
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Travel Immunization Clinic (The)
- Immunization clinic specializing in vaccinations against infectious diseases common in foreign countries * pre-travel medical assessing and travel advice
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies depending on service
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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French available for Family Health Services * scheduling of French interpretation available upon request for Communicable Disease and Sexual Health Services
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Area(s) Served:
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London and Middlesex (Map)
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