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🦷 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝝾𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝝾𝗱𝗮𝘆! 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? 📍Office locations in Strathroy and London. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: ➡️65 years old or older ➡️Ontario resident ➡️Annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single person or a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less for a couple ➡️No private Dental Insurance 𝗕𝝾𝝾𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝝖𝗽𝗽𝝾𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Call 519-663-5317 🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Visit healthunit.com/ontario-senior… for more information. . . #MLHU #DentalServices #OntarioSeniorsDentalCareProgram #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧? Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas that naturally occurs in soil across Canada. It can seep into any building with ground contact and often builds up to unsafe levels indoors. 𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Exposure to elevated radon levels can cause serious health issues such as lung cancer. So, it is recommended that you test your home to protect yourself! During Radon Action Month there are ways to make sure your house and community are safe. Learn More: ➡️ For easy home testing options, visit Health Canada. ➡️ To see how your community can take action, check out the Radon Action Guides ➡️ Radon Action Month at Take Action on Radon. . . #Radonawarenessmonth #MLHU #MiddlesexCounty #LondonOnt #safety

We're alerting the public to a recent food recall warning from the Government of Canada. Pistachios - Quality Meats & Groceries ground beef, beef hamburger, beef sojuk and beef fat have been recalled due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Please take a moment to check your freezer. The recalled product was distributed throughout Ontario. If you have it, do not eat, use, sell, serve, or share it. What you should do: ➡️If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider ➡️Check to see if you have recalled products ➡️ Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products ➡️Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased Read the recall here: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal… For helpful food safety tips to keep you and your family safe in the kitchen, visit: canada.ca/en/health-cana…. . . #londonontario #MiddlesexCounty #foodsafety #recall #Ecoli

✨ Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali! As the festival of lights begins, may it bring happiness, prosperity, and the triumph of light over darkness. From all of us at #MLHU, Happy Diwali! . . #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #HappyDiwali #LondonOntario #MiddlesexCounty #MLHU

🦷𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝝾𝗱𝗮𝘆! 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 London or Middlesex County? 📍Office locations in in Strathroy and London. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: ➡️Children 17 years and under ➡️Ontario residents from low-income households 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝝤𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: ➡️Cleanings, polishing, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants 𝗕𝝾𝝾𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝝖𝗽𝗽𝝾𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Call 519-663-5317 🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Visit healthunit.com/healthy-smiles… for more information. . . #MLHU #DentalServices #Children #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty

𝝖𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝝾𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝝾 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮? #MLHU has a new online 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝝾𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝝞𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝝾𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗧𝗕 𝝞𝗠𝗦) 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝝾𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝝾𝗿𝗺 for individuals who need to report for 𝗧𝗕 𝝞𝗠𝗦 within 30 days of arrival in Canada. ✅The form is available 24/7 ✅Get a record of your responses Find the form on the #MLHU home page (under How can we help) or access it directly here: ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=423782&d=l&… . . #MLHU #Londonontario #Middlesexcounty #newcomer #TB #IMS #Reportingform

Are you staying on top of your sexual health? 🤔 However you do it, ensure regular STI testing is part of your routine! It's quick, free, and private and it’s available right here in London. ✅ Book your appointment online, even for the same day! ✅ Easy and free to use. ✅ Convenient and private - book anytime without needing to call. ✅ Early detection, treatment, and prevention of STIs. Regular testing promotes positive sexual health and reduces long-term health risks. Book now: healthunit.com/sexually-trans… or at the link in our bio. If online booking shows no available slots for the day, please call the Health Unit 519-663-5317 directly as additional appointment times may be available. 📞 #ARegularThing #GetTested #SexualHealthWellness #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty #MLHU

Are you staying on top of your sexual health? 🤔 Life’s a whirlwind, but don’t let STI testing get lost in the shuffle! You can now book your appointment online at the #MLHU London STI Clinic. ✅ Book your appointment online, even for the same day! ✅ Easy and free to use. ✅ Convenient and private - book anytime without needing to call. ✅ Early detection, treatment, and prevention of STIs. Regular testing promotes positive sexual health and reduces long-term health risks. Visit: healthunit.com/sexually-trans… to book or at the link in our bio. It’s so easy, by the time you finish reading this post, you could’ve already booked your appointment! . . #onlinebooking #sexualhealth #STITesting #healthmatters #MLHU #lndont #middlesexcounty

The Middlesex-London Health Unit's offices and clinics in London and Strathroy will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025, to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 AM. . . #MLHU #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty

🦷 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝝾𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝝾𝗱𝗮𝘆! 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? 📍Office locations in Strathroy and London. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: ➡️65 years old or older ➡️Ontario resident ➡️Annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single person or a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less for a couple ➡️No private Dental Insurance 𝗕𝝾𝝾𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝝖𝗽𝗽𝝾𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Call 519-663-5317 🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Visit healthunit.com/ontario-senior… for more information. . . #MLHU #DentalServices #OntarioSeniorsDentalCareProgram #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty

Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to all observing Yom Kippur — the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, dedicated to reflection, atonement, and renewal. From all of us at #MLHU, G’mar Chatima Tova. ✡️ . . #YomKippur #GmarChatimaTova #LondonOntario #MiddlesexCounty #MLHU

The Middlesex-London Health Unit's offices and clinics in London and Strathroy will be closed Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM. #MLHU is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities. We acknowledge our responsibility to improve the health and wellness of Indigenous people in our region and are committed to taking action to bring about change. To learn more about MLHU’s commitment to reconciliation and our action plan, visit healthunit.com/indigenous-rec… . . #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #WearOrangeSpeakTruth #NDTR2024 #EveryChildMatters

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✨Shanah Tovah! Today marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year — a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. From all of us at #MLHU, we wish everyone a sweet, healthy, and joyful year ahead! . . #RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #LondonOntario #MiddlesexCounty #MLHU

🦷𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝝾𝗱𝗮𝘆! 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 London or Middlesex County? 📍Office locations in in Strathroy and London. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: ➡️Children 17 years and under ➡️Ontario residents from low-income households 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝝤𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: ➡️Cleanings, polishing, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants 𝗕𝝾𝝾𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝝖𝗽𝗽𝝾𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Call 519-663-5317 🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: Visit healthunit.com/healthy-smiles… for more information. . . #MLHU #DentalServices #Children #LondonOnt #MiddlesexCounty

Do you know someone who could benefit from the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program? Middlesex-London Health Unit offers a free home visiting program where a public health nurse visits young, first-time parents during their pregnancy and until their child turns 2. Who can sign up? ▶️24 years old or younger ▶️Pregnant with your first child and/or first-time parenting ▶️Pregnant 28 weeks or less ▶️Experiencing financial hardship or limited resources ▶️Living in the London and Middlesex area Learn more and how to sign up at healthunit.com/nurse-family-p… or call 519-663-5317. .. #MLHU #LondonON #MiddlesexCounty #NurseFamilyPartnership #Pregnancy

Are you staying on top of your sexual health? 🤔 It’s easy to push STI testing down the list, but we’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 complete a self-assessment from home, receive in-home testing kits or a lab requisition, and get your results online in just a few days. Plus, you’ll receive reminders when it’s time to re-test! Why does this matter? Early detection and treatment are key to preventing health issues and staying on top of your sexual health. Ready to start? Visit: getakit.ca or click the link in our bio. . . #GetAKit #MLHU #sexualhealth #STITesting #healthmatters #lndont #middlesexcounty

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐀 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬! 𖢥 Protect yourself, family, and fur babies: ➡️ Wear light-coloured clothing (makes it easier to see ticks on your clothing) ➡️ Walk in the centre of the hiking trail ➡️ Wear insect repellent with DEET ➡️ Do a tick check on yourself and loved ones. (Remove Ticks with tweezers) ➡️ Identify ticks using the eTick app (etick.ca). With a little prep, we can all enjoy the outdoors safely! For more tick safety tips and information, including how to remove a tick, visit healthunit.com/ticks (link in bio) . . #ticks #lymedisease #ldnont #middlesexcounty #blackleggedticks #MLHU