Middlesex-London Health Unit - Clinical Services - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Varies depending on service

Fees

Set fees for some services

Executives

Mary Lou Albanese - Director

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, website and publications

Area(s) Served

Middlesex

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Programs and services that work to reduce the risk of injury, chronic disease and improve health

Dental Health Dental preventative services for qualifying children and youth 17 years of age and younger * includes:
- cleanings
- sealants
- fluoride treatments
other services offered include:
- oral screenings for Healthy Smiles Ontario
- fluoride varnish applications in pre-school and elementary school settings
Food and Healthy Eating Eating is about more than food and can look different from person to person. Choose foods for enjoyment, culture, preferences, traditions, budget, health, and celebrations:
- enjoy a variety of foods, including foods found in Canada’s Food Guide
- include plant-based foods like beans, peas, pulses, vegetables, and fruits
- pay attention to feeling hungry and full
- cook and eat with others more often
Canada’s Food Guide can help:
- lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and osteoporosis
- have a healthy pregnancy and baby
- provide the nutrients for children need to grow and develop
- have more energy and feel good
Parenting Website with information about everyday parenting concerns, parenting styles, growth and development of children and parenting groups and classes * videos and interactive tools
Safety Website with tips for keeping children and adults safe * programs and education for the community regarding injury prevention
Smoke-Free Ontario and Tobacco Control Enforces the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 through inspections of enclosed workplaces, public places, schools and other places that are required to be smoke- and vapour-free * regulates the sale, supply, use, display, and promotion of tobacco and vapour products (e.g., vapes, e-cigarettes, and e-substances), and the smoking and vaping of cannabis
Tobacco Quit Clinic (The) Monthly workshops for people who want to quit smoking and are able to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) * workshops include a one-hour group presentation and an appointment with a Cessation Specialist who will provide 5 weeks of free NRT product and individualized advice/support