Thames Valley Family Health Team

Today is #WorldCOPDDay, and this year's theme is "Living Well with COPD - Everybody, Everywhere". Although COPD does not have a cure, there are many options available to actively live well. Learn more at https://goldcopd.org/

Come work with us! London's COVID-19 Assessment Centres are currently recruiting for a non-medical runner, clinical assessor (RN, RPN, RT) and NP! For more: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/careers/

Have your say! Please consider participating in this virtual focus group.

Today, the provincial government moved the Southwestern Public Health region into the Yellow Tier of its Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The restrictio...ns, which primarily impact the food service industry, sports and recreational activities, and entertainment facilities, are effective as of 12:01 am Monday November 16, 2020 and will remain in place for at least 28 days. Learn what this means for you by reading our media release. https://bit.ly/3f5aHO4 See more

This #NPWeek, learn more about how Nurse Practitioners are strengthening health care in our community! NPs are Registered Nurses with advanced education and training. They provide high-quality, patient-centered primary, acute and specialty care. NPs order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests and can prescribe medication and other treatments. Learn more about NPs and the services they provide at www.npao.org #NPWeek #NPsLead

COVID-19 testing starting October 5: Know where to go after changes at London COVID-19 Assessment Centres! All details here: http://ow.ly/xzPC50BGXkv

From Middlesex London Public Health at 11:45 am: WAIT TIME at CARLING HEIGHTS: The center is closed now due to overcapacity. WAIT TIME at OAKRIDGE ARENA: The center is closed now due to overcapacity.

From London Free Press: new appointment ticketing system at both London Assessment Centres helps with wait times and traffic issues.

Please share with parents or those raising children and youth in Oxford and Elgin! Get involved to shape your local resources.

Here’s where to get your COVID-19 test results:

COVID-19 TESTING: From Middlesex London Health Unit 11:00 am today WAIT TIME at CARLING HEIGHTS: 4 hours WAIT TIME at OAKRIDGE ARENA: 3 hours We are experiencing longer than normal wait times.

Ontario applies lower limits for unmonitored and private social gatherings to entire province, effective September 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an

EDITED TO INCLUDE NEW GATHERING LIMITS: We are often asked what events or activities are safe to attend. While there are some formal rules in place regarding th...e size of gatherings (10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors when social distancing can be maintained) there are also many individual considerations based on your health, the health of those around you, and your own personal circumstances. Dr. Theresa Tam offers us some questions we should ask ourselves before deciding which events or activities to attend. See more

Dollar Luo, centre, general manager of Roll Up Solutions, sits in one of 10 chairs and walkers they've donated to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. From le...ft to right: Martyna Bialas-Honorio Da Silva, an occupational and physical therapy assistant (OT/PT) at the hospital; Kyleigh Stubbs, of Roll Up; Craig Wolfe (OT/PT); Luo; Alvina Lin of Roll Up; and Dawn Jackson (OT/PT). Roll Up Solutions is a Western University student's driven social enterprise which takes old wheelchairs and walkers from the community and tries to repair them back into useful condition using Goodwill's Commercial Services to do the work, creating about 10 jobs in the process. The chairs can vary in price from $500 to more than $2,500. (MIKE HENSEN, Postmedia Network) See more

From Middlesex London Health Unit approximately 1 hour ago: WAIT TIME at CARLING HEIGHTS: 2 hours WAIT TIME at OAKRIDGE ARENA: 2 hours... We are experiencing longer than normal wait times. If you're planning to visit one of London's COVID-19 Assessment centres this morning, please choose either site. #LdnOnt #Middlesex

COVID TESTING: if you are considering testing in London today, please see the message below

London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and Oakridge Arena will be open for Labour Day. #LdnOnt #Middlesex Each site w...ill follow their regular schedules for the holiday weekend, with the Carling Heights site open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, while the Oakridge site will be closed, as usual. Learn more: https://bit.ly/357BOVu

Southwestern Public Health

Come work with us! We're looking for RNs (2), NP, social worker, respiratory therapist and team administrator! Find out more on our website: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/careers/

Teach your kiddos about healthy self-talk, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.

Great tips on breathing while wearing a mask!

London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres will be open for their regular operating hours over the Civic Holiday Weekend. Learn more: https://www.healthunit.com//assessment-centres-remain-open #LdnOnt #Middlesex