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First permanent consumption and treatment site in London, Ont. opening soonAfter a temporary safe injection site opened in 2018, an opening date has finally been set for Carepoint, the first permanent consumption and treatment site in London, Ont.HealthFeb 16, 2023
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New London, Ont. hub looks to break down homelessness health care barriersSet to launch on Monday, the Community Hub in London, Ont., will provide daytime services such as showers, laundry and food to 10 clients at a time at 602 Queens Ave.CanadaJan 12, 2023
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In marking Overdose Awareness Day, MLHU looks to put focus back on region’s opioid crisisMore than 1,037 opioid-related emergency department visits were recorded in the region last year, nearly double the number seen in 2019, according to health unit figures.HealthAug 31, 2022
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Officials ‘hopeful’ London’s permanent supervised consumption site opens by end of yearWhile the first permanent supervised consumption site in London, Ont. is being built, a temporary version of the site has relocated to a trailer at 446 York St. from King Street.HealthJul 8, 2022
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MLHU warns fentanyl is being sold as crystal meth and causing overdoses in London areaThe Middlesex London Health Unit is warning drug users that drugs sold as crystal meth could actually be fentanyl.HealthApr 1, 2022
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Opening of London’s supervised consumption site pushed back to summer 2022: RHACThe delays are being blamed in part on the COVID-19 pandemic, cost variables, and supply chain issues related to the construction sector.HealthNov 5, 2021
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Crystal meth dashboard adds new harm reduction tool for London, Ont. and Middlesex CountyThe Middlesex-London Health Unit's new surveillance system aims to track crystal methamphetamine use in the region while identifying potential areas for intervention.HealthOct 21, 2021
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Mobile outreach program in London, Ont. serving those facing homelessness, precarious housingAccording to the London InterCommunity Health Centre, the H.O.M.E. Program served 500 people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing from Jan. 11 to May 31.HealthAug 12, 2021
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London’s supervised consumption site aims to open no later than March 2022The upcoming permanent site at 446 York St. has been in the works since 2018 and survived local opposition, along with a failed attempt to appeal its rezoning.HealthJul 12, 2021
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Ontario approves London supervised consumption site at 446 York St.After years of tumultuous planning, London's first permanent supervised consumption facility will soon open.HealthNov 23, 2020
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