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Public Health Advisory - Overdoses Reported

Point Edward, ON - Due to recent reports of an increase in overdoses, Lambton Public Health urgently reminds those who use street drugs - in particular opioids - and their caregivers:

• NEVER use drugs alone
• Always carry Naloxone

Free Naloxone kits are available from Lambton Public Health, local pharmacies and several partner agencies including Community Health Centres.

In the event of an overdose, always call 911 even when Naloxone is used.

Please stay with the victim and be ready to advise paramedics...

Supporting Safety Measures for Recreational Fitness Facilities

Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is proactively following up with indoor recreational fitness facilities to support ongoing education and training with regards to maintaining provincial safe operation requirements to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To date, there have been no local outbreaks at recreational fitness facilities in Lambton County.

Owners and operators of recreational fitness facilities have been contacted to remind them of the responsibility they hold in reducing COVID-19 transmission...

This Month in Lambton - October 2020

The October edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

1. One Book Lambton
2. Neighbour 2 Neighbour - Rural Lambton County's Biggest Food Drive
3. Creative County Applications
4. Discover Lambton County Library's new online programs
5. Lambton County Library now offering VOX Books
6. Teen Zine Submissions now being accepted
7. Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Panel Presentation
8. LHM Digital Lecture Series
9. Online Learning with Oil Museum of Canada and Lambton Heritage Museum
10. Safe...

One Book Lambton returns with a thrilling new pick

Wyoming, ON - One Book Lambton is returning for another year with a thriller. In partnership with The Book Keeper, Lambton County Library is excited to announce the selection for One Book Lambton 2020-2021 is Every Step She Takes by K.L. Armstrong. The goal for the One Book Lambton initiative is to unite people around Lambton County through one book. People are encouraged to read the same book and engage in various activities throughout the winter and spring to highlight themes in the book.

Every...