Above: Dr. Susan Munro (preceptor), Dr. Shawn Segeren, Dr. Hina Jhawer, and Dr. Travis Trudeau
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University Of Western , Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
Family Medicine Research Day
Dr. Shawn Segeren Dr. Hina Jhawer, Dr. Travis Trudeau presented: Physician Utilization of the Confusion Assessment Method: A Quality Improvement Project
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Congratulations, Dr. Susan Munro
Dr. Susan Munro received the Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community/Distributed Sites, from Western University.
We are so honoured to have Dr. Susan Munro as part of our family health team. She is undeniably dedicated to her patients and provides top notch, patient-centred care. Over the years, she has shared her passion for medicine through teaching and mentoring medical students and newly trained doctors.
“Our team was her vision. Her dedication to her patients, the community and education of students and recruitment has been exemplary! Well deserved Dr. Munro.” – Barb Lather, Thamesview Family Health Team’s Program Manager
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Thamesview Family Health Team
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Amanda Primeau
, Nursing Student St. Clair College
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Meghan Chevalier
Summer Student
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Tajana Milovic
PGY1
Medical Learner
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Andrea Wathy
Social Work Student
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Meditation Apps
*The Meditation App
Self Care Apps
For custom self care reminders
For short & sweet daily journalling
For detailed daily journalling
Water a virtual plant while you track your water intake
This app asks you to document what you are grateful for each day.
Mindshift helps teens and young adults to cope with anxiety. This app offers tools and strategies to deal with many situations.
This children's app provides mindfulness techniques and exercises using methodologies from several different types of therapies to help children master their minds.
This app offers tools for anxiety, stress and depression, including mindfulness and meditation techniques.
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Practice
Mindful
eating to avoid
Mindless
eating
For self care, it is important that we keep a good relationship with our food. That is to say, that we enjoy our food and see it as nourishing us rather than eating mindlessly and rushed. We have gathered some tips to practice mindful eating, and avoid mindless snacking.
Practice gratitude
- Give thanks for your food before you eat. Acknowledge that you are fortunate to have access to healthy, local foods
Sit down
- This may sound simple, but we are often eating on-the-go and do not stop to consider what, why and how much we are eating
Chew
- When you've taken a bite, put down your utensils and chew your food before you start to prepare for the next bite. This helps you to enjoy your food and not overeat
Challenge yourself
- Make some changes that force yourself to think about each bite. Hold your utensil in your other hand, or turn it upside down. Having to consciously think about the steps of eating your food will help you to be mindful
Create ritual
- Consider making a morning coffee, tea or any drink a ritual in your day. Sit somewhere cozy with natural light and enjoy your drink without rushing. Take this time to read, listen to a song or simply take in the morning light and be grateful
Plan
- Planning your meals ahead of time avoids thoughtless snacking and rushed meal decisions. Though meal plans shouldn't feel restrictive, they help to guide decisions that you will feel better about in the long run
Share
- We tend to be more thoughtful when preparing food for friends and family (though we should be just as kind to ourselves). Preparing food to be shared not only makes the preparation more thoughtful, but allows us to enjoy the experience of eating together
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Inspire Rewire resumes in the fall. Visit our website for details:
Inspire Rewire
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What people have to say about Inspire Rewire...
"This course was very interesting. I learned a lot of ways to deal with stress and accept myself."
"Excellent! Thank you. Brenda is gentle, skilled and understanding and wise. Well done!"
"I learned about forgiving yourself and self compassion, meditation and its importance."
"I loved Brenda's genuine passion for what she was talking about. It helped me trust the process."
"I felt relaxed and informed after each session."
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FHT NURSING SERVICES
Health Links Pilot Project
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Health links is currently piloting a program called A Touch Away, facilitated by Aetonix. This program equips patients with a tablet so that they can maintain communication and share health information with Health Links nurses. This project engages patients with chronic health challenges who visit hospital emergency rooms frequently. The goal is to reduce the need for hospital visits and improve access to care while better educating our patients with respect to their health challenges.
The tablets that are placed with patients in their homes allow them to communicate with their nurses in real time. Patients may upload their blood pressure values, oxygen levels, weight, heart rate and photos of injuries or wounds to applications on the tablet. They may also video conference, make phone calls or message their nurses. Patients may also have access to a Falls Detection bracelet. Information exchange may be consistent or occasional, based on the patient's needs. Nurses may also send reminders to upload information. Because there are so many avenues for communication, the system can be tailored to each individual's particular needs.
This far reaching program is particularly helpful to patients living in rural centres because it increases connectivity while reducing the stress of attending several monitoring appointments. The project will continue into early 2019 with the possibility of extension based on patient feedback and results. Health Links is currently in search of 3 additional patients to participate in this program. If you feel that you know a patient that would be appropriate and willing to participate, please contact
Laura
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Brain Teaser
In October, you would do this once. In November, you would do this twice. In December, you would do this three times, but you would never do this in January. What is it?
(Solution at bottom of newsletter)
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There is a common misconception that exercise can make up for long periods of time spent sitting. In reality, exercise cannot compensate and sedentary lifestyles increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, among other diseases. 'Sitting disease' is a term coined to represent metabolic syndrome. Low-level physical activities, such as walking and standing, play an important role in metabolism. Visit
JustStand.org
for more information.
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Nurse Practitioner Corner
July 28th is World Hepatitis Day. If
you were born between 1945-1975, you should be tested for Hepatitis C - contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
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Eat Well
Because July is Self Care Month, we thought we would feature some recipes for our favourite comfort foods with a nutritious twist.
Make Mac and cheese with zucchini noodles
(4 servings, 247 cal per serving)
These Snap Pea chips can be made in the oven
(4 servings, 50 cal per serving)
Try these avocado brownies!
(9 servings, 150cal per serving)
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BREATHE WELL:
SUMMER COPD TRIGGERS
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Watch out for season-specific triggers in the warmer weather
- Campfire/Cooking Smoke: Be cautious when cooking on the grill in the summertime. When camping, consider skipping the campfire.
- Heat & Humidity: Consider reducing time spent outside and choose indoor leisure activities, like watching a movie.
- Indoor Mould: High levels of humidity can lead to excess moisture in the home. Mould spores can irritate airways when inhaled. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers help control moisture in the home.
- Mowing Lawns: Freshly cut grass can trigger flare-ups. Avoid cutting grass yourself and remain indoors while the lawn is being mowed.
- Pollen: If you have pollen allergies, monitor pollen counts in your area and remain indoors when levels are high.
- Dehydration: Dehydrated airways are irritable and susceptible to spasm. Drink plenty of water.
- Ozone: Ozone levels may be higher during hot, sunny days and inhaling ozone can cause airway inflammation. Consider monitoring Ozone levels with the Air Quality Index in your area. Limit outdoor exposure when levels are high.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
“The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.”
– Winston Churchill
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DID YOU KNOW...........
We now have free Wi-Fi .
Find THFT-guest on your Wi-fi, select and agree to terms and conditions. No password is required.
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Solution to brain teaser:
Write the letter "e" (Octob
er Nov
emb
er, D
ec
emb
er). There are no "e"s in january.
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Check out our website for a complete list of programs and services.
Have an idea for a new program? We would love to hear from you!
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Dates to Remember:
- July 24th: International Self Care Day
- July 28th: World Hepatitis Day
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Chatham, ON N7L 1C5
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