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Fall Is In the Air - October 2023
Information - Resources - Wellness Classes - Career Opportunities
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Community Wellness Programs
Explore FREE Classes for Healthy Living
Feeding Your Baby - Introduction to Solids
Feeding Littles - How to raise competent eaters
- October 26 on MS Teams
- December 21 on MS Teams
Craving Change - change thinking habits to change eating habits
- October 24 to November 28 on MS Teams
- November 16 to December 7 in Matlock
Commit To Quit - reduce or stop nicotine use
- November 2 to November 30 on MS Teams
Get Your Benefits - better income can lead to better health
Life in the Middle Menopause / Perimenopause Workshop Series
- Evenings, November 7, 14, 21 and 28
Relaxation Series - mindfulness, stress management & reframing our thoughts
- Oct 16, 23, 30 in Whitemouth
- Oct 23, 30, Nov 6 on MS Teams
To Register for Wellness Classes:
Call Toll Free 1-877-979-9355 or email wellness@ierha.ca
For information on using Microsoft Teams for our virtual classes, click here.
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Your Budget Friendly Recipe for October: I Apple-solutely Love this Recipe!
Contributors: Dana Mandryk Nursing Student Home for the Summer and Caroline Le Clair, Registered Dietitian and Wellness Facilitator with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
A staple of fall in Manitoba is apple picking… well, maybe not so much the picking, but the eating and baking with them! Apples are a very versatile fruit; you can add them to virtually any meal and it will be delicious. Apples are filled with nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber (however, if you remove the skin on the apple you will not get as much fiber... so leave it on). Apples are also low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol, so eating one a day may help keep the doctor away.
Click here for a recipe that easy and delicious for Cinnamon Apple Muffins, Homemade Applesauce and more!
Photo credit: Tracy Lundgren, Pixabay
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October 2023 is Seniors Month
Contributor: , Wellness Facilitator with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
"Many people have negative ideas and attitudes about aging. Positive images of aging can help get rid of myths and stereotypes. For example, some people believe that getting older means being inactive, unhealthy, and dependent – but this is rarely the case. In fact, older adults are living longer, healthier, more independent lives than ever before!
Older people make important contributions to society, as friends and companions, neighbours, advisors, family members, caregivers, volunteers, employers and employees, business owners, artists, musicians, and community leaders. Celebrating older adults is an important way to promote positive images of aging!" ~ Active Aging in Manitoba
Click here to download the Seniors Guide for Interlake-Eastern Region.
Click here for information and resources from Active Aging Manitoba.
Photo credit: Silviu on the street, Pixabay
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October 13 is World Thrombosis Day
Contributor: Michelle Berthelette, Community Wellness Facilitator and French Language Services Coordinator with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
World Thrombosis Day focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood condition of thrombosis, also known as blood clots.
There are 2 main types of thrombosis:
- Arterial thrombosis
- Venous thrombosis
To learn more about the types of thrombosis, risk factors, preventing thrombosis and more:
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World Mental Health Day - October 10
Source: World Health Organization
"World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.
Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. This includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care, and the right to liberty, independence and inclusion in the community." ~ World Health Organization
Click here for Interlake-Eastern RHA Mental Health & Addictions Contact Informantion & Resources.
Image Credit: truthseeker08, Pixabay
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National Breastfeeding Week – October 1-7
Source: Breast Feeding Committee for Canada
“Today most babies are breastfed. And as more Canadians understand how important breastfeeding is for the health of mothers and babies, more people are supporting mothers to breastfeed for longer, up to 2 years and more.” ~ Breast Feeding Committee for Canada
Click here to read more about the 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby
- Perfect nutrition
- Protection
- Brain power
- Ready and portable
- Size does not matter
- Good for mother too
- Builds a special bond
- Advantages continue as baby grows
- Good for the planet
- Easy on the budget
Public Health, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Your local public health nurse is an excellent resource as you start your family and seek the best information on caring for and parenting your children. Contact your local public health nurse at a Community Health Office near you. Community Health Office locations can be found on our Find Us page.
Please visit our website for more information on Prenatal to Early Years at the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
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World Menopause Day - October 18
Contributor: Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Did you know:
- The average Canadian woman will will spend up to half of her life in a menopausal state – perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause.
- 3 out of 4 women experience menopausal symptoms that interfere with their daily lives.
- 10% of women will stop working because their symptoms are debilitating.
- 1 in 4 women suffer with severe menopausal symptoms
The great news for women is that there are many lifestyle and treatment options available to help them live their best life through perimenopause, menopause and beyond!
Click here to learn more.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month
Source: Government of Canada
Get Cyber Safe is a national public awareness campaign created to inform Canadians about cyber security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online.
- Keep your information from being compromised
- Get tips to help you protect the devices you use every day
- Protect your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other connections.
Click here to learn more.
Image: Darwin Laganzon, Pixabay
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Interlake-Eastern RHA Annual General Meeting
The Interlake-Eastern RHA Board of Directors would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will be held virtually using Zoom (link below) on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 2:00pm (CST).
Agenda highlights will be a review of this year’s activities by members of the board of directors, CEO report, audited financial statement and award announcements.
- Click here to join the Zoom Meeting.
- Enter the Meeting ID: 632 8976 9039
- Enter the Meeting Passcode: 229244
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Applicants must be currently completing an accredited education program leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate in a healthcare profession.
For more information, click here.
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We are Mask Friendly
Medical masks are now still available to those who choose to wear them but it is no longer mandatory for people to enter Interlake-Eastern RHA facilities with masks. Some areas of our facilities will still require masks, especially in areas where people are immunocompromised. You may also see mandatory mask wearing return in the event that a facility is experiencing an outbreak. Members of the public are encouraged to request their care providers to wear masks when caring for them which reflects our mask friendly approach. Read more from Sharedhealthmb.
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Have you tested positive for COVID-19?
If your rapid antigen test is positive for #COVID19, or you don't take a test but have symptoms, you should isolate for 5 days after your symptoms start and until you don't have a fever & your other symptoms have been improving for 24 hours. Click here to learn more.
Vaccine Resources
Source: Province of Manitoba | Vaccination and Eligibility (gov.mb.ca)
Beginning in the fall of 2023 for those previously vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Canada recommends a dose of the new formulation of COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 6 months and over if it has been at least 6 months from the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known SARS-CoV-2 infection (whichever is later).
Covid along with Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines will be available at the Fall Immunization clinics being held around the region starting on October 23, 2023.
All people in Manitoba aged 6 months and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
The vaccine is also available from medical clinics, pharmacies and other locations. Use the Vaccine Finder to find a convenient location. You can make your vaccine appointment at some sites online or by calling 1-844-626-8222.
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Photo credit: Gurdeep Pandher
Gurdeep Pander visited Gimli on September 20 to share is message of 'Joy, Hope & Positivity'!
Gurdeep began posting Bhangra dance videos filmed in the beautiful landscapes of the Yukon. Over time, his posts went viral and his work has been featured on CBC Yukon, CBC National, CTV National News, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, SBS Australia, and many other platforms. He is currently travelling Canada sharing his message and Bhangra dance.
Click here to watch a video from Gimli.
"I am humbled by the response and participation from the residents of Gimli in Manitoba last night. I am touched that, with just 24 hours' notice, people came not only in numbers, but with their quality of enthusiasm and excitement as well. Thank you, dear Gimli people, for your love, warmth, dancing along, and participation in conversations about how to find joy, positivity, and hope when we feel vulnerable, stressed, or just very down. Please don't forget to look at amazing autumn colours."
Our next issue will be in circulation in November 2023.
Community Wellness Team | Toll Free 1-877-979-9355
wellness@ierha.ca | ierha.ca
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