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Photo Credit: Pat Payjack
"Paws In Parks" Scroll down to find out more about taking your pets to Manitoba's provincial parks.
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Get Outside - June 2023
Information - Resources - Online Classes - Career Opportunities
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The history and significance of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Source: Government of Canada
"June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year."
Click here to learn more.
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Your Budget Friendly Recipe of the Month: Potato-Sausage Packs
Contributor: Hailey Schurko, Dietetic Intern and Kristen Ticknor Registered Dietitian with Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
It's finally summer! Time to dust off the barbecue and break out the grilling tools. Make this years BBQ season time to spend with friends and family. Eating with others provides many benefits including; sharing food traditions and trying new foods that you may not normally eat. Cooking and eating outside also encourages more activity, which is an added bonus along with your delicious meal!
Are you hungry for more? Click here for the the this recipe and more plus BBQ safety tips.
Photo Credit: freepik
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On Saturday June 3,
#LetsMoveCanada / #BougeonsCanada
Source: nhfdcan.ca
The pandemic of the past few years has limited our options when it comes to activity, but it’s also been a vital reminder about the importance of exercise for our physical and mental wellbeing. Whatever your age, regular movement has a profound positive impact on mood, sleep, memory, concentration, anxiety,depression,and much more.
La pandémie que nous avons connueces dernières années a limité les possibilités de bouger quis’offrent à nous, mais elle nous a aussi rappelé à quel point l’exercice est crucial pour notre bien-êtrephysique et mental. Quel que soit notre âge, le fait de bouger régulièrement a de réels bienfaits surl’humeur, le sommeil, la mémoire, la concentration, l’anxiété, la dépression et bien d’autres chosesencore.
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Introducing a new member of the Community Wellness Team:
Andrea Dell!
My name is Andrea Dell, and I am pleased to announce that I will be joining the Riverton Community Health Centre as the Community Wellness Facilitator. I look forward to working with community members and service providers from the areas of Riverton, Arborg, Fisher Branch, Pine Dock, and Matheson Island.
For the past 3 years, I held the position of FASD Diagnostic Coordinator, covering the Interlake Region and working in partnership with the Manitoba FASD Centre. My primary education is a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, and I having many years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families from a strength based, whole system approach. I have interests in individual and community wellness, primary prevention, and assisting others in developing their strengths and resiliency. I can be reached at [email protected] or 204-378-2460 (ask to speak to the Wellness Facilitator).
I look forward to connecting with my communities. ~ Andrea Dell BSW RSW
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Manitoba Government waiving fees for private well, cistern water testing
Source: watercanada.net
“Public health encourages everyone with a private water system that has been affected by flooding to test their water once flood waters recede to ensure their drinking water is safe during a season of elevated risk,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer. “Preventing the risk of waterborne disease is important and the province wants well and cistern owners to take steps to protect themselves.”
Click here to learn about how water sample collection, shipping or test results.
Click here to download the 'Being Well Aware' booklet.
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Unity In Community
Source: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
A Unity in Community Linktree was created for Pride month providing LGBTQQIP2SAA community and the general public education resources they can consult for assistance. The links provide information on health and wellness, counselling and support. LGBTQQIP2SAA Resources - Unity In Community Links
Sharedhealth Manitoba is "committed to working toward an environment that disrupts hateful and harmful behaviours and creates a more inclusive reality." Click here to read more from Sharedhealth Manitoba.
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Camp Morton Provincial Park
June is Parks & Recreation Month
The Connection Between Nature and Our Health
Contributor: Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Most of us just “know” that being in nature makes us feel good, but did you also know that there is a growing body of research that proves that spending time in nature is beneficial for our health? The benefits of spending time in nature has been a topic of much study in recent years. It has been studied in many countries around the world, including Japan, where they refer to this as “forest bathing”. Click here to learn more about the benefits.
Manitoba Provincial Parks
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What you should know about Rabies
Contributor: Submitted by April Gage, RN BN MN Communicable Disease Coordinator Public Health Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Rabies is a viral infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is most commonly transmitted through saliva (spit) of an infected animal into a fresh cut, wound or intact mucous membrane such as the eye, nose or mouth. The disease attacks the nervous system and eventually affects the brain. Once symptoms appear, rabies is usually fatal.
In Manitoba, skunks and bats are the most common animals to transmit and become infected with rabies. However, all mammals are able to transmit rabies including domestic pets such as cats and dogs. An animal bite or scratch may be an accident but it still needs to be reported. When an animal bite or scratch occurs, Public Health conducts a no-blame follow-up meant to reduce rabies risk to humans. They do not take pets away from their homes.
Click here for tips to avoid rabies and what to do if bitten or scratched.
Image credit: Image by Christel SAGNIEZ from Pixabay
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Looking for work?
Wanting to make a career change?
Attend an Interlake-Eastern RHA Health-Care Career Expo in Fisher Branch to “Step into their shoes.”
Through conversations with people who work in health-care you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get a sense of what they do and why it may be the right fit for you! For more information: www.ierha.ca/careers/career-fairs
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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
The COVID-19 bivalent vaccine gives you double protection - against the original strain of #Covid19MB and the omicron variant.
A COVID-19 bivalent booster is available for kids 5-11. A pediatric COVID-19 vaccine is available for children 6 months to 4 years of age. A booster dose is particularly important for children with an underlying medical condition that places them at high risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Click here for eligibility.
Additionally, the following high-risk individuals may choose to receive a spring 2023 booster dose:
- Adults age 65 and older
- Indigenous people age 45 and older, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, regardless of place of residence
- Residents of long term care (LTC), assisted living or supportive housing facilities
- Adults age 18 and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
COVID-19 immunization appointments can be made through your local public health office. If you are wanting to book your COVID-19 vaccine, please see our list of public health offices throughout the region click here.
For COVID-19 Vaccine Pop Up Clinics in our region, please visit our website: click here.
Six months is the minimum interval after the last dose of the primary series or between booster doses. Vaccine effectiveness increases with longer duration between doses. It is also recommended to wait at least six months between COVID-19 infection and receiving a booster dose. Be aware that a spring booster dose may result in a delay of your eligibility for a fall booster dose and a less robust immune response if a fall booster dose is administered at a shorter interval (i.e. less than six months from the previous dose).
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Our next issue will be in circulation in July 2023.
Community Wellness Team | Toll Free 1-877-979-9355
[email protected] | ierha.ca
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