Sit less and move more for a healthier workplace
What does a healthy workplace look or feel like? In honour of Healthy Workplace Month, I want to encourage you to take a good look at your workplace. So, what does a healthy workplace look or feel ...
Injury prevention
Everyday superheroes make the difference!
Injuries are preventable Recently, I saw a pin with Mickey Mouse skateboarding. Visible on this tiny pin, Mickey had all the safety gear: knee pads, elbow pads, and, most importantly, a helmet. Eve...
Learning from Nana: Making small changes to prevent falls and stay independent
At 90 years old, my Nana still splashed her face 10 times each morning with cold water - a tip she once read in a fashion magazine from celebrity Marilyn Monroe to keep the skin free of wrinkles. Afte...
Safe driving: Expecting the unexpected every day of the year
Drive like it's Halloween every night This was the name of the Parachute Canada and FedEx media release for Halloween safety in 2013. It is still a great message today. In BC, there are an avera...
Preventing injury with IMAGINE grants
This article was co-authored by Mandy Levesque and Denise Foucher. With the recent launch of the IMAGINE Community Grants offering funding up to $5,000, the time is right to take action to promote ...
So long summer (but it’s not all that bad!)
I have to admit. I’m a fall kind of guy. Sure, the dog days of summer are good, but growing up in Revelstoke, BC, I always looked forward to the mountains getting a fresh dusting of snow and the Kok...
Concussion: There's an app for that!
I'm sure many of us know someone who has suffered a concussion, or been unfortunate enough to experience one personally. I know several of my friends have been diagnosed with a concussion in the ...
