World No Tobacco Day – Quit story contest
Quitting smoking is hard, what's your story? Today we recognize World No Tobacco Day and we can all consider making some changes in our lives towards better health. Tobacco use touches most of us, ...
Health awareness
World No Tobacco Day 2016
Once again, it's that time of year. The warm days of spring, which signal the start of soccer, baseball, and yard work have arrived. Now before you get lost in thoughts of hammocks and hamburgers, I w...
Preventing injuries at home, at play, and on the road: Safe Kids Week 2016
The warm, sunny days of spring invite us to go outside. Playgrounds fill, bikes are dusted off, and road hockey games are happening in every neighborhood. I love the feeling of freedom that spring ...
To swab or not to swab
"Hi Johnny," I say to the child in my office chair. "I'm just going to take a peek to see if you have any bananas in your ears." Johnny looks at me as if to say, "gee, this lady's crazy" and the look ...
Workplace tragedy is preventable: Steps for life
This time of year provides us with many opportunities to reflect on the issue of health and safety in the workplace. April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workp...
Keeping children safe and healthy with routine immunizations
Keeping children safe and healthy I am drawn to the topic of immunization for National Immunization Awareness Week, an annual event held in the last week of April. It's a chance to highlight the im...
A lifetime of healthy smiles
Did you know that tooth decay is the third most common disease in Canada? And that four in 1000 children require dental treatment in hospital operating rooms? Not only that, but dental caries (cavitie...
