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 ...
Health awareness
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...
National Immunization Awareness Week – 100,000 vaccine challenge
100,000 vaccine challenge This week is National Immunization Awareness Week and it's a great time to think about the importance of immunizations! I'm celebrating by taking the "100,000 Vaccine Chal...
Oral Health Month: Healthy smiles for your family
Good oral health is something we all try to work on every day as a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. But, at certain times of the year, the choices we make are even more important to o...
Easter potlucks and food safety
With Easter just around the corner, many people are preparing to gather family and friends for a feast around the table. Potlucks are a popular idea for get-togethers, helping to take some of the burd...