Beausejour ­ Brokenhead District Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre

Box 550, 151­1st St. S., Beausejour, MB. R0E 0C0 Phone: 268­7440 Wellness Facilitator: Bonnie Stefansson

What’s Up in Wellness Promotion??

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Welcome to the Winter Edition of “What’s Up in Wellness Promo­ tion.” This newsletter is prepared by the Wellness Facilitators of North Eastman and will provide you with a listing of the various health promotion and educat ion programs and initiatives in our

region. The newsletter is divided into five dif­ ferent districts, how­ ever, most of our pro­ grams are open to any­ one in the region. If a program in another dis­ trict is of interest to you, please be sure to phone to get additional information.

Making a Plan to Stay Moti­ vated. Tuesdays, continuing January 11, 25 and Feb 8, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Primary Health Care Centre in Beausejour. FREE! Call 268­7440 to register. Join at any time.

Preparing for, and quitting smoking:

Are you a smoker? Attend the program be­ low that matches how ready you

are to quit. These free pro­ grams are presented by Shar­ lene Thompson, Primary Health Care Nurse and will be held at the Beausejour Pri­ mary Health Care Centre, MPR. They are based on the Canadian Cancer Society’s One Step at a Time program and developed by the Mani­ toba Tobacco Reduction Alli­ ance Inc. FREE!

What’s Up in Wellness – Winter 2011 Beausejour­Brokenhead Wellness Programs

Community Lunch’ N Learn Join us for a 30­minute pres­ entation with information on wellness topics that matter to you! Bring a bagged lunch, and your questions! All ses­ sions are free, and open to the public! Call 268­7440 for information. Soup’s On!: Chase away the winter chills with a hot bowl of homemade soup. • Beausejour Early Years

School Tues Jan 18 1:15 • Gillis School Wed Jan 19

11:50 • Edward Schreyer School

Wed Jan 19 3:30 • Primary Health Care Cen­

tre Thur Jan 20 12:15, 1:15

Go Nuts!: Nuts can play a vital role for your health. Learn more! • Gillis School Mon Feb 28

11:50 • Edward Schreyer School

Tues March 1 3:45 • Primary Health Care Cen­

tre March 22 12:15 and 1:15

Recipe Makeover: Use Dietitian approved tech­ niques and substitutions for making your home and family recipes more nutritious! Spring 2011.

JOIN ANYTIME: Weight Loss Information and Support Group; sup­ porting your efforts to lose weight. Health Care Professionals will discuss topics relating to nu­ trition, getting active and mental wellness. Topics in­ clude Happy Active New Year, Recipe Makeover, and

New Years Resolutions? • Trying to quit smoking?

• Lose weight?

• Cook more healthy?

• Ladies—need a day for yourself?

North Eastman Health Association

Winter Edition 2011

North Eastman Health Association Association Corporate Office W.B Lewis Centre P.O. Box 339 Pinawa, MB. R0E 1L0 Phone: (204) 753­2012 Fax: (204) 753­2015 Email: neha@neha.mb.ca Website: www.neha.mb.ca

Quit Smoking

Tip

Double your chance of quitting by using any method along with the Smoker s ’ Help l in e . Whether you’re using cold turkey, the patch or a pre­ scription, call the Smok­ ers’ Helpline to talk to a quit specialist for confi­ dential, one­on­one sup­ port. 1­877­513­5333 or www.smokershelpline.ca

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A Day for Women – Eat, Play, Love (Save the date – Saturday April 9, 2011)

Treat yourself to a “day away” at a Women’s Wellness Workshop in Beausejour. Eat; Experience firsthand how to create fun, healthy, entertaining food. Play; Yoga is a playful, life affirming practice of skilful movement linked with

Women’s and Breast Cancer Informa­ tion and Support Group

Cancer survivors and their supports meet 2 times per year to discuss issues affect­ ing people with breast cancer and women’s cancers.

Next meeting: Tuesday, April 26, 2011.

Call Lorraine Best, Beausejour Commu­ nity Contact, at 268­2328 for information.

breath. Suitable for all levels of inflexi­ bility ­ practice fully supported either seated on chairs or standing. Love; We all need a sense of love and belonging. We need to recognize how to love and care for ourselves.

Details and Registration available February 1, 2011. Call 268­7440.

tion on Diabetes and Heart Health. A Registered Nurse and Dietitian will be on hand to answer your questions.

The first Thursday of the month (Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 2010 & Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, 2011) 10:00am to 11:30am in the Multi­purpose room of the Primary Health Care Centre located in the building attached to the hospital. Free of charge.

For information, call Karen 268­7477 or Sharlene 268­7478.

Yes, you can Can! This home canning workshop will include demonstration, hands­on­experience and a take home sample to enjoy later. Wednesday May 4, 2011, 6:30 pm to 9:00 at the Primary Health Care Centre. FREE. Registration details to follow.

Ask a Nurse @ the Pharmacy A Primary Health Care Nurse from North Eastman Health Association will be at Pharmasave once a month to answer your health questions! See you on the SECOND Monday of the month at noon. Questions: 268­7440.

Ask a Dietitian @ the Grocery Store A Registered Dietitian from North East­ man Health Association will be at Co­op once a month to answer nutrition and food label questions. See you on the THIRD Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Questions: 268­7440.

Diabetes & Heart Health In f ormat i on Sessions Join us once a month as we share informa­

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Learn how to prepare different kinds of foods

Cooking for Young Adults

This workshop is specifically designed to guide young adults though some basic and more advanced cooking skills. Learn how to prepare different kinds of foods that may not be familiar. Make cooking and entertaining fun ­ Vegetarian Sushi is on the menu! Monday March 7, 2011. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Beause­ jour. Tasting included. FREE

Tobacco Basics Presentation: getting ready to quit – One Step at a Time

Not sure if you want to quit? Have you decided to quit? This one­hour session is for anyone who wants to get more infor­ mation on quitting smoking. • Monday, January 17, 2011

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. • Register by Thursday January 13,

2011 at 268­7440 or 268­7478

Smoker’s Quit Program: for smokers who want to quit – One Step at a Time This 4­week program is for smokers who have decided that they want to quit smok­ ing. It provides support through tools that help smokers understand their habit better so they can make plans and take action to meet their own quitting needs. It also provides solid advice to help smokers cope during the quitting process. • Mondays, January 24, 31, 2011

Feb 7 and 14, 2011 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

• Register by Thursday January 20, 2011 at 268­7440 or 268­7478

Heritage Cooking: Preserve your old family recipes and pass a healthier ver­ sion down the generations.

Adult children, parents, and grand­ parents can sign up together to attend this workshop se­ ries! Adult chil­ dren, their parents

and grandparents are welcome to bring favorite family recipes to the session. Under the guidance of a Dietitian, you will learn how to adjust these recipes to become healthier. Preparing and tasting the food are all part of the workshop! You will take home a cookbook with all revised recipes!

February 10, 17, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the health centre and Feb 24 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Edward Schreyer School. Beausejour. Come alone or with a family group to this free, three­session workshop! Register by Feb 7, 2011 at 268­7440 or 268­7477. Maximum of 20 people.

Save the date – Saturday April 9, 2011

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Springfield District Kin Place Health Complex

689 Main Street, Oakbank, MB. R0E 1J0 Phone: (204) 444­6142 Wellness Facilitator: Dawn Sawatsky

Changes Clubhouse. Come join us! We are average everyday people dealing with depression and anxiety issues or may be finding ourselves lonely and feeling iso­ lated in this often­stressful world we live in. Here at the Clubhouse we are working towards the betterment of our mental health by socializing and supporting one another. Facilitated by Anxiety Disorders Association of MB and Mood Disorders Association. Meets most Mondays, 10:30am to 3:30pm. SunGro Centre, Beausejour. Free. For information, call Elsa 345­8511 or Judy 444­5228. For transportation, call 444­5228.

Your Recovery Journey Join us for a series of 5 workshops for people living with mental illness

who are looking for hopeful tools to assist them in their recovery. Mondays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

SunGro Center in Beausejour. This is an open group. Anyone may attend at any time.

Facilitated byKim Heidinger from the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. Call (204) 371­0824 for more information

Diabetes Information Sessions

Learn new and exciting things about diabetes management. Last Wednesday of each month, 2:00­4:00pm, Springfield Public Library, on Hwy. 206 at Dugald.

For information contact Dawn at 444­6142

• Wednesday, January 26, 2011 • Wednesday, February 23, 2011

NO MEETING IN MARCH

Cholesterol Prevention and Management

Understanding and managing your cholesterol through

lifestyle choices

Kin Place Health Complex Oakbank, 9:00am­noon

Call 444­6138 to pre­register.

• January: Fri., Jan. 7, 2011 • February: Fri., Feb. 4, 2011

Diabetes Prevention and Management

For all adults interested in diabetes or prevention of diabetes, or those at risk, or friends and family mem­ bers of people living with diabetes.

Kin Place Health Complex Oakbank, 9:00am­noon

Call 444­6138 to pre­register for a series of 3 classes. January Series:

begins Mon., Jan. 17, 2011 February/March Series: begins Fri., Feb. 25, 2011

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Special thanks to Laura Gmiterek for all of her hard work over the years preparing this newsletter!

Telehealth is the use of information technology to connect people to healthcare ser­ vices at a distance. A high­speed, secure, video link is used to connect clients to health care providers at different locations in Manitoba.

You are able to see, hear and talk to your care provider on a television screen and they will be able to see, hear, and talk to you.

MBTelehealth also provides professional education programs and administrative support to rural health authorities.

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Risk Factor Assessment Clinic

Making healthier lifestyle choices can help you reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Why not start now to learn what you can do to reduce your risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabe­ tes, kidney disease and respiratory diseases? Join a nurse and registered dietitian to learn more about getting a blood pressure and blood sugar readings and analysis of your lifestyle.

To set­up a clinic, call Dawn (204) 444­6142

Community Lunch’N Learn Join us for a 30­minute presentation on a wellness topic that matters to you!

Eat your bagged lunch and ask questions All sessions are FREE and open to the public!

For more information on how to host a Lunch’N Learn at your

work place, and to provide a topic,

call Dawn (204) 444­6142.

Community Lunch’N Learn Dietitian, Dale Kornelsen will present on the topic of protein. He will talk about the effort of getting to, and staying at, a healthy weight that is right for you!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:00­12:30pm

Kin Place Health Complex ­ MPR

Get Better Together Leader Training NEHA is pleased to offer Get Better Together! Leader Training Program to care providers and community members to support people with chronic disease. It is a 4­day training to learn to lead a 6­week participant pro­ grams on health self­management skills for people living with chronic health conditions such as: anxiety, ar­ thritis, asthma, cancer, fatigue, back pain, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hepatitis, high blood pressure, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other more. Learn ways to control pain; deal with fatigue and frustration; start a basic exercise program; handle stress and eat well to live well. The participant program runs 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks. Program leaders guide and participants learn about health information and skills; listening to one another, brainstorming, problem­solving and action planning to help better manage ongoing health problems. The program & training are free of charge. Leaders teach from a scripted manual and receive thorough train­ ing, as well as a honourarium for each 6­week program they deliver. The leader training provides an opportu­ nity to experience the full program as well as develop the necessary skills to lead the groups. During training leaders get to practice teach two times before they are certified. Leaders receive a Leaders’ Training Manual and the resource book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions”. Leaders always teach in pairs. Train­ ees must attend all of the training days to be certified, but there is no obligation for volunteers to lead the pro­ gram after training if they feel that it’s not for them.

The next 4­day training is taking place at Pine Falls Health Complex, Pine Falls. February 3,4,10,11, 2011, 10:30am­4:30pm. For information or to register, call Dawn at 444­6142. Info about the program is also available on the Wellness Institute web site: http://www.wellnessinstitute.mb.ca/gbt

Community Breakfast in support of Heart Health Join Colette Mignon, (Regional Outreach and Speakers Bureau Manager)

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba to learn more about how making healthier lifestyle

choices can help you reduce your risk of chronic diseases.

Call Dawn at (204) 444­6142 for information Dugald Community Club, 544 Holland Street,

Dugald

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Blue Water District Pine Falls Health Complex

37 Maple Street, Box 2000, Pine Falls, Manitoba R0E 1M0 Wellness Facilitators: Michelle Berthelette ­ (204) 367­1337, Susan Spindler ­ (204) 367­5410

Commit to Quit: You learned to smoke. Now learn not to smoke.

6 week quit smoking group program

FREE!

Led by Primary Health Care Nurse, Myriam Duke

Tuesdays, January 11 ­ Feb 15, 2011 5:00­6:00 pm

at the Pine Falls Health Complex

Call 367­5401 to register.

Fitness Classes Fitness Classes with Kim Bonekamp

Morning, evening and seniors classes available a special class for people living with arthritis is also

available if there is enough interest

Classes start in October

Dates and times to be announced For more info or to register call Kim at (204) 367­2107

or email her at kbonekamp@hotmail.com

Seniors Exercise

Golden Leisure Club, 30 Pine St. Pine

Falls Every Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri.

10:15­10:45 a.m

Contact Shirley Lavallee at 367­8983

The Seniors Scene The Seniors Scene located at 3 Ateah Road

in Victoria Beach has a wide array of activities to keep you busy and healthy.

Everyone welcome

Please call the club @ (204) 756­6471 to confirm the sessions are running and for further information

Cook it Up with Trevor

Cook it Up with Trevor, Community and Clinical Dietitian

Thursday. Feb 17 th , 2011 Pine Falls United Church

5:30 p.m The topic is nutrition and cancer prevention.

Not on Tobacco (NOT) Teen Smoking Cessation program

@ Powerview School starting in the New Year

Contact Linda Clark at the school (204) 367­2296 or Myriam Duke at (204) 367­5427.

TELEHEALTH

Come to the Health Center and talk with a dietitian and nurse to learn more about you or

your family’s diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol and high blood pressure.

• Beren’s River – first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., Berens River Health Centre

• Poplar River – first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., Poplar River Health Centre

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Triple ‘P’ Positive Parenting Program FREE

8 week parenting program offered to all parents and caregivers

with children ages 0­12.

For more information or to register for any of our programs, contact us at (204) 367­9641.

Comfort, Play and Teach FREE five week parenting program, open

to all caregivers with children ages 18­36 months. Shows how parents can encourage and support their child’s development during everyday moments.

For more information or to register for any of our programs, con­

tact us at (204) 367­9641

Anger Management Program Are you looking a way to deal with your anger?

Wings of Power will now be offering a FREE 6 week program starting Saturday February 12, 2011 from 1:00­4:00pm.

Call now to register as there is only a limited amount of space! For more information or to register for any of our programs, contact us at (204) 367­9641.

French Language Services ­ Services en santé en français L’ASNE offre encore en partenariat avec le Conseil Communauté en Santé du Manitoba une série des sessions éducative sur le diabète qui se dérouleront en français. Les sessions sont ouvertes à

tout le monde et seront diffusées par télésanté à l’hôpital de Pine Falls. Il n’y a aucun frais d’inscription. Pour vos questions ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez vous adresser soit par téléphone, soit par courriel en communiquant avec: Michelle Berthelette, coordonnatrice des services en

langue française et du mieux­être, (204) 367­1337, mberthelette@neha.mb.ca

Les principes de base pour une alimentation saine pour prévenir et traiter le diabète Le jeudi 20 janvier 2011 de 10 h à 12 h

Les gras et les fibres : comment augmenter Le jeudi 10 mars 2011 de 13 h 30 à 15 h 30

Le soin des pieds et autres conseils pour une vie saine Le jeudi 24 mars 2011 de 13 h 30 à 15 h

NEHA will once again be partnering with the Conseil Communauté en Santé du Manitoba to offer a FREE education series on Diabetes in French. These sessions will be offered via Telehealth at the Pine Falls Health Complex. For more information and to register please contact Michelle Berthelette, French Language Services Coordinator at 367­1337 or by email mberthelette@neha.mb.ca .

Healthy Eating: Preventing and treating diabetes Thursday, January 29 th 10:00­12h00 Fats and Fibres: How to make better choices Thurday,March 10 th 1:30­3:30 Foot Care and other Healthy Living Considerations Thursday, March 24 th 1:30­3:00

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Iron Rose District Whitemouth District Health Centre

75 Hospital Street, Box 160, Whitemouth, Manitoba R0E 2G0 Wellness Facilitator: Marilyn Sitar (204) 348­7191 (ext. 4240)

Cooking for Your Health February is Heart Health Month! Join Laura and Ja­ mie (NEHA Dietitian & Primary Health Care Nurse) as they offer a cooking class for people interested in learning how to prepare heart healthy and diabetic friendly meals.

Food, friendship & fun!!! Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 5:30 pm.

Whitemouth School Home Ec Room. Limited space so register early!

Call Marilyn to register at 348­7191 ext 4240.

FREE Sponsored by CDPI/

Healthy Together Now!

Diabetes & Heart Health Group Continues once a month, commencing in January 2011, 10:00 – 11:15am at the

Whitemouth Health Center Registered nurse and dietitian provide current infor­ mation on diabetes management and healthy lifestyle

Call Laura for more information and for dates for 2011 at 348­4620

FREE!

Cancer Care Mobile Breast Screening Program A program to check women ages 50 and older for early signs of breast cancer

even though they have no symptoms. A mammogram is simple, safe and the best practice available for early detection.

January 19, 24, 25, 26 & 31, 2011 at the Whitemouth Health Center Call 1 (800) 903­9290 to book an appointment.

Kids in The Kitchen – Snack Attack!! Join Laura, our NEHA dietitian,

as she leads kids and parents in a snack preparation (and tasting!) class. For kids 6­11 years, must be accompanied by an adult.

Classes will be offered in March 2011 in both

Whitemouth and Reynolds Schools.

Dates to be determined. FREE!

Early registration: Call Marilyn at 348­7191, ext. 4240

Car and Booster Seat Safety Clinics Infant car seats and booster seats save lives when they are installed and used correctly.

A one day clinic will be held at the Whitemouth Fire Hall in Spring 2011, where you can stop by to see if

your child’s seat is installed correctly.

FREE inspection!

For more information and to make an appointment

call Marilyn at 348­7191 ext 4240.

Whitemouth Library/ Pedometer & Walking Poles Pedometers and walking poles available for loan from the Whitemouth Library.

Hours of operation: Mondays & Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays 2:00 ­ 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Thursdays 2­ 4:00 pm.

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“Getting Fit!” in our Community:

4 Season Rink Have you checked out the new rink on the community grounds outside the Whitemouth Com­ munity Hall? Ice will be in this year for skating and hockey fun. In summer, the rink will be used for badminton, tennis and in line skating! ALL are welcome. FREE! For more infor­ mation, call Arleen from the Whitemouth Rec Association at 348­2196.

Whitemouth Curling Club For information on junior curling, stick curling or league curling, call Don at 348­2818.

Hallway Walking at Whitemouth School Monday – Fridays, 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 am – available to the community all days that the school is

open. Clean indoor walking shoes are required, as well as rubber tips for pole walkers. For information on when the school is open, call the school at 348­2595.

Circuit 30 Fitness Class A one hour fitness class for those looking for a challenge! Classes are now held on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Whitemouth School Gym. No class on days the school is closed. $2.00 drop in fee. For more information, call Wendy at 348­2433.

Whitemouth Gymnastics Club Offering gymnastics programs for children ages 4 and up. Tuesday evenings, 6:30­7:30 pm at the Whitemouth School Gymnasium. Call Helen­348­2560 or Kim 348­3126 for more informa­ tion.

Sit & Be Fit! Chair exercise program at the Happy Hours Club, Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. in the Whitemouth Community Hall. (Use the door on the left hand side of the hall). FREE! Call Jean at 348­2515 for more info.

Tai Kwon Do Develop balance and coordination while getting active with this martial art that is popular all around the world. Wednesday evenings at 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm at the Hadashville Recreation Center. All ages and all fitness levels. For more information, contact Shelley at 426­5266.

Winnipeg River District Lac du Bonnet District Health Centre

89 McIntosh Street, Box 1030, Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba R0E 1A0 Wellness Facilitator: Caroline McIntosh ­ (204) 345­1220

Interested in Quitting Smoking? Start your New Year off right! Individual or group counselling

Please let us know when You are available in January Lac du Bonnet Health Centre

FREE! To reserve a space call 345­1220.

Prenatal Classes Having a baby?

Set of 4 January classes starts January 5, 2011

Lac du Bonnet Health Centre FREE!

To register call Wendy at 345­1219.

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Lac du Bonnet Diabetes AND Heart Health Sessions Find out the latest health news. A Nurse and Dietitian will be on hand to answer your questions. Come 15 minutes early if you’d like your blood pressure, blood sugar and/or weight measured. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. The last Monday of

the month 10:00­11:15 am FREE!

Registration is not required. For information call 345­1230.

Tai Chi qi gong ­ Meditation in movement Developed to promote physical, mental and spiritual

well being. Increase your flexibility, balance and strength with this gentle

movement class. Tuesdays, January 18 to March 22, 9:30­10:30 am Pinawa Lutheran Church.

$30 To register call Two Rivers

at 345­1227.

Our Time ­ Healthy Baby Drop­in Open to all women who are pregnant or have

a child under one year. Partners and siblings are welcome.

Mrs.Lucci’s classroom, Lac du Bonnet For dates and times call Shelly at 753­5249

or your local public health nurse.

Get Better Together Program! Six Tuesdays, April 19­May 24, 1:00 ­ 3:30 pm. New Directions School in Lac du Bonnet

FREE! Includes the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

For information or to register call 345­8647.

Grandparenting Today Strengthening the Bond

There is nothing like the grandparent­grandchild bond. Those of us lucky enough to have a strong bond filled with love and affection cherish our precious memories for a lifetime.

Join us for tips on the infant to preschool years. Spring date & location TBA. For information call (204) 345­1220.

Women’s Wellness Day

Informative and fun! Full­day event.

Spring date & Lac du Bonnet location TBA.

For information call 345­1220.

Pinawa Diabetes & Heart Health Session Join us Friday, January 21, 2011

10:00­11:15 am Pinawa Hospital Boardroom

FREE!

Registration is not required For information call 345­1230

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Interested in a program being held in another district but you don’t want to drive?

Speak with your Wellness Facilitator to see if you can attend by telehealth!

Beausejour/Brokenhead Bonnie Stefansson (204) 268­7440 bstefansson@neha.mb.ca

Springfield District Dawn Sawatsky (204) 444­6142 dsawatsky@neha.mb.ca

Whitemouth District Marilyn Sitar (204) 348­7197 msitar@neha.mb.ca

Winnipeg River District Caroline McIntosh (204) 345­1220 cmcintosh@neha.mb.ca

Blue Water District Susan Spindler (204) 367­5410 sspindler@neha.mb.ca

Blue Water French Language Michelle Berthelette (204) 367­1337 mberthelette@neha.mb.ca

North Eastman Health Association

Early childhood tooth decay is a serious health concern. It can cause problems with eating, sleeping, speech, behaviour, learning, and overall health. To prevent these issues, and others, limit sugar intake, visit a dentist regularly and help children brush their teeth for two minutes at least twice a day.

A Healthy Smile leads to a Happy

Child!

North Eastman Health Association Association

Corporate Office W.B Lewis Centre

P.O. Box 339 Pinawa, MB. R0E 1L0 Phone: (204) 753­2012

Fax: (204) 753­2015 Email: neha@neha.mb.ca Website: www.neha.mb.ca

Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking offers a number of almost im­ mediate health benefits. Within 8 hours: Carbon monoxide levels in your body drop and oxygen level in your blood in­ creases to normal. Within 48 hours: Your chances of having a heart attack decreases and your sense of taste and smell begin to improve. Within 72 hours: Breathing becomes easier and lung capacity increases. Within 2 weeks to 6 months: Circulation im­ proves and coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath improve. 1 year after quitting: Risk of a smoking­related heart attack is cut in half

Source: Health Canada Benefits of Quitting

Say hello to Colette Mignon, the new Regional Out­ reach Manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba (HSFM). Colette will be working with local health professionals to increase heart disease and stroke awareness and prevention within North Eastman.

Based in Winnipeg, Colette will travel to North Eastman communities throughout the year to provide public educa­ tion and resources on risk fac­ tors, warning signs, nutrition, physical activity, resuscitation and more. Contact Colette Mignon Toll­free: 1.888.473.4636