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1 February 2014 Q'wemtsín Health Society Newsletter Inside this issue Nurses Schedule...2 Happy Valentines Day Friendly Reminder Skeetchestn Clinic Injury Prevention Contest Injury Quick Facts QHS COHI Party Vitamin Mineral Alphabet....8 Vitamin Mineral Alphabet Continued Kids Page...10 Heart and Stroke Information Heart and Stroke continued...12 Heart and Stroke continued...13 Healthy Recipe (Heart & Stroke)...14 Men s Night at Tts QHS Resource Page...16 If you would like a copy of the QHS monthly newsletter please contact Lee-Anne Deneault at Positive Affirmation: My Thoughts are Creative I say out to every negative thought that comes to mind. No person, place, or thing has any power over me, for I am the only thinker of my mind. I create my own reality and everyone in it. 1
2 Community Health Nurse s Diane Procter, Community Health Nurse is out in the Skeetchestn Community every: Tuesday Thursday Please call Diane at QHS to book an appointment. Sarah Bennett & Christine LeBourdais are the Community Health Nurses for: Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Whispering Pines/ Clinton Indian Band You can call QHS and book appointment with them. 2 Skeetchestn Clinic Days with Karen Irving, NP Karen Irving, R.N., BScN, MScN, N.P. (F) will be in Skeetchestn the following day: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Skeetchestn Naturopath Clinic Days with Dr. Bradwell Dr. Bradwell, ND will be in Skeetchestn the following days: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Family Counselor days in Skeetchestn with Picku Multani Picku will be in Skeetchestn the following days: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Picku will be away from the office starting: February 9, 2014 to March 11, In case of any Mental Health emergency contact the following numbers: Interior Health Community Mental Health Intake: (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) After Hours: Provincial Crisis Line: Interior Crisis Line Network: These appointments must be booked through the front desk staff at QHS. Phone:
3 Q'wemtsín Health Society will be CLOSED for Family Day Date: Monday, February 10, 2014 Re-opened: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 For regular business hours Enjoy spending some quality time with your children and family on this day! Kamloops Family Day Events There are a few places in Kamloops that are participating in Family Day: Family Day at the BC Wildlife Park Date: Monday. February 10, 2014 Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm (last admission is 3:30 pm) For more information call the BC Wildlife park at Family Day Matinee Game and Fun Skate at Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Blazers vs. Tri-City To purchase Family Day packages please call: ISC Box office;
4 The Skeetchestn Health Clinic grand opening was a success. Community members along with students and teachers from Skeetchestn Community School were in attendance. Q'wemtsín Health Society would like to thank the SCS drum group for welcoming everyone to the Centre. Thank you to Skeetchestn Chief and Council for attending such an important event. The Health Clinic opens many doors for clients in Skeetchestn. Mainly it will help community members with easier access to health care and will allow you to take charge of your own health! The Clinic will continue to provide health programs, education and health services to the community. QHS staff are excited to have a space of our own, this will allow our nurses to meet with clients in a safe and private place. If you have any questions about what services are offered please feel free to stop by the clinic. We will be here Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm). Skeetchestn Health Clinic is currently in a transition phase, if you need to book an appointment with either our Nurse Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor or our Mental Health Counselor you must call QHS at: Thank you for your patience and understanding on this matter. We look forward to seeing you at our new clinic. 4
5 QHS is hosting another Injury Surveillance Staff Incentive Contest! This contest is open to all employees who work for: Tk emlups te Secwepemc Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band Skeetchestn Indian Band Sk elep School of Excellence Skeetchestn Community School Q'wemtsín Health Society EVERYTIME you fill out an injury surveillance form and hand completed form into Lee-Anne at QHS your name will be entered into the draw to win a... BRAND NEW FLAT SCREEN TV! DRAW DATE: MARCH 31st, 2014 If you have any questions about the program or would like an Injury Surveillance Form please call QHS at
6 Injury Prevention Quick facts. QHS is part of the Secwepemc Nation Injury Surveillance & Prevention Program, if you would like more information please call QHS at Here are some quick facts regarding Injury in Canada: 6
7 Q'wemtsín Health Society Dental Department is pleased to announce the annual COHI Party! If you are between the age of 0-7 years old then you and your are invited! DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 TIME: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm PLACE: Q'wemtsín Health Society, 130 Chilcotin Road If you would like more information please contact our Dental Hygienist, Crystal Chartrand or the COHI AIDE, Natasha DeNeef at: Dental Days at Q'wemtsín Health Society Dr. Ciriani-Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Dr. Francisco-Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Dr. Bouwmeester-Friday, February 28, 2014 Call Crystal or Natasha to book your appointment! 7
8 The Vitamin- Mineral Alphabet Submitted by: Dr. Melissa Bradwell, ND This month, we are going to discuss another important part of maintaining optimal health. Glutathione (GSH), commonly referred to as the The Master Antioxidant or The Great Protector, is a very simple molecule made up of a combination of three simple building blocks of protein or amino acids. The good news is that your body produces its own glutathione. The bad news is that poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione levels. This depletion can leave you susceptible to cellular damage from oxidative stress, free radicals, infections and cancer. And, if your liver gets overloaded and damaged, it becomes unable to do its highly important job of detoxification. Glutathione What Does Glutathione Do? Glutathione, in brief, recycles antioxidants. Free radicals, which lead to cell damage, get passed around from vitamin C to vitamin E to lipoic acid and then finally to glutathione which recycles other antioxidants. When working efficiently, we are naturally supplied with continual antioxidant support. However, problems occur when we are overwhelmed with too much oxidative stress or too many toxins. Glutathione becomes depleted and we can no longer protect ourselves against free radicals, infections, or cancer and we can't get rid of toxins. Glutathione is also critical in helping your immune system do its job of fighting infections and preventing cancer. A healthy immune system with all the available food it needs to mount a proper response can defend itself against most diseases. The available GSH corresponds directly to the effectiveness of the immune response. Glutathione is also the most critical and integral part of your detoxification system. Found throughout the body, glutathione is concentrated in the liver, the body s primary detox organ. The liver is responsible with deciding which nutrients are to be absorbed and giving toxins the boot. But expelling a toxin isn t easy. In phase one, liver enzymes must convert the toxin into a compound that can be flushed. In phase two, glutathione is used to grab hold of the toxin and escort it out of the body via urine or bile. If there isn t enough glutathione on hand, the toxins stack up like so many cars in a traffic jam. All the toxins stick onto glutathione, which then carries them into the bile and the stool -- and out of your body. 8
9 How can I take Glutathione? Available in many forms, GSH can be more beneficial when administered according to the condition being treated. Some conditions and preferred route of administration are as follows: TAKEN BY MOUTH Cataracts Glaucoma Preventing aging Treating or preventing alcoholism Asthma Cancer Heart disease High cholesterol levels Liver problems Chronic fatigue syndrome Memory loss Alzheimer s disease Osteoarthritis Parkinson s disease INHALED Treating lung diseases- COPD, Emphysema, Asthma INTRAVENOUS Treating Parkinson s disease Reducing side effects of chemotherapy treatments for cancer Diabetes Anemia in people on hemodialysis Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) Infertility in men Easy Ways to Maximize Glutathione Production and Activity Eat lots of glutathione-rich foods, such as asparagus, spinach, avocado, squash, melons, grapefruit and peaches. Whenever possible, eat these foods raw or minimally heated, since heat and microwaving tends to destroy antioxidants. Eat more colorful, antioxidant-packed produce, such as strawberries, bell peppers and mangoes, all of which are particularly high in vitamin C. The more one-shot antioxidants you ve got on board, the less your body needs to lean on its glutathione reserves. Eat more foods high in cysteine. The sulfur-rich amino acid is a key building block for glutathione. The best sources are eggs, garlic and whey protein. If you buy whey protein, make sure it is bioactive and made from un-denatured (or non-denatured) proteins, meaning the bond between the amino acids is preserved, and the cysteine is more bioavailable. Limit exposure to toxins by buying organic produce, filtering your water, cutting down on refined foods, and avoiding chemical-packed personal-care and cleaning products. Minimizing your toxic burden will help preserve your body s ability to produce glutathione, and also reduce excess demands on your body s glutathione supplies. Exercise boosts your glutathione levels. Start slow and build up to 30 minutes a day of vigorous aerobic exercise like walking or jogging, or play various sports. Strength training for 20 minutes 3 times a week is also helpful. 9
10 Kids Page BURP...You cover your mouth with your hand, but it's too late. The people at the next table in the lunchroom already heard. As you turn back to your soda, you think: Where did that burp come from? A burp sometimes called a belch is nothing but gas. When you eat or drink, you don't just swallow food or liquid. You also swallow air at the same time. The air we breathe contains gases, like nitrogen (say: ny-truh-jen) and oxygen (say: ahk-sih-jen). Sometimes when you swallow these gases, they need to get out. That's where burping comes in! Extra gas is forced out of the stomach, up through the esophagus (say: ih-sah-fuh-gus, the tube for food that connects the back of the throat to the stomach), and out of the mouth as a burp. Some kids find that drinking soda or other carbonated beverages makes them burp more. Can you guess why? If you're thinking that it's because these drinks contain extra gas, you're right! The gas that makes the drinks fizzy is carbon dioxide (say: kar-bon dy-ahk-side), another gas that can bring on big burps. Sometimes eating or drinking too fast can cause indigestion, which can make a person burp because this can send extra air into the stomach. The same thing happens when you drink through a straw: extra air in = more burps out. Burping is almost never anything to worry about. Everybody does it at least once in a while, and it's very unusual for burping to mean something is wrong in a kid's body. It seems like the only people who can get away with really loud burps are little babies their parents cheer when they burp because it means that the babies won't feel the extra gas in their stomachs and cry. But unless you're tiny and bald, it's probably a good idea to be polite when it's time to burp. So what can you do if you're around people and you feel a burp coming on? Try to burp quietly and cover your mouth. Of course, whether your burp is loud or quiet, saying "excuse me" can't hurt either. Resource: 10
11 February is Heart and Stroke Month! In honor of Heart and stroke month here is some great and valuable information regarding Heart Disease and Stroke. WHY ARE ABORIGINAL PEOPLE AT GREATER RISK? Compared to the general population First Nations, Inuit and Metis have higher rates of: Higher blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Smoking Childhood obesity These factors increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Research has shown that heart disease rates within the aboriginal population are as much as 50% higher and the death rate due to stroke is twice as high as that of the general population. The Risk One and three deaths are caused by heart disease and stroke every year. Research has shown that aboriginal people are more likely to have high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, so First Nations, Inuit and Metis are at greater risk and stroke than the average population. Many also believe that heart disease and stroke only affect the elderly. In reality, the risk factors of hear disease and stroke are now starting at younger ages within the First Nations, Inuit and Metis populations. As heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in our country, its important to understand how you can prevent these illnesses. A great place to start is to learn to identify and control your risk factors. While you cant control your age, family history, gender or ancestry there are many other risk factors, such as: High blood pressure Obesity Physical activity Diabetes Smoking That you can do something about! Taking Control Paying attention to risk factors that you can do something about and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you have questions or would like further information talk to your health care provider. Resource: Heart and Stroke Foundation webpage 11
12 February is Heart and Stroke Month! Heart Disease Are you at Risk? Although heart disease describes many heart problems, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common kind of heart disease. CAD happens when blood vessels in the heart are locked or narrowed. This stops blood filled oxygen from reaching the heart muscle. Two possible results of CAD are chest pain (also known as angina) or a heart attack. Find out if you are at risk. Check all the boxes that apply to you. Risk factors that you cannot control Age As you get older, your risk of heart disease begins to increase. Male and Female combined with age If you are a man aged 55 or older, your risk of heart disease is higher. If you are a women and have gone through menopause (the change of life), your risk of heart disease is higher. Family History Your risk of heart disease rises if close members of your family such as parents, sisters, brothers or children had heart disease before age 55, in the case of female relatives before menopause. Family Background If you are First Nations, Inuit or Metis you are more likely to have high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes and as a result are at greater risk of heart disease than the rest of the population. Risk Factors you can do something about High Blood pressure (hypertension) High blood Cholesterol Smoking Diabetes Being overweight Lack of physical activity Drinking too much alcohol Stress Stroke Are you at Risk? Stroke happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off. Without blood filled oxygen, brain cells begin to die. If the blood supply is not restored, the affected part of the brain dies, causing disability and/or death. Find out if you are at risk. Check all the boxes that apply to you: Risk Factors you cannot control Age Although strokes can occur at any age, most strokes affect people 65 and older Male or Female combined with age Until women reach menopause they have a lower risk of stroke then men. As time goes on, however, more women than men die of stroke. Family background If you are First Nations, Inuit and Metis you are more likely to have high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes and as a result are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke than the rest of the population. Family History Your risk of stroke is higher if close family such as, parents, sisters or brothers had a stroke before the age of 65. Already had a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack) If you ve had a stroke or TIA, also called a mini-stroke, your risk of stroke is greater. Risk factors you can do something about High Blood pressure (hypertension) High Blood Cholesterol Smoking Heart disease (atrial fibrillation Diabetes Being overweight Lack of physical activity Drinking too much Stress Resource: Heart and Stroke Foundation 12
13 February is Heart and Stroke Month! Warning Signals of a Heart Attack Pain Sudden pain or discomfort that does not go away with rest Pain may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulders, arm, back Pain may feel like a burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pressure In women the pain may be more vague Shortness of Breath Feeling that you cannot breath well Nausea Indigestion Vomiting Sweating Cool, clammy skin Warning signs of a stroke or transient Ischemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke) Weakness Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm, leg, even if temporary Trouble Speaking Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary Vision Problems Sudden trouble with vision even if temporary Headache Sudden, severe and unusual headache Dizziness Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above Fear Anxiety Denial Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning signs of a stroke can improve survival and recovery! If you experience any warning signals of a HEART ATTACK OR STROKE you should immediately call or your local emergency number for help or have someone call for you. Resource: Heart and Stroke Foundation webpage 13
14 In honor of Heart month here is a recipe that is kid friendly and great for the entire family. Using high-fibre cereal in the coating really gives the nuggets a fibre boost. And the fact that they are baked not fried-means that they are low in saturated fat, too. Ingredients 2/3 cup (150 ml) panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (50 ml) finely ground high fibre cereal (choose a cereal with at least 13 g of fibre per serving) 2 tbsp (25 ml) ground flax seed 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 lb (500 g) skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 32 nuggets canola cooking spray 4 tbsp (50 ml) honey mustard Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400º F (200º C). Spray a baking sheet very lightly with cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together panko, cereal, ground flax seed and parmesan cheese. 3. In a second bowl, whisk the egg. 4. Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the coating mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat for all the chicken pieces. When finished, spray the nuggets very lightly with the cooking spray, 1 to 2 seconds. 5. Bake for 20 minutes, turning once at 10 minutes. 6. Serve with honey mustard. Resource: Heart and Stroke Foundation webpage ENJOY! 14
15 Men s Night was a great success! Men s night was hosted by Tk emlups te Secwepemc. There were 25 participants in attendance that night. The health topics discussed were: Men's Health Diabetes Prostate Cancer Would like to say a THANK-YOU TO Nurse TIM BELFOUR from Interior Health Authority for facilitating Men s Night. Job well done Tim! Thanks to all the men who attended! Watch out for upcoming dates for Men s Night. 15
16 Emergency Assistance Ambulance/Fire/Police 911 Children's Hotline Kids Helpline Interior Crisis Line Network (depression, poverty, abuse, homelessness, suicide) Kamloops Urgent Response Team Kamloops Mental Health Intake Kamloops Street Services Kamloops R.C.M.P. Victim Services Kamloops Y Emergency Services Y Women's Emergency Shelter Children Who Witness Abuse Outreach Services (Mobile service for women and children who have experienced abuse) Aboriginal Services Q'wemtsín Health Society Secwepemc Child and Family Services 300 Chilcotin Road Sydney Avenue Toll Free number Interior Indian Friendship Society White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Society Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Native Youth Awareness Centre Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre Kamloops Native Housing Society Shuswap Training and Employment Program R.C.M.P. Tk'emlúps Detachment Kamloops City Detachment (Complaints General inquiries) Downtown Community Policing North Shore Community Policing Southeast District Addictions Narcotics Anonymous Alanon/Alcoholics Anonymous House of Ruth (women only) Phoenix Centre Raven Program Sage Health Centre Smokers Health Line Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Services Kamloops Walk-in Clinics Summit Medical Clinic Kamloops Urgent Care North Shore Walk-in Clinic Royal Inland Hospital Information Admitting Emergency Aboriginal Patient Navigator (RIH) Deb Donald (ext. 3109) Gloria Big Sorrelhorse (ext. 3109) Q'wemtsín Health Society 130 Chilcotin Road Hours of Operation: Kamloops, BC Monday to Thursday V2H 1G3 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Phone: Fax: qhs@qwemtsin.org Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 16
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