What s Up in Wellness Promotion?

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1 What s Up in Wellness Promotion? Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Welcome to the East side version of the Fall 2012 edition of "What's up in Wellness Promotion". Read it to find what's going on in the Eastern part of our region. Most of our programs are open to all. If you would like to know more about a program in another district, please phone. Most copies are sent out electronically. To receive a copy of this newsletter electronically (to subscribe or unsubscribe) contact sborkowsky@neha.mb.ca or talk to your local Wellness Facilitator. Please note that hotmail addresses need to phone Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority Eastern Corporate Office W.B Lewis Centre P.O. Box 339 Pinawa, MB. R0E 1L0 Phone: Fax: neha@neha.mb.ca Website: Early Fall 2012 Edition Issue 9 The Amazing Race Springfield Sports Club Edition You ve seen it on TV now it s your chance to participate right here in your own municipality! To kick off its 3 rd season, the Springfield Sports Club will be hosting The Amazing Race Springfield Sports Club Edition. Teams of two will race around Springfield communities while completing a variety of pitstops focusing on physical activities and healthy lifestyles. Registration fee: $50.00 per team. Sat., Oct. 13, 2012 Registration starts: 8:00am Race starts 9:00am & finishes at 4:00pm Prizes & closing ceremony: 4:00 5:00pm In This Issue Information on: The amazing race Pg 1 Nutrition Pg.2 Diabetes & Heart Health Pg 2 & 3 Healthy Eating Pg. 4 Tobacco Pg. 4 Woman s Health Pg. 5 Get Better Together Pg. 6 Mental Health Pg. 7 & 8 Physical Activity Pg. 9 & 10 Babies/children Pg 10 Seniors Pg 11 Who are we? Pg 12 To register your team of two by Sept. 22 nd, 2012 or to volunteer, go to or e mail springfieldsportsclub@gmail.com or phone Andrea at

2 2 Page 2 What s Up in Wellness Promotion?? Lunch & Learn Join us for a 30 minute presentation with information on wellness topics that matter to you! Bring a bagged lunch, and your questions! All sessions are free, and open to the public! At the Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre and local schools. Call for details. May be available in other communities by telehealth. Fabulous Fall Food Favorites It is Harvest time! Squashes, onions, Beets, Potatoes. How to prepare and enjoy these nutrient dense foods now and save $ as winter approaches. September/October Beausejour. Presented by a Registered Dietitian call for details. Monday Sept 24, 12:15 pm at the Primary Health Care Centre Beausejour. Tuesday, September 25, 12:00 PM at Gillis School, Tyndall. Wednesday, September 26, 3:40 Edward Schreyer School. Coffee Break Is a Coffee Break healthy for you? Learn about different types of coffee and potential benefits of coffee. What is this Green Coffee bean? Is it a miracle fat buster? November Beausejour. Presented by a Registered Dietitian. Tasty Nutritious Holiday Treats Fun and Fancy Foods that that are healthier and easier than you would think! December Beausejour. Presented by a Registered Dietitian. Escaping the Fast Food Culture Tuesday, September 25; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the MPR, Pine Falls Health Complex Presented by the Heart & Stroke Foundation Via Telehealth Session for those at risk, plus their friends and family members, and all people interested in, or the prevention of, diabetes What is Diabetes& how to manage it; Complications of Diabetes & how to prevent them; Good Fats& Bad Fats; Exercise, Psycho Social Aspects, Foot Care, Glycemic Index, Fibre & Salt in Your Diet. September 28, 2012, November 16, :00am noon Kin Place Health Complex, Oakbank To sign up for a series of 3 classes call No cost. Cholesterol Prevention and Management Session to help understand and manage your cholesterol through lifestyle choices. 9:00am noon Kin Place Health Complex, Oakbank. October 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 Call to sign up. No cost.

3 3 Page 3 Diabetes & Heart Health Information Sessions Join us once a month as we share information on Diabetes and Heart Health. A Registered Nurse and Dietitian will be on hand to answer your questions. Free of charge. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Beausejour/Brokenhead The first Thursday of the month 10:00am to 11:30am In the Multi purpose room of the Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre located in the building attached to the hospital. Free of charge. For information, call Karen or Sharlene Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa/Winnipeg River Come 15 minutes early if you d like your blood pressure, blood sugar and/or weight measured. FREE! Registration is not required. For information about Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa groups call Kristen, Lac du Bonnet Health Centre on the last Monday of the month from 10:00 11:15 am. Pinawa Hospital on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:00 11:15 am. Pine Falls/Blue Water The 2 nd Tuesday of every month, 10:00 to 11:00 am Multi Purpose Room, Pine Falls Health Complex For more information call or Whitemouth/Iron Rose 4 th Friday of the month, 10:00 11:15 am Whitemouth District Health Center meeting room Come 15 minutes early if you d like your blood pressure, blood sugar and/or weight measured. For more info call Laura at Sessions available by Telehealth in Northern Remote communities Community health education sessions with a dietitian and nurse are offered by Telehealth to the communities of Beren s River, Poplar River, Pauingassi, Little Grand Rapids and Bloodvein. Staff and community members are invited to attend. Come and talk about diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol, high blood pressure and more. We can all work together to improve our health! The First Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at the Health Centre of communities listed above. Topic for October Neuropathy Nutrition Ask A Dietitian at the Grocery Store A Registered Dietitian will be at Beausejour Co op once a month to answer nutrition and food label questions. See you on the THIRD Monday of the month 10 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Questions:

4 4 Craving Change A 4 evening session that helps adults deal with the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that make it hard to control eating. Craving Change is designed for those people who struggle to maintain healthy eating habits, who say they eat for comfort or in response to strong feelings, who feel frustrated with the usual weight loss diet programs and who want to feel more in control of their eating. Facilitated by an IE RHA Registered Dietitian. FREE! Workbook included. Whitemouth Health Centre MPR. Wednesdays October 24, November 7, 14, 21@ 6:30 8:30pm. Please register with Caroline, Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom. Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 6:30 8:30 pm. Please register with Caroline, Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre MPR. Wednesdays, January 30, Feb 6, 13 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Please register with Karen, or Bonnie Stefansson Breakfast with the Experts Join Dr. McGavock on Saturday, November 3 rd for breakfast and a discussion about physical activity. Time and Winnipeg River Location to be announced shortly. Sponsored by the Canadian Diabetes Association. For more information contact Caroline, or Kristen, Quitting Smoking Did you know that the single best thing a smoker can do for his or her health is to quit smoking? You can quit and we can help! Struggling with Quitting? Free individual or group counselling. Please let us know when YOU are available. To reserve a space in your area call: Beausejour & Brokenhead Blue Water Iron Rose Springfield Winnipeg River Commit to Quit You learned to smoke. Now you can learn not to smoke! This 6 week quit smoking group program assists participants to learn skills and techniques to be smoke free. Includes smoking patterns, reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, triggers, coping with withdrawal, dealing with slips as well as the use of medications. Presented by Kelly Deveau, IE RHA Primary Health Care Nurse. FREE! Pinawa Hospital Conference Room. Tuesdays January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, & 19, 6:30 7:30pm. Please register with Caroline,

5 Healthy Living in North East 5 PAP clinic Pine Falls Health Complex October 22, 2012 Call to make an appointment. Women and Breast Cancer Link to Pink The Link to Pink October Breast Health Awareness event has received funding. In this event volunteers offer community women a pink carnation attached to breast health information. If you d like to be involved, call your local Link to Pink contact person: Blue Water District, Michelle Beausejour, Lorraine Lac du Bonnet, Caroline Pinawa, Shirley Springfield District, Dawn Iron Rose District, Teri Women s and Breast Cancer Support & Information Night: Lymphedema What you need to know Cancer survivors and their supports meet to discuss issues affecting people with breast cancer and women s cancers. Jennifer Dalke, Certified Lymphedema Therapist will discuss: Who is at risk of developing lymphedema? What can you do to reduce your risk? What can you do if you develop lymphedema? Wednesday October 24, :00 pm to 9:00 pm. Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre. Multi purpose room. Brought to you by the IERHA and the Breast Cancer Centre of Hope. Call Lorraine Best, Beausejour Community Contact at for information MENOPAUSE Information Session Is it hot in here? All you ever wanted to know about Menopause! A 2 evening session helping women make informed decisions. Presented by a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian and Primary Health Care Nurse. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom. Wednesday, April 3 & 10, 2013 from 6:30 8:30pm. To register for the 2 evening session call Caroline, Risk Factor Assessment Clinics 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, diabetes, 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 set up a clinic at for your group or work place, call Dawn No cost. Funding Provided by Manitoba Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs

6 BreastCheck Mobile Breast Screening Clinic As you age, the chance of getting breast cancer increases. Early detection is the best protection! If you are a woman over 50 years of age and you missed your appointment last year or are due for screening please attend: 6 Hollow Water October 29, 30, 2012 Pine Falls October 31 November 20, 2012 Lac du Bonnet Late November 2012 Pinawa Mid December 2012 Beausejour End of December 2012 Berens River February 2013 To book your appointment call toll free Get Better Together. Self Management Program Back by popular demand! For anyone living with an ongoing health condition, for example, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, chronic pain, arthritis, MS, depression, asthma, anxiety, cancer, or fibromyalgia. Learn to take control of your health and better manage your pain; deal with fatigue & frustration; increase your energy level; eat well to live well; solve problems & meet personal goals; start an exercise program; use medications effectively; and talk more easily to your doctor. 2 ½ hours per week for six weeks. FREE! Includes the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Lac du Bonnet. Six Tuesdays, Sept 18 Oct 23 from 6:00 8:30pm at Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. Limited registration Book early to reserve a spot! To register call Caroline, Become a Leader Get Better Together! A program for living better with ongoing health conditions (arthritis, MS, depression, heart disease, asthma, chronic pain, diabetes, anxiety, cancer, fibromyalgia) needs volunteers! Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have experience with chronic conditions? Would you like to learn to better manage your own health? The 4 Day, 27 hour, thorough training course teaches you to lead the 6 week. Get Better Together! Program. No experience required. No cost. Leaders receive a scripted manual & always teach in pairs. To express interest to attend in an area near you, call Dawn Sawatsky, Wellness Facilitator at

7 7 safetalk Help to create suicide safer communities. safetalk is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. Thurs., Oct. 18, :30 9:30pm Kin Place Health Complex 689 Main Street, Oakbank To register: Have questions? Caregiver Support Groups You are a caregiver if you are a friend or family member who assists another person with tasks such as errands, housekeeping, organizing and scheduling or daily activities and care. The Caregiver group provides emotional support and encouragement, practical information and reinforces positive health practices. 1st Wed of the month in Lac Du Bonnet at the LDB Library 10 AM 1st Wed of the Month in Pinawa at the Alliance Church 1 PM 2nd Wed of the Month in Victoria Beach at the Seniors Center 1 PM 3rd Wed of the Month in Kin Place Health Complex Multipurpose room 1PM 4th Wed of the Month in Beausejour at Lions Manor 10 AM Call Jackie Dokken, or alzne@alzheimer.mb.ca. Springfield Connections September 12, 2012, Presentation: Being Your Own Best Friend Guest Speaker: Debbie Devigne Community Mental Health Worker This Mental Health and Drop In Group is open to anyone living with mental health problems, looking for a welcoming and supportive environment. Family and friends welcome. Workshops and programs will be offered on an on going basis. Wednesdays, 11:00am 3:00pm, The Basement 576 Balsam Crescent, Oakbank. Call or Judy Dunn, ; jd4mdam@gmail.com Lac du Bonnet Support Group Mental Health Drop In Groups are open to anyone living with a mental health problem, looking for a welcoming and supportive environment. Family and friends welcome. Last Thursday of the month 10:30am Noon, Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom. For information call Elsa, or eastman@adam.mb.ca. Canadian Mental Health Association Support Groups Social/education support and a fun, relaxed environment for those coping with mental illness. Pine Falls First Wednesday of the Month 1:30 3:00pm. Wings of Power Basement. Beausejour Last Tuesday of the Month from 2:00 3:30pm. Copper Pot Restaurant Lac du Bonnet Drop in hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am 3:00pm at the Serenity Clubhouse. For contact information, please call

8 8 SOS Sharing Our Stories of recovery Individuals share personal stories of living well with mental illness. There is hope for recovery and understanding. Your Mental Health Matters! If you would like to arrange this presentation for your group, call or eastman@adam.mb.ca Did you know? 1 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their life time. Hearing Voices Hearing Voices that are Distressing is a 2 ½ hour simulation workshop designed for caregivers, family members and professionals who work or live with people who hear distressing voices. Includes debriefing, and discussion and question period about schizophrenia and psychosis. Brought to you by Kim Heidinger, Outreach Worker, Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. Free. Saturday, November 9:30 AM Noon at the Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. As there is limited space please pre register with Caroline, Get a Grip on Stress A 4 evening Stress Busters Session. Do you feel as if you are being pulled in a thousand different directions by the demands of family, work and other personal commitments? Do certain people stress you out? Is your body physically drained from stress? Stress is a natural and essential part of our lives. If left unmanaged, it can become harmful. Get a Grip on Stress will provide you with some Stress Busters; tool and methods for balancing your life, dealing with stressful people and situations, and keeping your body in stress fighting shape. Fee: $10.00/person or $15.00/couple includes all 4 sessions Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom Four Wednesday evenings, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2013 from 6:30 8:30pm Register with payment by Jan. 31 st, 2013 Please register with Caroline, Get A Grip on Stress: A four week stress management series for everyday life, for ordinary people This series will provide you with some Stress Busters; tools and methods for balancing your life, dealing with stressful people and situations, and keeping your body in stress fighting shape. This workshop series is for adults who are experiencing stress in their family, work & personal lives. Brought to you by: Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority and the Beausejour Recreation Department. Thursday evenings: 6:30 pm 8:30 pm October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre Register by October 1, at the Beausejour Recreation Department, SunGro Centre $15.00 per couple or $10.00 per person includes all 4 sessions Call: ext 3 to see a brochure or to register Cognitive Behavioural Program Do you suffer from troubling anxiety? Cognitive therapy can help you look at the negative thought patterns that produce anxiety. Learn strategies and skills to replace catastrophic thoughts with realistic thoughts. 8 week program, 2 hours per week. Fee: $60. Fridays starting September 7 th at Lac du Bonnet Public Library, 1:00 3:00pm. To register or for information in North Eastman call Elsa, or eastman@adam.mb.ca

9 9 Recreation There are many programs sports and fitness classes running throughout the Interlake Eastern RHA to help all ages and abilities stay healthy. For information and registration details: Whitemouth River Recreation Commission Josie Winnipeg River Recreation District Allison Beausejour Recreation Department Sherri ext. 3 Springfield Recreation Commission Shawn Edgewater Recreation Commission Lori Powerview Pine Falls/RM of Alexander Pedometers & Walking Poles Check out the pedometers and walking poles that are available for loan from your local Library For library hours call: Lac du Bonnet Library Pinawa Library Whitemouth Library Walk the Halls Don t let the weather stop you from walking this fall, when you have a comfortable opportunity to walk indoors. No need to register Tuesdays and Thursdays Indoor gear please indoor shoes rubber wheeled walkers rubber tipped poles 1:00 2:00 pm Lac du Bonnet Community Centre Fee: $1/day For more information call Pat at: Two Rivers at

10 10 KidSport So ALL Kids Can Play! Sport provides kids with a sense of belonging, self esteem and confidence, while teaching them valuable life skills. Since not every child has the chance to experience sport because of a family s financial limitations, it is KidSport s goal to enable as many of Manitoba s less fortunate children as possible to participate in sport, realize its benefits and improve their future. Eligible families can apply for Kidsport funding for up to $ per year per child Intake deadline October 15 th. Applications must be submitted prior to the start of the sport program. For more information or to receive an application for assistance please contact the Sport Manitoba Eastman Region office at or toll free at (ext. 6). Early Childhood Wings of Power has many programs promoting parenting, early childhood development, healthy eating and community. The Blue Water Mobile Prenatal Team offers prenatal and postnatal classes and support. Check out their website at or call or Prenatal Classes Having a baby? Classes cover healthy pregnancy, labour and delivery comfort measures, pain control, post partum care and breastfeeding. Set of 4 classes. Dates and locations of upcoming classes available on the NEHA website at FREE! To register call Sandi, Upcoming session: Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. Four Wednesdays, September 19, 26, October 3 and October 10, PM To register call Wendy, Pine Falls Health Complex. To register call Jacqueline, Tai Chi For everybody, especially those living with advanced arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, low back pain. Fee: $20.00/ session. Advance payment required, Call Pat at Two Rivers Minimum 7 participants required per session. Lac du Bonnet Session at the Pioneer Club. Wednesdays, 5:00 6:00 pm. September 5 October 17, No session Sept. 26 th. Pinawa Session at the Lutheran Church. Thursdays, 5:00 6:00 pm. September 13 October 18, Line Dancing Another way to stay active and have FUN! Great social outing! Improve coordination and balance. Beginners welcome. All ages welcome. Partners are not required. Fee: $20.00/session. Advance payment required, Call Pat at Two Rivers Minimum 7 participants required per session. Lac du Bonnet Session at the Pioneer Club. Wednesdays, 3:45 4:45 pm. September 5 October 17, No session Sept. 26 th. Pinawa Session at the Lutheran Church. Thursdays, 3:45 4:45 pm. September 13 October 18, Our Time Healthy Baby Drop in Open to all women who are pregnant or have a child under one year. Partners and siblings are welcome. For information call Shelly, or skaminski@neha.mb.ca or call your local public health nurse. Lac du Mrs. Lucci s Resource Centre, every second Thursday. 10 :00 am to Noon. Oakbank Baptist Church. Every second Tuesday. 9:30 to 11:30 am. For additional information or skaminski@neha.mb.ca or call your local public health nurse

11 11 Services to Seniors programs are designed to assist seniors to continue living independently in their homes. Services include: Transportation Friendly visiting Phone calls Foot care Housekeeping Errands Yard work, Minor home repairs Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals Lifeline ERIK etc. For more information please call the site nearest you: Everyone welcome. Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors H.E.L.P. Centre (East Beach area) Springfield Services to Seniors Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, Whitemouth/Reynolds Winnipeg River Senior Services Pinawa Congregate Meal Program Two Rivers Services to Seniors new congregate meal program will provide home cooked meals on Wednesdays in Pinawa. Start date: July 18, 2012 at 11:30am. Vanier Centre. $7 per meal. To pre register or cancel (24 hours prior to the meal) call Linda, For more information call Pat, BRAND NEW! Health Fair Laughter s the Best Medicine Wednesday, September p.m. at the Help Centre, #2 Ateah Rd, Victoria Beach

12 NAVIGATING THE HUMAN JOURNEY: Fostering Mental and Spiritual Well Being 12 Intentions of the day: To explore the relationship between spirituality and mental health. To promote understanding and awareness of the kinds of brokenness that may disrupt well being. To affirm participants in cultivating their own mental and spiritual health. Those invited to attend are: Health Care Workers, Volunteers, Community Clergy, NEHA Staff and Members of the Public. September 28/12 8:30am 4:00pm, Brokenhead River Recreation Complex, 320 Veterans Lane, Beausejour. Fee $40.00 (includes lunch). To register or for more information, call Leah e mail: lbueckert@neha.mb.ca Beausejour/Brokenhead District Bonnie Stefansson bstefansson@neha.mb.ca Iron Rose District Marilyn Sitar ext 4240 msitar@neha.mb.ca Winnipeg River District Caroline McIntosh Springfield District Dawn Sawatsky dsawatsky@neha.mb.ca Blue Water District Michelle Berthelette mberthelette@neha.mb.ca Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority cmcintosh@neha.mb.ca Interested in a program being held in another district but you don t want to drive? Talk to your Wellness Facilitator to ask if day time programs can be offered by telehealth! Eastern Corporate Office W.B Lewis Centre P.O. Box 339 Pinawa, MB. R0E 1L0 Phone: Fax: neha@neha.mb.ca Website: