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FHT Board Releases Annual Report
The Barrie & Community Family Health Team Board of Directors have released the 2010-2011 Annual Report. Follow this link to view the current report and reports from years past
Would You Wait One Year If Your Loved One Showed Signs of Alzheimer's?
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Community Resources
Follow link to find information about Community Resources in Barrie & Surrounding area
How Can I Survive Holiday Eating?
The holiday season brings joy and cheer to many but it doesn’t have to mean weight gain. With some thoughtful planning you can enjoy your holiday treats without starting the New Year packing extra pounds. Follow these survival tips.
Get Prepared for Back to School Safety!
As the warm weather fades and the days grow shorter, the smell of fall reminds us school is around the corner. School doors open, traffic gets a little heavier on our streets. People are back from holidays, school buses and public transit are on regular routes, and more people are walking, cycling or driving to school. A Follow this link for some great back-to-school saftey tips
http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/prod/tp/tp201009-eng.aspx
Sun Safety
Is there anything better than a gorgeous sunny day? Nothing feels better than the warm sun on your skin, and when the sun is out, more people spend time doing outdoor activities with family and friends. It is important to be aware, however, that sun exposure has both positive and negative effects.
Find more informaton on sun safety.
April is National Cancer Month
Every three minutes another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. This April, as part of annual Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society is asking you to join the fight against cancer by giving generously when you see volunteers in your community selling daffodils or canvassing at your door. Donations collected in April will be used to support people living with cancer, fund research to outsmart cancer and prevent cancer before it starts.
For more information
http://www.fightback.ca/DaffodilMonth.html
March 1, 2011
March is Nutrition Month
We are happy to support the Dietitians of Canada in promoting Nutrition Month!
Why is Nutrition Month important?
January is Alzheimer's Awareness month!
Studies show first wave of baby boomers turning 65, not ready for Alzheimer’s.
An online survey of baby boomers across Canada conducted by the Alzheimer Society reveals a worrying lack of awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Survey results show that an astonishing 23 per cent of boomers can't name any of the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, even though their risk doubles every five years after age 65.
Staff spreading Christmas Cheer!
The holiday season has the unique ability to remind us of the less fortunate in our own community. Tis the season for giving back to those individuals and staff at the Barrie & Community Family Health Team agree.
July 7, 2010
Sun Safety Tips
- Plan to be outside in the early morning or late afternoon.
- Stay in the shade and out of the hot sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- If you are in the sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., wear long pants, long sleeves and a hat with a wide brim to protect your skin from sunburn.
- Wear sunglasses that provide UVA and UVB protection.
- Use a sunscreen lotion or cream that is SPF 15 or more. SPF means Sun Protection Factor.
- Use a sunscreen that says "broad-spectrum" on the label. It will screen out most of the UVA and UVB rays.
- Put sunscreen on your skin 20 minutes before you go out and reapply 20 minutes after being out in the sun to ensure even application of the product and better protection.
- Don't forget your lips, ears and nose. These parts of your body burn easily.
- Sunscreen gets washed off by water and sweat. So, put more sunscreen on after you go swimming or if you are sweating.
For more information on sun safety, please click here.
May 28, 2010
June is Recreation and Parks Month
This is an exciting way to increase awareness of the value and important benefits of recreation and parks to individuals, families, and communities. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the success of recreation and parks in contributing to the quality of life in Ontario.
Please click here for more information.
June 1, 2010
World Blood Donor Day
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated June 14th every year. It is an opportunity to express gratitude to those who donate their blood in order to save lives, without expecting anything in return. Please click here for more information.
April 19, 2010
Earth Day
Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.
More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.
Environmental challenges abound as our daily actions pollute and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive.
Please click here for more information.
February 7, 2011
February is Heart Health Month!
Please click here to find out more about Heart Health.
The Heart & Stroke Foundation is looking for Volunteers to help them with their fundraising efforts, please click here for more information.