Elmwood Family Health Centre

Hello Today friends. Its HOT out again... and its not even the first day of summer yet. In the spirit of summer and fun, sometimes we forget that our bodies don't always love to be that warm. Stay safe friends. Take care of yourselves and pay attention to the things that your body is saying. Take time from whatever your doing to seek some shade, grab a cool drink and cool down.

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Our Skills Training & Upgrading Program has been supporting our community with free computer sessions for over 5 years now, and we look forward to delivering these impactful sessions in the future. For us to continue offering free computer sessions with topics that meet our community needs, we'd love to get your feedback in a short survey on what you’re interested in learning?

Go to > https://ywcaste.ca/skills-training-upgrading/ and complete our Tech Survey today!

Community Wellness is running their Intersections group this summer!

This group offers a safe space for people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ or are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. It runs the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 4 - 6 pm. This group is offered in-person (location will be confirmed upon registration).

https://cmhatv.ca/events/intersections-3/

Cannabis and Seniors
By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm.

According to the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the number of seniors aged 65 and over checking into emergency rooms (ERs) in Ontario for cannabis poisoning has increased significantly over eight years. The study reported an ER visit rate of 5.8 per 100,000 before the legalization of cannabis. To learn more about reducing side effects and common side effects for seniors, click the link below https://yurekpharmacy.com/cannabis-and-seniors/.

Heat affects some people more than others. Outdoor workers, children and elderly, agricultural workers, people who are experiencing homelessness, and people who have chronic illness or take specific medications - these individuals may be more at-risk for heat-related illness.

Please check on those in your life who are more vulnerable to this extreme heat and know the signs of heat related illness.

Need access to a cooling station? Visit our website to find out where to find support in the region.

www.swpublichealth.ca/extremeheat

Community Outreach Dinner
Friday June 21
No cost. All are welcome
Doors open at 4:30
Dinner at 5pm
Sit down dinner

Ontario is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program.

Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004738/ontario-connecting-more-seniors-to-dental-care-and-affordable-prescription-drugs

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A prolonged heat event is on tap for this week. Cooling centers will be open at the Joe Thornton Arena and Inn out of the cold. Please be mindful spending time outdoors, and keep an eye on your neighbors and the elderly. Check in on friends who may not have air conditioning. Stay hydrated people.

If you have an upcoming appointment in our Diagnostic Imaging department, you may receive a text message reminder asking you to click a link to confirm your appointment. It will look similar to the screenshot below. You may also receive a link to our website to access more information about your appointment. These messages are legit and generated by our Diagnostic Imaging department. If you are unsure about a text message you have received, please call the department to confirm.

June is Migraine Awareness Month AND Men's Health Month!

Are you a man living with migraine disease? What has been your experience?

Due in part to the stigma of migraine being a “women’s disease,” men are less likely to seek treatment, receive a diagnosis and proper treatment, and join the advocacy community. 70% of men with migraine remain undiagnosed.

In order to help lower that number, ask the 3 ID-3 questions for migraine screening. A yes to 2 out of 3 of these questions gives you a 90% likelihood of probable migraine. 1- Has a headache limited your activities for a day or more in the last three months? 2- Are you nauseated or sick to your stomach when you have a headache? 3- Does light bother you when you have a headache?

Men’s migraine attacks may vary from the stereotypical attacks in that they are less likely to include one-sided or throbbing head pain; nausea; photophobia (light sensitivity); phonophobia (sound sensitivity); and allodynia (touch sensitivity.)

Remaining undiagnosed has many risks. You are more likely to have a misdiagnosis like sinus or tension headache, and be treating them with less effective medications. You may be taking OTC medications which may put you at risk for medication overuse headache (MOH.) In men with migraine, the risk of a heart attack is increased by 42%. Being unaware of this risk keeps you from taking preventative actions and informed choices.

Men with migraine, share your story. You are not alone. In fact, at age 40, a man is more likely to experience migraine than either ulcers or erectile dysfunction. We need your voice. Help advocate for better research, diagnosis, and treatment options.

June 10th is action anxiety day
Knowing the signs of Postpartum Anxiety is important!
If you are not feeling like yourself, or you are supporting a new mom that doesn't seem like herself please know that support is available !
We offer specialized anxiety support for new parents.
Be mindful of symptoms such as:
- irritability
- inability to sleep or rest
- loss of appetite
- replaying thoughts of worst case scenarios
- feeling on edge more often than not
- checking over and over
- fearfulness

June is Stroke Awareness Month! Do you know the signs and symptoms of stroke? F.A.S.T. is an easy acronym to help you remember them—and perhaps save a life.

The signs of a stroke are drooping of the face, one arm is weaker than the other when raising, speech is slurred, and if all are present its time to call 911.

Connect with your CCHC primary care provider to assess your lifestyle risk factors for stroke today!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join our new 2SLGBTQIA+ grief group: Inclusive Connections!

This is a free, virtual peer support group for adults identifying within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who have experienced a death-related loss.

For questions or to register, please email [email protected].

The Skin Cancer Prevention Act protects youth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation from tanning beds. The Act makes it illegal to provide, sell, advertise, and market tanning services to youth under the age of 18.

Did you know? Legislation makes it illegal to provide, sell, advertise, and market tanning services to youth under the age of 18. If you have concerns about tanning bed facilities providing services to youth under 18, please contact us and we will investigate.

Legislation states tanning bed operators are prohibited to sale, advertise or market to youth under 18. If you're an operator, read more here: (swpublichealth.ca/tanningbeds).

As we celebrate Pride Month it is important to further our understanding of the needs, challenges and successes of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Last week we had the pleasure to host Devon Church, organizer of Elgin County's q***r qlub, in an engaging conversation about what we as a service organization can do to help.

Thank you Devon for sharing with us what we can do to keep the conversation going, creating safe spaces for youth, the need for volunteers and one of the most heartfelt requests for our community....to lead with compassion and love.

Learn more about q***r qlub at https://www.elgincountypride.com/q***r-qlub

Please check out our current needs list. We would greatly appreciate any contributions you can make. Your generosity helps us support our community members in need.

Thank you for your continued support!

There are many causes of a cough longer than a week. Please review symptoms of pertussis in this link and listen to a recording of the cough associated with pertussis in the updated post here https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fow.ly%2FIVXA50SbMiY&h=AT14f9xg3zApaskIQElcWmMecipMVHbJ39v2cE705Jf5OFpq26_YA35R4-_i-qgyY_mx-jmHnAc1NBLU3uQk6ysieHwno1zBsDFQCRlsYPBh6jlw0RK0CXWkogaO929r3P9XcO8&s=1.

Southwestern Public Health is urging parents and guardians to keep themselves and their children up to date with the pertussis vaccine after a recent rise in cases in the region. Public health advises anyone who has a cough lasting longer than one week to seek assessment through their primary care provider.

Additionally, Southwestern Public Health is monitoring pertussis cases in schools. If a student receives a letter from public health about pertussis exposures and develops a cough, they are encouraged to get tested by their primary care provider.

Read the full media release here: https://ow.ly/I6bE50SbeXm

Coming out is a way of saying, “I am allowing something inside of me to surface to the outside. I am trusting you with this part of myself.”

This is a invitation to connect. It is not a matter of debate or an opportunity to question... it is an opening of a door and an opportunity to validate.

So, when our kids share parts of their identity with us, let’s respond with affirmation and pride. After all, a parent’s voice becomes a kid’s self-talk: When we celebrate them for who they are, they’re much more likely to love and celebrate *themselves* for who they are.

These are some excellent opportunities for OHIP covered psychotherapy for parents with adhd, emotional regulation for parents, mindfulness based parenting, perimenopause. They require a referral from a physician or NP so if interested book with us to discuss.

Home | Group Therapy Works Group Therapy Works is dedicated to helping clinicians and patients navigate the offering of various group therapy modalities in Canada. We centralize the offering of group psychotherapy by the associated clinicians and hopes to make group therapy more accessible to those who would most benefit.

Cannabis Poisoning in Kids
By: Daria Horbal Pharm.D, RPh

A 2020 study conducted in Canada, concluded that the average age of a child brought to the hospital with cannabis poisoning was 3-4 years old.

Let’s keep our children safe and follow all safety precautions when purchasing and using Cannabis products. Read more by clicking the link https://yurekpharmacy.com/cannabis-poisoning-in-kids

Our free virtual "Best Weight" group is open to anyone interested in improving their health through lifestyle modification. Registered dietitians will share ways to become health-focused, and practical strategies related to nutrition, activity level and other health behaviours that may influence weight and their risk for other chronic diseases.

Sign up for our next session on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 PM through our website: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/programregistration/heart-health/

📢 Our new virtual Mixed Loss peer support group starts next week!

For questions or to register, please email [email protected] or call (226) 927-1025.

Register Here:
https://stthomas.bibliocommons.com/events/663d0900738d8310ebd64fdb

Are you looking for support with system navigation and different community resources?
Our Outreach Team is here to help!!

Online booking for cervical cancer screening is now available in Oxford County.

If you are due for a pap test (your last one was 3+ years ago) and you do not have a family doctor/Nurse Practitioner, you can book a test through Southwestern Public Health free of charge. Visit https://oxfordoht.ca/cancer-screening/ to book your Pap or to learn more about accessing cancer screening in Oxford County.