Mushkegowuk Health, Timmins, ON Videos
Videos by Mushkegowuk Health in Timmins. Mushkegowuk Council's Health Department.
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Grand Prize Winner: Rock on the River
Winner of our gift bag at Rock on the River!
Come see us at CreeFest next week!
Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting yourself (or your children) against harmful infectious diseases. Many different vaccines are recommended at different ages and each one plays a role in ensuring that we stay healthy and protected across the lifespan. Unsure if you're up-to-date? Talk to your healthcare provider or local health unit to find out which vaccines you need. For more information on Mushkegowuk Health's primary care services, please visit our website at: www.mushkegowukhealth.com
🌙 Are you ready for the #SolarEclipse this Monday, April 8? Looking directrly at the sun without appropriate eye protection can lead to irreversible eye damage. Eye protection is required AT ALL TIMES when viewing a partial solar eclipse. Northern Ontario is outside of the path of totality so we will experience a partial solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, it's important to wear special glasses with ISO 12312-2 inernational standard which are designed for eclipse watching. Please check your local retailers for glasses. Regular sunglasses are NOT suitable for watching the eclipse. For eye safety tips and other ways to watch the eclipse, please visit the Canadian Space Agency's website: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/eclipses/solar-eclipses.asp#protection
Virtual Trauma Training Workshop
To answer some of the questions we are getting about our Virtual Trauma Support Training Workshop, our Mental Health and Wellness Manager, Lisa Wesley, explains the purpose of the 5-day, 2-day and virtual sessions.
If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact [email protected].
Please stay tuned for future training opportunities.
Winter 2024 Moc Walk Prize Announcement
It's time to announce our Winter 2024 Moc Walk Challenge prize winners!
Thank you to each of our participants for embarking on this journey with us and congratulations to our winners. We hope you'll continue to prioritize regular physical activity in your routine, in whatever form feels most interesting to you.
Stay active and stay healthy!
Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For the greatest health benefit, your routine should include various types and intensities of movement. Current guidelines recommend including at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity and at least two resistance-style workouts per week. Choosing activities that are interesting and meaningful to you will make meeting those goals easier. This video covers some of the main health benefits of strength training. To learn more about our health programs and services, visit www.mushkegowukhealth.com
Good nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In this video, we'll talk about the benefits of choosing lower glycemic index foods more often, particularly for people living with diabetes or prediabetes. For more information, Diabetes Canada offers a great guide on the glycemic index of foods: http://tinyurl.com/ysjjxd8s
Did you know that smoking increases your risk for type 2 diabetes and diabetes-related complications? Listen to this short presentation on smoking and diabetes to learn more about how smoking increases your risk.
Diabetes & Your Feet
Your feet may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think about managing your diabetes, but proper foot care is essential for keeping your feet healthy and happy.
Listen to this short presentation to learn more about diabetes-related foot complications and foot care.
We need to work through our trauma to begin intergenerational healing. - Intergeneration Healing begins when we work through the trauma inflicted on us from colonialism. Harry Snowboy, Traditional Healer, uses energy work in his counselling sessions. He explains how he works with Indian Residential School Survivors to help clear negative energy which has been left in our bodies. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our traditional healers, or to find out when they will be in your community: [email protected] or 705-269-6662
We apologize for the delay for the Grand Prize Draw. Watch here to see who wins the grand prize for the Moc Walk 2.0 Challenge.
Week 1 of Session 3 of the Moc Walk Challenge starts today! Reminder that you must meet the minimum weekly step count of 60,000 steps to be eligible for prizes. For more information about rules and regulations, visit: https://www.mushkegowukoma.com/moc-walk-challenge Deadline to submit this week's steps is Friday, August 18, 2023 at 4PM. This week's activity is a presentation on Smoking Cessation.