Preparing your child for their immunization
Before the immunization Vaccine injections can be a source of distress for children and parents. With some preparation and kid-friendly…
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#UseHeart to beat cardiovascular disease
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog
Starting September 29th, celebrate World Heart Day by using heart to beat cardiovascular disease. “Using heart” is about understanding what…
More informationMFHT’s back-to-school health tips
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog, Other
Children and youth need the right balance throughout their day to help them learn, grow and develop. This includes getting…
More informationBack to School – Planning Lunches and Snacks to Kickstart Learning
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Kids are at school shaping their future for most of the week. What they eat affects everything from their health…
More informationFeel powerless over food no more! Family Health Team launches new virtual group program
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Keeping up with healthy behaviors can be challenging in times of stress, and though Covid-19 restrictions loosened this summer, most…
More informationInternational Overdose Awareness Day
Health Promotion Blog, Other
Held on August 31st each year, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of…
More informationStaying Active From Home
Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
Beginning or maintaining a regular physical activity routine is not always easy, and when a world pandemic gets thrown into…
More informationWhat you should know about cancer screening
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog
Cancer screening tests are part of regular medical care and are important to complete even if you feel well and…
More information5 Tips for Better Nutrition While Camping
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Many of us spend more time outside during the summer camping, hiking or fishing. With less time indoors, it’s easy…
More informationTake the #ActiveFamilyPledge
Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
ParticipACTION is a national non-profit organization that promotes healthy living by encouraging Canadians of all ages to include physical activity…
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