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June is Stroke Awareness Month

A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to any part of your brain, damaging brain cells. The effects of a stroke depend on the part of the brain that was damaged and the amount of damage done.
A stroke is a medical emergency. If you experience any of these signs, call 9-1-1. Do not drive to the hospital. An ambulance will get you to the best hospital for stroke care.
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June is recognized as Men’s Health Month in Canada

Start prioritizing your health with this simple, medically-reviewed checklist. Find out how often and at what age you need to check the following:
o Blood tests
o Cancer screenings
o Physical exams
o Self exams
o Vaccinations
o Urine and stool tests
o Ultrasounds & scans
o STI tests
Mental Health Checklist
Assess how chronic stress and anxiety may be impacting your health with this simple checklist reviewed by a registered psychologist. Below are some of the common warning signs of chronic stress and anxiety included in the Men’s Health Checklist.
o Excessive worrying
o Doubting yourself
o Irritability
o Binge drinking
o Avoidance
o Sleep disruption
o Digestive changes
o Fatigue
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Family Caregiver E-Courses

#DYK Brain Injury Canada offers free, self-guided online Family Caregiver E-courses, to assist in supporting you, while you support a loved one with a brain injury:
– Introduction to Brain Injury
– Your Health & Wellbeing
– Planning for the Future
Future information on registering for these courses can be found here: https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/caregiver/resources/courses/
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World No Tobacco Day 2024

Youth step in and speak out #TobaccoExposed
World No Tobacco Day 2024 will give a platform to young people across the world, who are urging governments to shield them from predatory tobacco marketing tactics. The industry targets youth for a lifetime of profits, creating a new wave of addiction. Children are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in all regions and globally an estimated 37 million youth aged 13–15 years use tobacco.
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Safe Boating Awareness Week

May 18 -24, 2024
While boating season is not in full swing yet, there are many getting onto the water in time for Safe Boating Awareness week.
💧 All boats must:
Have a lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on board the watercraft for each person.
Have bailing equipment.
Have a sounding device.
Have lights for night navigation.
💧 Get Certified – If you are operating a power-driven boat, you require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
💧 Boat Sober – Whether it’s prescription drugs, alcohol or cannabis, the use of intoxicants is both irresponsible and illegal. Being convicted of impaired operation of a boat will also affect your automobile license.
💧 Be Prepared – Make sure you and your boat are up to your planned on-water activities. That means you are knowledgeable about your upcoming trip, your boat is properly equipped with the required safety equipment, the weather is suitable for the voyage, you have sufficient fuel and you have filed a trip plan.
Plus, this is not all about you…it is important to keep in mind that by staying out of trouble you will not be putting pressure on rescue resources.
💧 Be Cold Water Safe – Cold water can severely impact your ability to swim or even just stay afloat. Even the best swimmers will feel the effects of a sudden cold-water immersion. No matter your swimming ability, best chance of surviving an accidental cold-water immersion is to wear your lifejacket!
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