The Power of Water schedule Monday, August 19, 2024 Eating Well Do you remember drinking from the garden hose as a child? For those who did, it may seem odd that younger generations are lugging around large water bottles everywhere they go. Using designer, refillable water bottles or trendy commercial bottled water may be a choice, but access to safe drinking water is a necessity for all. Let’s explore the facts and find out why we need access to adequate and safe water every day. Read more
GBPH marking National Injury Prevention Day in July schedule Thursday, July 4, 2024 Injury Prevention On July 5, Canada acknowledges Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which is aimed at raising awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries and helping all Canadians live long lives to the fullest. Read more
You play the biggest role in your dental care schedule Sunday, March 31, 2024 Dental Health For the first time in Canadian history, people aged 65 and older outnumber those under 15 years of age. As the older adult segment of our population grows, so too does their oral health needs. Read more
Fighting Food Waste schedule Thursday, March 14, 2024 Eating Well We all have a role to play in limiting food waste Read more
Tips on staying safe and active in colder weather schedule Monday, January 15, 2024 Injury Prevention Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in Grey-Bruce and older adults are at the highest risk of being injured from falling. Read more
Practice safe food handling this holiday season schedule Monday, December 18, 2023 Eating Well When I think about the holiday season, there are many things that put a smile on my face. One is the warm hugs from relatives and friends that I will be seeing. Read more
Share your food traditions without guilt schedule Monday, December 4, 2023 Eating Well December, for many in Grey-Bruce, marks the return of the holiday season. Read more
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries in Grey-Bruce schedule Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Injury Prevention In 2017, the rate of emergency department visits for unintentional falls in Grey-Bruce was the highest in Ontario. On average, falls cause 8,630 emergency department visits, 743 hospitalizations, and 29 deaths locally each year. Read more
More than the birds and the bees schedule Monday, September 4, 2023 Sexual Health As a parent, you have a central role to play in teaching your children about sexual health. And this doesn’t mean just having a conversation about sex. Read more
It takes a village schedule Monday, August 21, 2023 Child and Family Health As many of us wind down from summer vacations and move back into our routines, there is hope for a more “normal” and healthy school year ahead, without interruptions and extensive public health measures. Read more