Nourishing the body and the brain schedule Monday, July 24, 2023 Eating Well The revised Canada’s Food Guide has now been available for nearly three years. Read more
Taboo no more schedule Monday, July 10, 2023 Sexual Health Sexual intimacy among seniors need not be a taboo topic. Although aging can introduce new challenges in the bedroom, it is possible – and healthy – for people of all ages to have fulfilling intimate relations. Read more
Talk with loved ones about vaping risks schedule Monday, June 12, 2023 Smoke & Vape-Free Living Long gone are the days of smoke-filled restaurants, bars and workplaces. The harms of smoking cigarettes and using other commercial tobacco products are well known for their damaging effects on the body –from strokes and heart attacks to COPD and various cancers. Read more
Sun safe tips from Public Health schedule Thursday, May 25, 2023 Sun, UV and Heat Emergencies Summer officially begins on June 21. The days are now longer and nights are warmer. Read more
Tips for safe prescription opioid use, disposal schedule Thursday, May 25, 2023 Opioids and Overdose Almost 13% of Canadians say they’ve used opioid pain relievers within the past year, according to the latest Statistics Canada data. Read more
Food insecurity a serious public health issue schedule Thursday, May 25, 2023 Eating Well There is little doubt that Grey Bruce residents have noted higher costs for food in recent months. This trend has put pressure on consumers, retailers, restaurant operators, and more as Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts costs to rise about 5-7% this year. Read more
Be summer wise this year schedule Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Sun, UV and Heat Emergencies At long last, summer weather has arrived. And as the warmer temperatures and sunshine bring more of us outside, it’s important to remember the potential risks of moving around in our natural world, including those posed by the sun’s rays, waterways and mosquitoes. Read more
Physician Buy-in a Prescription for High Vaccination Rates schedule Friday, March 25, 2022 Infectious Diseases The Peninsula Family Health Team is a shining example of how to go above and beyond for patients. They've worked hard to ensure every eligible person in Northern Bruce Peninsula who wants the COVID-19 vaccine can get it. Read more