by Belinda Fontes | Jun 22, 2017 | Do, Know
What is a breast self-examination? A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts for lumps or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by chance. Breast lumps can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant)....
by Belinda Fontes | Jun 15, 2017 | Know
Summer’s finally here! And after a long, harsh winter, everyone is looking forward to backyard BBQs, day trips to the beach, and weekend getaways to the cottage. The foods that often accompany these activities—hamburgers, cotton candy, potato chips and hot dogs—are...
by Belinda Fontes | Jun 13, 2017 | Know
Everyone experiences some anxiety from time to time. It can feel like butterflies in your stomach before giving a speech, or the tension you feel when your spouse is angry. This type of anxiety can be productive, keeping you alert and moving you to action in the face...
by Belinda Fontes | Jun 7, 2017 | Campus, Do, Know, Learn
We can all use a little help understanding and managing finances. Financial wellness is a “state” of wealth for individuals or families, irrespective of income levels. It includes your objective state of wealth, your behaviours as they relate to your state...
by Belinda Fontes | Jun 5, 2017 | Know
After months of planning and imagining the vacation of your dreams, the time has finally arrived. You should feel relaxed, calm and on top of the world. Instead you feel restless and can’t seem to untwist the knot of tension in your stomach. But relaxing on your...
by Belinda Fontes | May 30, 2017 | Campus, Know
We are pleased to announce that effective June 1, 2017, Morneau Shepell will be UVic’s designated EFAP provider. Morneau Shepell replaces Optum Canada, who has been providing EFAP services to UVic for many years. As we transition from Optum to Morneau Shepell, there...
