by Erika Aspen | Oct 24, 2016 | Do, Know, Learn
What is the impact? Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death due to cancer in Canadian women (Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), 2016a). The far reaching influence of breast cancer is profound – many individuals can...
by Andrea Appollos | Oct 22, 2016 | Do, Know, Learn
“Poverty is not simply measured by inadequate income. It is manifested in restricted access to health, education and other essential services and, too often, by the denial or abuse of other fundamental human rights […] Let us listen to and heed the voices of...
by Belinda Fontes | Oct 13, 2016 | Learn
Make the most of winter squash! Here are answers to common questions about how to prepare this seasonal delight. Can I eat the field pumpkin I bought to make a jack-o-lantern? Yes, but it’s not recommended. Field pumpkins grown for jack-o-lanterns tend to have very...
by Belinda Fontes | Oct 11, 2016 | Know, Learn
With all of the obligations in our lives, we can feel a little stretched. This presentation focuses on how to achieve an ideal balance of work and life. Optum invited you to join them on October 26th for this free webinar Do you worry too much? How common is...
by Erika Aspen | Oct 3, 2016 | Know, Learn
Mental illness refers to various disorders in which a person’s emotions, behaviors and/or thoughts are altered in such a way that lowered daily functioning and distress occurs (Government of Canada, 2006, p. 2). The cause of mental illness is largely unknown,...
by Belinda Fontes | Oct 3, 2016 | Do, Know, Learn
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness involves having a non-judgemental, inviting awareness of the present moment. Our minds are constantly time-travelling, mulling over things that have happened in the past and planning things in the future. Mindfulness highlights the...
