North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
1-524 Lakeshore Drive P1A2E4 North Bay, ON, Canada

Please be aware, both NBNPLC locations will be closed Wednesday December 2nd, for team training. We will not be booking appointments, offering lab services or answering the phones. We will re-open Thursday December 3rd at 8:00am.

It is important that we identify, remove and report hazards in and around homes in order to prevent a fall. Keeping all walkways, ramps and stairs clear, have your home well lit and remove unnecessary carpets are some ways to remove hazards in the home. To complete this weeks quiz https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=209260&h=208979232FFB7A0&l=en For more information on home hazards www.myhealthunit.ca/soyf

Older adults should have at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week, in 10 minutes or more sections to achieve health benefits. Some health benefits may include improving balance, reducing falls and injuries, staying independent longer and preventing chronic diseases. To complete this weeks quiz https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=209258&h=913DA8582D96A12&l=en For more information on physical activity www.myhealthunit.ca/soyf

As we age, our sense of thirst declines meaning we need to drink regularly whether we feel thirsty or not. To prevent dehydration, women need 9 cups of fluid each day and men need 12 cups of fluid each day. To complete this week’s quiz https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=209110&h=4E7EE28ABB4CF16&l=en For more information on nutrition www.myhealthunit.ca/soyf

Drug interactions around prescription medications and over the counter drugs can cause drowsiness and dizziness, which can lead to a fall. It is important to keep an updated list of prescription and over-the-counter medications with you at all times. To complete this week’s quiz https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=209103&h=BA395C83B3BF279&l=en For more information on medication management www.myhealthunit.ca/soyf

Some of our West Ferris crew got into the Halloween Spirit today! Special appearances by Dolly Parton, and Nurse Ratched!