CBI Health Group
40 Church Street B2G 2C7 Antigonish, NS, Canada

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay, a day for raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. While there is no known cure, research suggests that certain lif...estyle changes and regular socializing may prevent or slow down the progression of dementia. Read more about healthy habits that you can incorporate to reduce the risk of dementia: https://bit.ly/2RN7SGE #LetsTalkAboutDementia #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

Approximately 1.5 million Canadians live with the effects of an acquired brain injury. Brain-related injuries are more common than we think, with symptoms often... taking the form of physical, cognitive and behavioural effects such as fatigue, nausea, poor concentration or irritability. Together, let’s raise awareness on the importance of recognizing brain injuries from their early onset, ensure those impacted receive the support they need, and dedicate ourselves to helping them achieve a better quality of life. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #Recovery

Racism has no place in our society, and we all need to work together to examine, confront and undo the causes so that we can make lasting change. Our CEO has wr...itten a statement about the ongoing protests, rallies, and vigils happening in Canada and around the world: https://www.cbi.ca/-/black-lives-matter-a-message-from-our- See more

**FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2020** We will be opening our in clinic care under the direction of the current Nova Scotia government guidelines and our professional organizations. Here are some of the things you should expect when you come back in to the clinic; You will be asked a series of pre-screen assessment questions to determine appropriateness for in clinic care. Should you not meet the requirements, your appointment will be rescheduled for a more appropriate day based on curr...ent COVID-19 research. All clients and staff will be required to wear masks when physical distancing measures (2m) cannot be obtained. However, we strongly suggest masks be worn at all times to reduce the risk of any exposure. All high risk items will be removed from the clinic and hand sanitizer will be readily available for use. Staff will be adhering to strict hand hygiene protocol and infection control practices will be happening more frequently throughout the day. Virtual care will continue to be a significant part of our new rehabilitation world. We are so excited to continue to have this service available to assist our clients with their goals! Please give us a call at 902-863-5559 for more information or to book an appointment!

Our physiotherapists at CBI Health have been working tirelessly to ensure that our clients are still getting exceptional care and treatment during the pandemic,... even when physical contact is not an option. They have positively impacted our clients’ well-being and helped them stay active and mobile in this challenging time. The team has embraced our virtual care/telehealth program and found new ways to collaborate and share information and best practices with their colleagues nationwide. Their effort to achieve this in such a quick period has been tremendous, and our entire team truly appreciates it. To our physiotherapists across Canada Thank you for rising to the challenge and for everything you do to help our clients achieve their health and wellness goals. #NationalPhysiotherapyMonth

Today is a difficult day for all Canadians as we struggle with the news of the tragic events in Nova Scotia. Yesterday’s violence was a senseless dark act in a... community renowned for its vibrancy and brightness. Nova Scotians are also known for their resiliency and heart, and while we are all still struggling to process this tragedy, we know that these events will not define them or diminish their indomitable spirit. We join the millions across the country in mourning those who were lost and expressing our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones. To our staff, clients, and everyone in Nova Scotia, know that you are in our thoughts and the thoughts of all Canadians. As we have already shown during the pandemic, we will pull together to support one another through hardship. Now, more than ever, we are all in this together.

When one of our client’s face-to-face physiotherapy sessions came to a halt due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, her CBI Health team invited her to participate... in online video chats so that she can continue to receive treatment at home, in a convenient and accessible way. Learn more about how our team helped this client in Beaconsfield, Quebec who was suffering from a leg injury get back on her feet. Read the story: https://www.cbi.ca/connectedcare-beaconsfield

Our team at CBI Health is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by using telehealth services to safely and effectively provide treatment to our clients at home, i...ncluding psychology services. This ‘Connected Care Story’ highlights the support provided to a client in Georgetown, Ontario who was suffering from anxiety, PTSD and depression. Read the story: https://www.cbi.ca/en/connectedcare-georgetown See more

To our valued clients; Thank you for all of your patience during the development of the COVID-19 global health pandemic. During this time, we recognize that many of you continue to require access to our services in regards to physical and mental health rehabilitation. Therefore, our Antigonish location will be transitioning to a virtual platform. What does that mean? ... It means that our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and other healthcare professionals are able and willing to continue providing the care you need, over the phone or through secure video conferencing. For more information or to schedule your next visit, please contact us at 902.863.5559 or message [email protected]. Thanks again to all that have been following the governments social distancing and self-isolation recommendations to ensure we reduce community spread so that our health care system is able to cope with this pandemic. CBI Health Group - Antigonish

Great recommendations from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association on ways to stay active while self-isolation and social-distancing.

Statement released by CBI Health Group's CEO Jon Hantho outlining the precautions our clinics are taking as we continue to provide care to the clients who rely on our support. Please continue to check in for further updates as we continue to adhere to the recommendations of healthcare agencies and experts as we navigate through COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.cbi.ca/covid-19

A great interview by Physiotherapist, Maegan Marshall, explaining one cause of vertigo and how it can be treated with Physiotherapy! https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/video