Interlake-Eastern Health
233A Main Street R1A 1S1 Selkirk, MB, Canada

April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada. Advance Care Planning is the process of thinking and talking about your wishes, values, and preferences for your future care in the event you are unable to speak for yourself. Canadians are encouraged to set aside time between 6 and 8 p.m. today to talk openly with family, friends and loved ones. Tell them what would be most important to you in a health care emergency. Tell them what brings you joy. Above all, tell them about your values and wishes, and who would speak for you. For more information about Advance Care Planning visit www.advancecareplanning.ca/acpday or watch this video: www.youtu.be/_6gFzCiMnlg.

With the added pressures of COVID-19, it is even more important for us to look after our mental wellbeing. Invest in yourself by registering for one of the upcoming classes that are part of the Relaxation Series. To register email [email protected]

Registration is open for an online seminar presented by the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network and Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre: Shifting from Stigma to Hope. Registration: forms.gle/PtemzNgk2F8qZF9T9

The Town of Winnipeg Beach Council stopped by to see the new Wpg Beach Primary Care Clinic, for which they are instrumental in making happen with their support. Nurses at the clinic are able to help people with most of their everyday health matters. When necessary, they can also consult with specialists and community partners. To book an appointment call 204-389-3649.

Vaping rates have skyrocketed in recent years especially among youth and it has become the most frequently used tobacco product among adolescents. To learn more about vaping, its risks and how to talk to youth who vape, join: https://www.facebook.com/events/4066539583404272/

Alzheimer's Awareness Month is the perfect time to register for the virtual Minds in Motion program. This online program launched in the fall and participants found it was a great way to stay active and connected! Read more in our Wellness Newsletter: http://ow.ly/vIxe50D0EHj

With the new year just around the corner, many will resolve to make choices that are better for their health, including an attempt to quit smoking. For years, the Canadian Cancer Society has offered the Smokers' Helpline at www.smokershelpline.ca that has proven, free, confidential and personalized tools to help you quit successfully. Now the Society also offers Talk Tobacco, a variation of the service designed to meet the unique and specific needs of Indigenous communities a...nd developed with input from First Nation, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous partners, community members and service providers. Talk Tobacco provides support in several Indigenous languages - visit www.smokershelpline.ca for more info or to get started on your journey. To everyone making a resolution to try living a healthier life in 2021, we wish you the strength and ability to do so!

Quitting on your own can be pretty daunting. Why not ask for support this time? Commit to Quit is a 6 session group program that will help you stop smoking and start living smoke free. * Increase your motivation to quit * Find out about quit medications * Set goals and make a change plan... * Practice some coping strategies * Troubleshoot problems Virtual Program Thursdays January 14 to February 25 (no class on February 18) 1:30 to 3:30pm FREE Registration - please email [email protected]

Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics are walk-in clinics for adults (ages 18+) looking to get help with high-risk substance use and addiction. Our region has a RAAM clinic located in Selkirk at at 237 Manitoba Ave. For more info visit: https://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=19396&lang=1

Happy and Healthy New Year! If you are looking for virtual wellness programs to kick off 2021, look no further than the January issue of our newsletter: https://conta.cc/3hzf3OD Photo Credit: Chelsea Hoffner

Get Better Together, a peer support program for people with chronic health conditions will be offered online with the Community Wellness Team, along with a number of health and wellness classes. All classes are free. Click here to view the current class calendar: https://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=6131&lang=1

The calendar flipping to 2021 was especially sweet for Jonie and Kelvin Kleinsasser from Stony Mountain, who welcomed their son Hudson into the world on New Year's Day. Hudson was the first baby born this year in the Interlake-Eastern health region. Congratulations to the Kleinsasser family! Read more about the family's special day at https://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=25032.

The Community Wellness Team is partnering with Gimli New Horizons to present a Winter Relaxion Series in 2 formats: on the phone or online. To register: [email protected] or 204-642-7909.

Are you looking for an evening class option? Craving Change, a 4-week program, will be offered online and in the evenings February 10, 17, 24 and March 3. To register, email [email protected] or call toll free 1-877-979-WELL(9355)

We all have a role to play in preventing a fall. Learn more with 8 tips to stay on your feet: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=jkMB1MPEofk&feature=emb_logo #fallspreventionmonth

"Stay strong, mentally fit and independent as you age by including a variety of types of movement throughout your day. Limit sedentary time to 8 hours or less and set yourself up for 7-8 hours of good quality sleep on a regular basis." ~ Partipaction Visit https://bit.ly/2GdLVeO to learn more about the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (65+ years)! #24HourGuidelines #WholeDayMatters

With everything that is happening, it is ok to feel lonliness, anger, fear, or anxiety. Remember that others are struggling too, so please have empathy and be kind to one another. For ways to be kind during the pandemic visit https://inspirekindness.com//practicing-kindness-during-th.

Join in a FREE evening of networking and education for those living with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones: Balancing Your Diabetes Wednesday October 28, 7:00-8:30pm On Zoom

It’s normal to feel anxious and worried when routines are far from normal. Remember to take time to focus on your mental health. Visit the following sites for some tips and ideas: http://ow.ly/ymqi50AROOQ http://ow.ly/s59j50AROOP

November 17 is National Bereavement Day in Canada. On this day, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) invites all Canadians to think about those who have passed away from our lives. This year's theme is "Grief is a shared journey." Grief and bereavement support is an essential element of all care at the ends of one’s life, even when we are physically distanced. For more information visit these great resources: http://www.mygrief.ca/ https://kidsgrief.ca/ ht...tp://palliativemanitoba.ca/programs/bereavement-services/ #Grief2020 #GriefJourney #SharedJourney

This week is Digital Health Week, an annual celebration and recognition of how digital health is transforming the delivery of care across Canada. COVID-19 has put a spotlight on digital health, as health care practitioners have turned to virtual care to help keep everyone safe. Learn more about how technology is empowering Canadians at https://bit.ly/35XNTLX. #ThinkDigitalHealth

Are you living with type 2 diabetes? Join a free evening of networking and education: Balancing Your Diabetes Tuesday October 27, 7:00-8:30pm On Zoom

Covid-19 has impacted access to food for Canadians, and local food banks are stepping up to fill the gap. Access to food is much more than a lack of food. It can be a result of many different factors, including employment, income, single income households, and so on. Food banks do not address these issues, but do address the immediate concern providing food to those who need it. For a list of food banks in our region and to read more: https://conta.cc/3kZQBH2

November 14 is #WorldDiabetesDay When the pandemic was first experienced in spring, many were afraid of running out of insulin, a life-saving medication for people with Type 1 Diabetes, which led to a fear that people might stockpile insulin. Thankfully, other than minor disruptions, there was an adequate supply available. This does show, however, how the pandemic has caused tremendous anxiety for many living with health concerns.... Read more about 'Living with Diabetes in a Time of Pandemic' in the November issue of our Wellness Newsletter:

Today we pause to remember and honour the lives of the men and women who have served Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. Photo: On October 7, 1922, Lord Byng came to Stonewall, Manitoba to unveil a new war memorial. Four bronze tablets bear the names of 102 First World War veterans killed in action. It was later expanded to commemorate veterans of the Second World War and Korean War, as well as Peacekeepers. The memorial was designed by Gilbert Parfitt of Winnipeg.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your 10-digit emergency number. If you don't require life-saving care, call your primary health-care provider or attend a walk-in clinic instead. All of our health-care facilities are safe places for care. In emergency departments, life-threatening and other critical cases get seen first. This means that non life-threatening cases may have to wait. We know that waiting can be frustrating - we appreciate your understanding. View our emergency room schedules here: http://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=17136&lang=1

Did you know the careers section on our website is updated every Tuesday and Thursday? Your next job could be a rewarding one that helps to ensure all residents can receive quality health care in our region! Visit our website on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the most recent job postings. https://selfservice.ierha.ca/QSS/applicant/JobSearch.aspx

Starting Thursday, all of Manitoba moves to Critical (Red) on the MB Pandemic Response System. It is advised that social contacts be reduced to your household only, and social gatherings will not be permitted. No changes will be made to child-care services or to kindergarten to Grade 12 education delivery at this time. For more information and full details about the restrictions visit https://bit.ly/3ln3KtW. There are a number of additional things Manitobans can do to help r...educe the spread that go beyond the restrictions: Reduce the number of shoppers from your household to the lowest possible number. Send only one person to shop. Work from home if at all possible. Reduce travel unless absolutely essential. Remember all those you have come in contact with recently. Together we can get through these difficult times. But remember that caring for your mental health is important. For support and resources visit http://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=13360&lang=1.

"This is critical to keep the families connected to their loved ones in the personal care home." Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible!

Our region has drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Selkirk, Pine Falls, and Eriksdale. NO APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. For hours and location info visit https://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=23829&lang=1

Did you know? When an emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire or police), sounding an alarm and flashing lights, is approaching from any direction you must yield right-of-way by: immediately moving clear of an intersection if you are stopped for a red light or stop sign (If blocking the path of an emergency vehicle, you must proceed through a red light or stop sign with caution, to clear the way.) driving as closely as possible to the right curb or edge of roadway remaining stopped at the edge of the road until the emergency vehicles have passed Note: On one-way streets, pull right or left to the nearest curb so as not to block the emergency vehicle

Are you looking for a support group? Facing Forward after Cancer is a support group open to all Manitobans who have completed treatment for any type of cancer within the last two years. The group is held online using Microsoft Teams on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (October 29 to December 17, 2020). To register, or for more information, please contact Hannah at 204-773-2125, extension 7117.... Join today!

Our mobile COVID-19 testing clinic will be in #Hodgson, MB starting tomorrow and will run until Sunday. Details below.

Check out this great video from Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM), part of their campaign to support the health and wellness priorities identified by First Nations in Northern Manitoba. The video encourages First Nations communities to protect their loved ones through preventative measures such as getting the flu vaccine and promoting self-care. Thank you KIM for your efforts to help improve health and wellness in Manitoba!

Join Minds in Motion virtually from the comfort of your home this fall. Minds in Motion is a weekly fitness and social program for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia to enjoy with a family member or friend. Register online at https://alzheimer.mb.ca/

CancerCare Manitoba is offering its first Virtual Patient Education session that will be delivered by Zoom. The Guest Speaker will be Miriam Duff, Counsellor. To register call: Patient & Family Resource Centre 204-787-4357 or 1-866-561-1026

We're thrilled to announce that people registered with the palliative care program in our region will be able to receive care in their own homes from Sharedhealthmb paramedics, thanks to a new program launched in conjunction with with the Paramedic Association of Manitoba and supported by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement. This is a new model of care for palliative clients who choose to remain at home with assuranc...e that support is available in the event of an emergency, said Minister of Health, Seniors, and Active Living Cameron Friesen. Thank you to everyone involved for helping to make this service a reality for people in our region! Read more: https://www.ierha.ca/default.aspx?cid=24997&lang=1