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

This week is #HuntForHappinessWeek, while things are looking rather bleak in the world right now, it is important to remain positive and optimistic, and search for things to make us happy every day! What is something that makes you happy? A person, a pet, a smell, a food, an activity? Let us know, and help others hunt for their own happiness!

This week is National Folic Acid Awareness Week, which aims to spread awareness about the importance of folic acid, for everyone, but especially for pre-conception, and pregnant women. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin (B9), which helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Did you know that lentils, oranges, broccoli, and spinach are not only delicious but are also excellent sources of folic acid?

The staff at the NBNPLC’s would like to wish everyone a safe, and happy holiday! We will re-open Tuesday at 8:00 am.

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!

Fall Prevention Month occurs in November each year. It is estimated that one in three older adults, 65 years and older, and one in two older adults, 80 years and older experience a fall each year. Check our website (www.myhealthunit.ca/soyf) each week for tips, quizzes and prizes, or contact 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5215 to complete over the phone.

Halloween, much like a lot of things this year will look very different. Trick-or-treating not being advised, and group gatherings limited, it may take some creativity to keep the fun in Halloween this year. There are still so many fun, safe, and spooky things you can do with the kids! Check out the link below for some spooky inspiration! https://www.delish.com//how-to-celebrate-halloween-at-home/