Screen for Life Coach Northwest
Suite 401, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, 980 Oliver Road P7B 6V4 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with taking care of yourself. Your health is important! Try one of these ideas: Make yourself a healthy dinner that includes lots of veggies. Take a few minutes to meditate and slow down your mind. Call a friend. Social connection is important to our mental health.... Make sure you are up-do-date on your cancer screenings. #ValentinesDay #health #prevention #selfcare #CancerDoesntStopForCovid

February is heart health month. Get your heart pumping! Guidelines recommend that adults accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every week. You can accumulate these active minutes in 10 minute bouts or more. What’s your favourite way to be active?... #getactive #prevention #winter

True or False? The recommended age to begin screening for colon cancer screening is 50. Comment below what you think the answer is! Check back tomorrow to see if you were right. ... #coloncancer #cancerscreening #trivia Answer: True! Take a moment today to make sure you are up-to-date on your cancer screening. If you are eligible and due or overdue call us at (807) 684-7777 or 1-(800)-461-7031 to book your cancer screening appointment!

The Screen for Life Coach is still taking appointments! Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am 4:30pm EST and appointments are continuing as scheduled. Call us today at (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031 to book your cancer screening appointment! ... #cancerdoesntstopforcovid #cancerscreening

Your safety is our priority! The Screen for Life Coach is diligently following COVID-19 specific health guidelines. We have processes in place to ensure the safety of both clients and staff during your appointment: Clients are required to wear masks while attending their appointment, Clients will be asked screening questions prior to entrance onto the Coach,... Staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), Appointment times have been extended to allow for thorough cleaning between clients. #cancerscreening #Screenforlife #Coach #cancerdoesntstopforcovid

Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among Ontario men. When colon cancer is caught early, 9 out of 10 people can be cured. Find out if you are eligible for colon cancer screening by visiting www.tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening.... #coloncancer #screening #ThunderBay

November is a month to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. It is important for men to get checked for prostate, testicular and colon cancer and to make sure men have someone to talk to if they are having mental health concerns. Visit https://ca.movember.com/mens-health/general to learn about ways that men can live a healthy and happy life. ... #movember #menshealth

November 14th is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes and cancer share many risk factors. Risk factors are behaviours and exposures that can raise or lower a person’s risk of cancer or chronic diseases like diabetes. ... Some risk factors that can lower your risk of cancer or chronic disease include: Not smoking Limiting alcohol consumption Maintaining a healthy body weight Being physically active Eating healthy #diabetes #cancer #prevention

Today is National Pumpkin Day! Pumpkins are more than just a Halloween prop. Pumpkin itself is healthy, but do you know what kind of health benefits it offers? Pumpkin is packed with an antioxidant called beta-carotene that helps with disease prevention and eye sight. It also contains loads of beneficial vitamins and nutrients.... Check out https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//5-delicious-health-benefit/ to learn more about the health benefits and how to work pumpkin into your diet. #pumpkin #prevention #Fall #health

Today is World Kindness Day! A small act of kindness can make a big difference. Try one of these random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day: Compliment a stranger Hold the door for someone... Pay it forward by buying coffee for the person in line behind you Leave a positive sticky note in a public place or on a coworker’s desk to let them know what a great job they are doing Kindly remind your loved ones to get screened for cancer To find out who is eligible for cancer screening visit www.tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening. #worldkindnessday #kindness #cancerscreening

You’re a busy person with big responsibilities and a to-do list as long as your arm. You know you should be taking time for yourself but you just can’t seem to find time in your schedule. Here are a dozen and one self-care ideas that you can do in 10 minutes or less. https://www.healthcoachinstitute.com//self-care-habits-fo/ ... #selfcare #selflove #healthyhabits

On November 12th, Canada celebrates Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day. This day provides an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate our hardworking Genetics Program team. When patients are referred to our Genetic Clinic, patients will see either a genetic counsellor, genetics nurse or a geneticist based on their referral. Genetic Counsellors are health care providers with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counselling. A genetics nu...rse is a nurse with extra training in genetics. Geneticists are medical doctors who have special training in the area of genetic conditions. Together, they can provide information about genetic conditions and explain how they are passed from one generation to another. The Genetics Program has been located at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre since 2016. It offers a variety of services, including: assessment and diagnosis of genetic conditions, medical information about genetic conditions, discussion about chances of passing on conditions, information about the management and prevention of inherited conditions and services that arrange and interpret laboratory test results. Join us in showing our appreciation and thanking our Genetics Program for their contributions! Learn more by visiting www.tbrhsc.net/genetics or join the Question and Answer sessions available to the public on: November 12th from 9-11 am https://global.gottomeeting.com/join/192483477 or November 12th from 1-3 pm https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/346996693 (Via the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors) #IAmAGeneticCounsellor

October may be the season of cozy sweaters, scary movies, and pumpkin-spiced everything, but more importantly it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women, ages 50-74 should be screened for breast cancer every 2 years. If you are due, call to book an appointment at (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031.... #BCAM #getscreened #cancerscreening #NWO

Good news to those living in the Geraldton area -- thanks to our first, big snow fall, our Screen for Life Coach and team will be staying in Geraldton an extra day! If you live in Geraldton, Longlac, or in a community close by, don't miss your chance to complete your cancer screening appointment close to home. Call our office at 1-800-461-7031 or (807) 684-7777 to book your appointment today.

Fall has officially arrived. So has the temptation to stay inside and eat comfort foods. Don’t give up on your health just yet. Keeping up your exercise routine, eating healthy, and getting enough rest can keep your health on track. Here are 15 autumn wellness tips, to keep you feeling your best: https://www.activeminds.org//15-autumn-wellness-tips-to-k/... #wellness #autumn #prevention #ThunderBay

The chance of getting breast cancer increases with age. In Ontario, breast cancer usually develops later in life, with over 83% of cases diagnosed in women over age 50. The Ontario Breast Screening Program recommends that most women ages 50 to 74 get screened with a breast cancer screening mammogram every 2 years. For information about breast cancer screening and where to be screened visit: www.tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening.... #BCAM #cancerscreening #NWO

After filling up on turkey dinner and pumpkin pie, are you feeling sluggish? Add a little exercise to your day to boost your mood and energy levels. Here are some ideas for staying active this October: https://roamnewroads.ca/5-ways-to-stay-active-through-the-/ #stayhealthy #stayactive #family #prevention #ThunderBay

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing our clients and staff a happy, safe, and healthy day with family and close friends. We will be back screening tomorrow in Atikokan! If you are due, book your appointment by calling our office at (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031. #Thankful #Thanksgiving #longweekend #cancerscreening

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is Mental Health for All. Greater Investment Greater Access. Everyone, everywhere. Today is an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of mental health concerns and reduce social stigma. Remember to: Look after yourself Check in with others... Spread the word #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth #awareness #reducingstigma

Did you know that you still need to be screened for cervical cancer if you: Feel healthy and have no symptoms; Are no longer sexually active; Have only had one sexual partner; ... Are in a same-sex relationship; Have been through menopause; Have no family history of cervical cancer; or Have received the HPV vaccine. Anyone with a cervix, should have a Pap test every 3 years if you have ever been sexually active and are between 21 and 69 years of age. Visit: www.tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening for more information. #CCAW #cancerscreening #NWO

Thanksgiving is nearly here which means it’s time for family, gratitude, and lots of eating. If you’re looking for some healthy alternatives to the classic mashed potatoes and stuffing, or are struggling to decide what to cook check out these healthy side dish options. Visit: https://therealfoodrds.com/12-healthy-thanksgiving-side-di/ #eathealthy #Thanksgiving #recipes

Did you know cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with regular screening? We’re encouraging all eligible people due for screening to call and make an appointment with their health care provider or with the Screen for Life Coach at (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031. #CCAW #cancerscreening #NWO

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Week! Cervical cancer can affect anyone with a cervix who has ever been sexually active. It is almost entirely preventable with regular screening. If you are between the ages of 21 and 69, and have ever been sexually active, you should complete your cervical cancer screening every 3 years.... Visit www.tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening for more information and find out how to book your Pap test. #CCAW #cancerscreening #NWO

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