Seaway Valley Community Health Centre
353 Pitt Street K6J 3R1 Cornwall, ON, Canada

"You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first." Self-care isn't selfish. Make sure you are taking care of your physical and mental health this season, so you can better support yourself and others. Here are some great self-care ideas from #BellLetsTalk to try this week! Which one will you try first?!

Ensure you are getting your information on the COVID-19 vaccine from reliable sources. Although SVCHC does not have any vaccines at the moment, once we do, we will be communicating with our clients directly - so don't worry - we are here for you and will keep you informed!

As #BellLetsTalk Day approaches, we want to remind everyone to check in on friends and family virtually this season. #nowmorethanever people could use some connection with loved ones to prevent social isolation

Feeding a family on a budget can be challenging, and we're here to help. Join our Registered Dietitians on January 18th for a FREE virtual 3-week program on "Stretching Your Family Food Dollar"! This program will feature tips and tricks on buying nutrition foods for the family while saving you money. To register visit https://seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229 today!

Looking to get active this weekend? Check out one of the local trails or outdoor rinks in your local area. Make sure to consult the Eastern Ontario Health Unit public health advise before heading out.

We still have a few spots available in our virtual Living Well with COPD program! This six-week program is for people with COPD and their families to learn to better manage this condition. The program is being offered January 11th to February 22nd, 2021 on Mondays from 2-4 pm. Registration is required. Register now at: https://seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or by calling 1-888-936-0306 ext 229.

As we prepare for Bell Let's Talk Day on January 28th, 2021, check out this event! A local event hosted by CMHA & Suicide Prevention Coalition of Champlain East please #share. Everyone who signs up through Eventbrite will be entered for chance to win $50 Visa GC #BellLetsTalk 2021.

Have you seen our latest post on how to Navigate food and our bodies over the holidays?! As 2021 approaches, see how you can try and be kind to yourself over the holidays and check out our video with more information on this topic! Stay Safe! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLXJgsO5S1g&feature=youtu.be

In case you missed our post, to make grocery shopping less stressful this phase of lockdown, Our Registered Dietitians share some tips on what food items to gradually stock up on to minimize trips to the grocery store. Check out the infographic or short video here: https://youtu.be/GrA0yUzehpo

Looking to learn something new and build healthier habits in 2021? Our Registered Dietitians have loads of exciting FREE virtual nutrition programs starting in the New Year! To register visit https://seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229

It is not uncommon to be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious during this time of year. With the lockdown and the holidays, your normal routines, plans and traditions may have changed. During this time of year, there is often a lot of messaging around what we SHOULD be eating, for example good and bad foods, and how we SHOULD be moving our bodies, such as working off the holiday weight. However, our dietitians want you to know that it is okay to do what feels righ...t for YOU during this time. Check out our infographic below for some ideas! Our dietitians are here for you if you need them visit our website https://seawayvalleychc.ca/our-programs/ to check out their programs or call 1-888-936-0306 if you’d like to book a one-on-one in the new year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4jw-h_PXmE&feature=youtu.be

We're asking all clients coming into the SVCHC to bring in your own mask, if you have one. This will ensure we have enough PPE in stock to keep everyone safe. Thank you for helping us during these tough times!

We still have some spots left in our upcoming virtual Living Well with COPD program! This six-week program is for people with COPD and their families to learn to better manage this condition. The program will be offered November 2nd to December 7th, 2020 on Mondays from 2-4 pm. Registration is required. Register now at: https://seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or by calling 1-888-936-0306 ext 229.... Please share widely!

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Local Government Week takes place every year in October. Please take a moment to (virtually!) meet the councillors who represent this community. www.cornwall.ca/council

Thank you to all of our volunteers who dedicated their time to unboxing, unpacking, packing food hampers, and completing deliveries for our 2020 Thanksgiving Food Hamper Initiative. It

Thank You to the Cornwall Civic Complex & Convention Centre staff for providing us with a space and equipment to carry out our 2020 Thanksgiving Hamper Initiative.

Our Registered Dietitians are offering a variety of virtual nutrition programs over Zoom this fall! See below for programs, dates and times. For more information, or to register, you can call our programs line at 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229, or sign yourself up at the following link: seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/. We hope to see you there!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Monday is a holiday - waste collection is delayed, offices are closed, and buses are not running. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36BPg4R