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WELLNESS
CONNECTION
Community Wellness Programs, Classes, Information & Resources
September 2024
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HEALTHY TOGETHER NOW (HTN)
2024-2025 REGIONAL FALL FUNDING - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
To receive HTN information directly to your email inbox, please subscribe here.
Book a pre-consultation meeting with your HTN Community Contact after Sept 18, 2024.
Find your HTN Community Contact here or veuillez cliquer ici pour la version française.
Do not apply until you’ve completed your pre-consultation meeting.
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Healthy Together Now is a community-led grassroots program to help prevent chronic diseases in Manitoba. The program is coordinated by the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority and supported by the Province of Manitoba, Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery/Health Promotion and Wellness Branch.
Projects that address the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and a Health Equity Approach in their written HTN application form will receive priority for funding. To learn more about the Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity, watch this video:
The Social Determinants of Health describe the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age - such as housing, food, income, natural and built environments, social safety net and social inclusion. Read more here: social determinants of health. Using a Health Equity approach in your HTN project will seek to remove unfair and avoidable barriers to heath for priority populations.
Community organizations will be able to apply for funding for prevention activities in the areas of:
• healthy eating and access to healthy food
• physical activity
• commercial tobacco prevention and reduction
• mental health and well-being
Limited funds will be available this fall. Awarded funds are to be used within a year.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Source: canada.ca
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.
Wear orange
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
Learn more here at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca
Phyllis Webstad explains the story of her experience at Residential School and the origination of Orange Shirt Day in Canada. Watch the video Phyllis Webstad – On Orange Shirt Day.
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September is Arthritis Awareness Month
Contributor: Andrea Dell, Community Wellness Facilitator with the Interlake-Eastern RHA
Arthritis is a complex condition that affects 1 in 5 Canadians. For many it can be debilitating, limiting mobility and increasing one’s risk for falls. Arthritis is not a single disease, but refers to roughly 100 conditions affecting joints. Common symptoms of arthritis include joint inflammation, pain, stiffness, and diminished range of motion. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, may come and go, and can affect one or several joints. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the bones wears away, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy joint tissue.
Read more here.
Veuillez cliquer ici pour la version française.
Image Credit: jcomp, Freepik
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The Power of Gratitude
Contributors: Lindsey Grandmont, Home for the Summer Student with Community Wellness and Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator, Interlake-Eastern RHA
DID YOU KNOW? Studies show that practicing gratitude for as little as 5 minutes a day can improve your mental wellbeing!
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what we have or receive. It’s recognizing the good things in your life even in times when things are not going so well.
Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, deal with adversity, and even improve the quality of their relationships!
Click here to read more and sign up for our new class!
Click for prompts to help you with your gratitude journaling.
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Sign up for a 7-day Gratitude Challenge!
Receive an email delivered straight to your inbox each day for 7 days, with tips on how to develop and practice an attitude of gratitude! The challenge will run October 15-21. The deadline to sign up for the Challenge is Monday October 7. Click here to register now!
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Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under 18 are now eligible to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan
"Applications are now open for two new groups of Canadians, approximately 1.2 million more people will soon have access to improved oral health. This will mean approximately 938,000 children and close to 183,000 adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate will have more affordable access to the care that they need." ~ Government of Canada
Learn more here.
Image credit: Freepik
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World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10
Source: suicideprevention.ca
World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance for everyone to join us in promoting awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family and friends, charitable organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers, and community members.
The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative surrounding suicide and transforming how we perceive this complex issue. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. ~ International Association for Suicide Prevention
IERHA Mental Health and Addictions Contact Information
Are you or a loved one in crisis? Call the 24 hour crisis line toll free 1-866-427-8628 or 204-482-5419
Image credit: Rawpixel Freepik
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Budget Friendly Recipe of the Month
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
Contributors: Lindsey Grandmont, Home for the Summer Student with Community Wellness and Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator, Interlake-Eastern RHA
September is a busy month for everyone. Kids are back to school, afterschool activities and fall sports start up again, and the weather is slowly changing. With the hectic schedules in place, planning dinners are a hassle let alone planning school lunches for your children. By utilizing a crockpot, you can throw your meal all together in the morning and come home to a cooked meal that can be used as leftovers. Find the recipe here!
Image credit: Ben Frewin, Pixabay
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Understanding Vaping: Why Teens Turn to Vaping for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Contributor: Harper Johnson is a fourth-year nursing student at the University of Manitoba, MANTRA’s community practicum placement program.
Many teens and young adults view vaping as a quick and accessible way to cope with their stress. Unfortunately, this perceived stress relief is often temporary and does not address the underlying causes of stress like school, social dynamics, and home life. This creates a cycle of use which can worsen the feelings of stress.
While nicotine may provide a short-term sense of relief, it can also lead to an increased stress response in the long run.
Read more and learn about safe and healthy habits to try instead.
Veuillez cliquer ici pour la version française.
Stress Resources for Youth
Veuillez cliquer ici pour la version française.
Image Credit: Freepik
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2024 Respiratory Virus Season Update (includes Influenza/COVID-19/Pneumococcal Vaccines):
Clinics are scheduled to begin October 15 across the Interlake-Eastern region. Please stay tuned for next month’s newsletter for more information.
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Childhood Vaccine Update:
As children are heading back into the classroom, it is a good time to ensure that your child is up to date with their routine immunizations. These include their preschool boosters of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Polio (TdaP-IPV) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccines. In addition, your child may be eligible for the recommended Men-C-ACYW-135 (Men Quad) vaccine. If you are unsure if your child is eligible for these vaccines are to schedule an appointment, please contact your local public health office. Find a Community Health Office near you.
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This information is available in alternate formats on request.
Our next issue will be in circulation in October 2024.
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