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October 2024

GRATITUDE

Did you know? Studies show that practicing gratitude for as little as 5 minutes a day can improve your mental wellbeing! This fall, the Community Wellness Team is offering a a new class called “Intro to Gratitude”. Be sure to register for this virtual class coming up this month!

Please visit our website for detailed Community Wellness Team class descriptions, dates and times.

In this issue you'll also find information on Healthy Together Now funding for community projects, our popular Recipe of the Month along with a Respiratory Virus Season Update from Public Health and so much more.

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Interlake-Eastern RHA Annual General Meeting

Monday, October 7, 2024

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s annual general meeting will be held virtually via Teams. Registration is not required. Anyone interested may attend.

Visit our website for meeting documents that will be posted the day of the meeting and for the Teams meeting link.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-855-347-8500, info@ierha.ca for more information and if you would like to submit a question in advance. We strive to make this meeting as accessible as possible. If you have recommendations, please email us at info@ierha.ca.

2024-2025 Regional Fall Funding Available

There are limited funds available.
Projects that address the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and a Health Equity Approach in their written application form will receive priority for funding. Watch this video Health Inequalities in Canada (youtube.com)to learn more about the SDOH and Health Equity.
Pre-consultation meeting: you must discuss your project ideas with your HTN Community Contact before you apply. Pre-consultation meetings to take place by October 11, 2024.

Healthy Together Now (HTN) 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. HTN focuses on prevention activities for all ages and strives to engage the highest needs population, individuals, families and communities. Awarded funds are to be used within a year.

Community organizations can 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.

Click here for details on the HTN Application process.

Contributor: Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator, Interlake-Eastern RHA

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!

Poster for the 3 part No Gym Required physical activity class.

People putting their hands together in the middle of a circle.

World Mental Health Day:

Thursday October 10

Source: World Mental Health Day

"This year, under the theme ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’, we aim to highlight the importance of mental well-being in professional environments. We seek to bring forward a unified voice, emphasizing how workplace experiences can be transformed by prioritizing mental health." ~ World Mental Health Day

Click here to watch a video about World Mental Health Day.

IERHA Mental Health and Addictions Contact Information

Image credit: StockSnap, Pixabay

Budget Friendly Recipe of the Month

Cranberry Spice Jam

Contributor: Alisyn Makowski, Registered Dietitian with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

When you think about the month of October, do you think about cranberries? For most of us, it’s likely not the first thing that comes to mind! Maybe you think about Halloween, Thanksgiving, the start of soup season and all things pumpkin spice. However, let’s not forget about this red berry that’s in season, packs a punch both flavour and nutrition wise, and for most, usually makes an initial appearance at Thanksgiving. “Cran”-k it up a notch with this cranberry spice jam recipe and elevate your turkey dinner or explore more ways to use cranberries and leftover cranberry sauce year-round. Find the recipe here!

Image credit: misskursovie2013, Pixabay

October is Seniors & Elders Month in Manitoba

5 Part Aging Well Class Series

Aging Well Week 1 Poster - Home Safety and Home Modification

What does it take to not only live well but to thrive as we age?

Join the Community Wellness Team as we explore this topic during Seniors and Elders Month in Manitoba. Register for 1, 2 or all 5 virtual classes. All classes in this series are from 10:00-11:00am using MS Teams.

Tuesday October 8 - Home Safety and Home Modification Grant

Tuesday October 15 - Fuel for Healthy Aging

Tuesday October 22 - Brain Health

Tuesday October 29 - Dental Health and the Canada Dental Plan

Tuesday November 5 - Mental Health Matters

To register, please email wellness@ierha.ca

National Breast Feeding Week - Mother and Baby

National Breastfeeding Week – October 1-7

Source: Breast Feeding Committee for Canada

“Today most babies are breastfed. And as more Canadians understand how important breastfeeding is for the health of mothers and babies, more people are supporting mothers to breastfeed for longer, up to 2 years and more.” ~ Breast Feeding Committee for Canada

Click here to read more about the 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby

Perfect nutrition
Protection
Brain power
Ready and portable
Size does not matter
Good for mother too
Builds a special bond
Advantages continue as baby grows
Good for the planet
Easy on the budget

Public Health, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Your local public health nurse is an excellent resource as you start your family and seek the best information on caring for and parenting your children. Contact your local public health nurse at a Community Health Office near you. Community Health Office locations can be found on our Find Us page.

Please visit our website for more information on Prenatal to Early Years at the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

2024 Respiratory Virus Season Update (includes Influenza/COVID-19/Pneumococcal Vaccines):

Clinics are scheduled to begin October 15 across the Interlake-Eastern region. Please check our website for updated information.

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.

Interlake-Eastern RHA employee Terry Smith.

Join the Team!

Interlake-Eastern RHA Careers

There are some incredible benefits to working with the RHA: great benefits, a terrific work environment and the opportunity for advancement!

You don’t have to be a doctor or a nurse to work in healthcare. Explore Careers on our website: ierha.ca/careers

This information is available in alternate formats on request.

Our next issue will be in circulation in November 2024.

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