Author: reidd

EEFHT
Quarterly
QUATERLY

Volume 1, Issue 2

Spring 2013

Inside this issue:

World Health Day	2
Ontario Telemedicine (OTN)	2
Stop and Smell the Tulips	2
Featured Recipe	3
International Nurses Day	3
We Can Help You Set Goals	3
Earth Day	3

"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush."- Doug Larson

Welcome to the second issue of the East End Family Health Team (EEFHT) Quarterly! Even though the weather has us guessing much of the time, that nicer weather really is on the way. One of the joys of spring is the feeling of new beginnings. If your New Year’s resolutions have faded, think of this as a chance for a fresh start on your goals for good health.
Spring also means a chance for spending time outdoors in that milder weather. This can be encouraging for those who enjoy outdoor physical activities without the winter wind and cold. Taking a walk is incredibly pleasant this time of year. It can be done almost anywhere, at various levels of intensity depending on your fitness level, and costs nothing. Grab a pair of rubber boots, and jump in! Consider using a pedometer and shoot for the recommended goal of 10,000 steps a day.

April is Cancer Awareness Month

Every 3 minutes another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. Throughout April, volunteers across Canada will be working together to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. On this occasion, the Canadian Cancer Society launches a solidarity movement to make a difference and help thousands in their fight. This is also a good time to remind you to get screened for different types of cancer. Screening tests can help find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. Examples of cancer screening tests are the mammogram (breast), colonoscopy (colon), and the Pap test and HPV test (cervix). Screening can also include checking for a person’s risk of developing an inherited disease by doing a genetic test. Ask your healthcare provider which screening tests are recommended for you.
April 27th is Daffodil Day-On Daffodil Day Canadians are asked to take a moment to
reflect upon the thousands of people who are living with cancer and to remember those who have passed. On this important day Canadians are encouraged to do something special for those living with cancer or to contribute in some way to the fight against this disease.
*Wear a daffodil pin and show your support for people living with cancer.

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World Health Day-April 7th, 2013

The theme for World Health Day 2013 is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Blood Pressure Facts
More than 1 in 3 adults worldwide has high blood pressure.
40% of adults aged 25 and over had raised blood pressure in 2008 making hypertension the leading risk of death and disability in the world today.
An estimated 7.3 million Canadians currently have hypertension; in 33% it is uncontrolled.
An additional 1 in 5 adult Canadians have prehypertension (130 mmHg to 139 mmHg systolic and/or 88 mmHg to 89 mmHg diastolic) which puts them at a very high risk of developing hypertension, and also at risk for heart attacks and strokes.
Over 90% of Canadians are estimated to develop hypertension if they live an average life span.
The proportion of adults diagnosed with hypertension doubled between 1998 and 2007.
(Hypertension Canada, 2013)
The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by:
reducing salt intake;
eating a balanced diet;
avoiding harmful use of alcohol;
taking regular physical activity;
maintaining a healthy body weight;
avoiding tobacco use.
The ultimate goal of this year’s World Health Day is to reduce heart attacks and strokes (World Health Organization ,2013).
http://www.who.int/world-health-day/en/

“Enabling access to care, closer to home using state-of-the-art technologies over a secure network.”

Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)-Offered at the East End Family Health Team

What is a telemedicine visit?
Telemedecine uses video cameras, Store Forward software and monitors to connect you to specialists who are not located near you, reducing the need to travel to receive care. You will be able to see, hear and talk to a doctor or other health care professional. Enabling access to care, closer to home using state-of-the-art technologies over a secure network.
About your Telemedicine Visit
A telemedicine appointment is just like a regular appointment, only the specialist you
will be seeing and speaking with is on a monitor. Free to residents of Ontario, OTN connects you with the right health care professional, in the right place, at the right time.
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Stop and Smell the Tulips

Even if you don't know how to meditate, one of the most valuable principles is to live in the present moment. I realize you have a lot to do - we all do - but stop every once in a while and just enjoy all the beauty in your life. Do only what you are doing, be only where you are. Stop multi-tasking so much and just be. So take a deep breath in of the fresh spring air and appreciate the beautifulness around you. It will put a smile on your face. J

Featured Recipe:
Springtime Spinach Salad

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Ingredients:
8 oz. (225g) fresh Asparagus Spears
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
1 package of Baby Spinach or Spinach and Leaf Salad Blends
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Frozen Sliced Strawberries, partially thawed
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced red onion
1/3 cup (75 mL) bottled raspberry vinaigrette or red wine and vinegar dressing
1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta or blue cheese

Directions:
Break off woody ends of asparagus (the bottom 1- to 1 ½ inches/2.54-3.81 cm) and discard. Cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths. Place in a microwaveable dish with water. Microwave on HIGH power for 3 minutes. Immediately rinse asparagus under cold water for 1 minute; drain well.
Place salad blend, drained asparagus, strawberries, and onion in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle cheese over salad.

-Heart & Stroke Foundation http://www.healthcheck.org/recipe/springtime-spinach-salad

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12. Canada recognizes that nurses are important leaders worldwide, making health systems stronger and bringing services to local communities that need them most. Nurses continue to provide for the health of all people. International Nurses Day gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the important role nurses play in the health of people around the world, to celebrate and to thank them for the work they do. Thank-you nurses at the East End Family Health Team for all your hard work!

We Can Help You Set Goals!
If you need help setting and/or accomplishing your goals, we are here to help. Booking an appointment with the health promoter, Donna, will provide you with ongoing support and guidance as you set goals and make sustainable changes that improve your health and happiness. Patients wishing to make an appointment may book by calling 705-235-6900 ext. 6926 or by e-mailing Donna at reidd@northern.on.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!

Live a Happy, Healthy Life

Earth Day-

April 22nd, 2013

Earth Day provides an
annual opportunity to
celebrate our planet and renew our commitment to building a healthier and cleaner world… but we don’t need to limit our
commitment to one day out of 365! Good
environmental citizenship can easily be a year-round practice of eco-friendly living.

Actions that are good for the environment are also good for our health!

Things you can do to help:
Drive less–walk, bike or take public transit whenever possible.
Save energy-remember to turn off the lights, unplug devices when they are not in use.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-buy only what you need, support local growers, carry a cloth bag for purchases, and reuse old bottles and bags.
Plant a tree– this helps reduce greenhouse emissions and pollution.

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