APRIL 2015

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Video Conference: Diabetes At the last Lunch & Learn videoconference,

21 members came in to receive valuable

information on Diabetes. Speaker Théa

Demmers, P. Dt., M. SC spoke about sugar

content, label reading, tips to control blood

glucose and much, much more. At the end of

the videoconference, Jessica asked members

to participate in a small game in matching

sugar content to beverages, everyone was

surprise by the sugar in our drinks. Members

continued their discussion while enjoying a

healthy lunch. All participants received a

wonderful package at the end of the session,

included was a diabetes portion plate and

some information on nutrition and labels.

Source: Nathalie Chevrier– Neighbours Health Coordinator

The Diabetes Portion Plate

After the video conference members could take home a “Diabetes portion plate” which shows

you what types of food and how much should be on your plate.

A serving is 1/2 cup of chopped or cooked vegetables or 1/2 cup of vegetable juice. 1/2

cup is about the size of a lightbulb

A serving is 1 cup of raw or leafy

vegetables. 1 cup is about the size of a

baseball

A serving is 1 slice of whole grain

bread.,1/4 of a bagel, 3/4 cup of dry

cereal, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, 1/2 cup of

potatoes or cooked beans, 1/3 cup of rice

or pasta. 1 cup of cereal or 1 medium

potatoes is equal to the size of a fist

A serving is 3 ounces of cooked lean

meat, poultry or fish. 1 ounce of lean meat equals to 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of

tofu or 1 egg. A serving of meat should be the size of a deck of cards.

If you would like a Diabetes Portion Plate, stop by the office! Source: Diabetes Portion Plate

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Daffodil Day

On March 25th, 2015, Noranda School’s High School Students (level 1 & 2) volunteered to clean

Daffodils for the Canadian Cancer Society. As they settled into their seats, ready to start

cleaning, Nancy Dumais, Canadian Cancer Society coordinator, demonstrated how to properly

clean them and also gave a brief history about the flower and the importance of raising funds.

After a little more than 2 hours, 13,000 Daffodils were cleaned and ready for sale.

In the afternoon, 10 Neighbours members gave their time to prepare beautiful bouquets and

flower sprays for sale. They also helped in finding extra volunteers for selling flowers at different

locations around town.

Regulations on the use of studs and chains

on winter tires! Stud and chains must be removed

by May 1st, 2015. The use of studs and chains are

allowed from October 15th to May 1st, inclusive.

Source: http://www4.gouv.qc.ca/fr/Portail/citoyens/programme-service/Pages/

Info.aspx?sqctype=sujet&sqcid=1753

Source: Nathalie Chevrier– Neighbours Health Coordinator

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Stroke

Videoconference

Source: Nathalie Chevrier– Neighbours

Health Coordinator

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

10 am – 12 pm

Speaker:

Andreane Tardif

of the Heart & Stroke foundation

Please call the office to reserve your place

AQUAFORM SWIMMING

AQUAFORM every Tuesday from

1:00PM to 2:00PM at Youville Pool.

FREE FOR MEMBERS

Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk

Health Living Group

A group of members meet every first Wednesday

of the month at 6:30PM to discuss different health

topics and recipes! If you would like to learn more

about this group call Nathalie at the office

819-762-0882

Here are the dates of the next meetings:

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

Source: Written by

Jessica Nesteruk

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Health Risks from Health Canada:

Laundry Detergent Packets

Because laundry detergent packets are small and often brightly coloured, children can mistake them for food or toys. This can lead to a child swallowing the laundry detergent packet, which can cause:

nausea and vomiting

coughing and choking

breathing troubles

stomach pain A laundry detergent packet can also burst in a child's hand with only a small amount of pressure. The packet's membrane can dissolve quickly with moisture. Contact with the contents of a laundry detergent packet can cause:

rashes

skin irritation

eye irritation Similar products, like dishwasher detergent packets, could pose the same risks.

Keep your children safe from detergent packets! You can help prevent a serious injury involving laundry detergent packets by;

Keeping them locked out of sight and reach of children

Reading the label and following instructions before use

Using them with dry hands

What to do if your child has come in contact with laundry detergent packets! If you think your child has been harmed by contact with a laundry detergent packet, immediately call;

911

Poison Control Centre

***The phone number of the Poison Control Centre nearest you can be found at the front of your local telephone book or by searching the internet for a poison control centre by province or territory.

Québec Poison Control Centre (Centre antipoison du

Québec)

Toll-free: 1-800-463-5060

Source: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/drugs-products-medicaments-produits/consumer-consommation/home-maison/packets-sachets-eng.php

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Noranda School Fundraiser

THE R.A.D.I.C.A.L team (Remaining Actively Dedicated in Children

and Lovin’ it) are starting a new fundraiser with a regional company

called Norfil and they are selling toilet paper!!!

We use it anyways so why don’t we put our money towards helping the students of

Noranda School!

It’s not only biodegradable but septic tank safe! The toilet paper will

be sold by the box;

1 Box of 48 rolls for $43.00

Which comes out to 0.90$/roll and each roll has 420 sheets of 2ply.

Orders must be returned to Noranda school by cash or cheque

(made out to Noranda School) by Monday, May 11st, 2015.

Orders will be ready for pick up at Noranda School on Friday, May

22nd, 2014 between 9:30am and 4:00pm.

For more information please call Noranda School at 819-762-2706 or e-mail the

R.A.D.I.C.A.L team at radical2014-2015@outlook.com

***Neighbours will have order forms at the office***

Source: Writing by Jessica Nesteruk/Information from Radical e-letter.

Rouyn-Noranda has a new APP: Voila!

This new application allows you to report non-urgent problems to

the Ville de Rouyn-Noranda. Whether it’s a pot-hole, broken lamp

post or graffiti; Voila! will allow you to help resolve non-urgent

problems in your municipality.

The application is available on the

Apple Store and on Google Play

and will allow you to localize,

photograph and report a problem

instantly.

This simple application helps citizens

to better their environment and their

community by directly communicating

with the Ville de Rouyn-Noranda.

Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk & Ville de Rouyn-Noranda Press Release

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News from the CSSS of Rouyn-Noranda Complies at 95%, the CSSS of Rouyn-Noranda continues its pursuit of excellence!

At the completion of the Quality Improvement Process that has been continuously happening since the last accreditation process, the Centre de Santé et de Services Sociaux de Rouyn-Noranda obtained a compliance rate of 95% on a 2 847 criteria assessment by Accreditation Canada.

These results demonstrate improvements in all areas evaluated. Impressive considering the increased number of criteria which rose from 2 594 in 2012 to 2 847 in 2015. “It is with great pride and sense of accomplishment that we welcome this news. These results con-firm that, once again, the population of Rouyn-Noranda have access to care and ser-vices that are safe and of great quality, at the long term care facility, CLSC or at the hospi-tal”.

The following topics were assessed:

The safety of accessibly, continuity, effectiveness and efficiency of care and services The attention that is brought to the population and the services that focuses on clients The quality of work

Accreditation Canada highlights points where the CSSS of Rouyn-Noranda greatly stand out. Among the most significant points; customer-focused approach by a mobilized personnel, conscious and listening to customers, human approach, sensitivity and inspiration of the Planetree philosophy as well as local services.

Also among the strengths of the organization, the constant concern is emphasized on performance improvement, consistency of leadership as well as governance and dynamism of many partnerships that anchor the institution in the community.

Source: Press Release- Simon Lapierre CSSSRN

Disclaimer:

This information is for reference only. Neighbours assumes no responsibility or liability arising from any error in or omission of information or from the use of any information

contained within this Health Bulletin.

The Health Bulletin and its content are for informational purposes only and is not

intended to be considered or relied upon as medical advice or as a substitute for medical advice, a medical diagnosis or treatment from a physician or qualified

healthcare professional. You are responsible for obtaining appropriate medical advice from a physician or other qualified healthcare professional prior to acting upon any

information within the Health Bulletin.

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April is National Dental Health

Month

Although the mouth is part of the body, we often think of it as something

separate. We often ignore bleeding or tender gums, while an irritation or

pain elsewhere in the body would mean a trip to the doctor.

Poor oral health can affect a person's quality of life. Oral pain, missing

teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and

socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person's quality of life

by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being.

The reality is that oral health problems could be a sign of something

serious such as oral cancer. Every year approximately 3,200 Canadians

are diagnosed with oral cancer and 1,050 deaths from oral cancer occur.

This devastating disease has a low survival rate because it is often

diagnosed very late. With early detection the survival rate of oral cancer

can be greatly improved. This means going to your dentist for regular

dental exams. Your dentist has the training and experience to detect oral

cancer early.

Everything that happens in your mouth affects your whole body, which is

why it is so important to visit your dentist regularly. Regular dental exams

help prevent small problems from getting worse.

How to properly brush your teeth?

To properly brush your teeth you must spend at least two minutes using a

recommended technique which includes; 30 seconds brushing each section of your mouth in

the morning and at night. Each section of your mouth includes; upper right, upper left, lower

right and lower left.

Tip: Keep a timer close by to make sure you are brushing for 2 minutes!

STEP ONE: Start with the outer and inner surfaces and brush at a 45-degree angle. Make

sure you reach the back of your teeth.

STEP TWO: Move on to the chewing surfaces . Hold the brush flat and brush back and

forth along these surfaces.

STEP THREE: Once you work on the inside surface of your front teeth, tilt the brush

vertically and use gentle up-and-down strokes with the tip of the brush.

STEP FOUR: Be sure to brush gently along the gum line.

STEP FIVE: Brush your tongue in a back-to-front sweeping motion to remove food particles,

this also helps remove odor-causing bacteria to help freshen your breath.

Source:http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/index.asp&http://www.oralb.co.uk/en-GB/articles/how-to-brush-teeth-properly/

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feet is an important part of good health. Too often, people think that foot pain is normal. It is not. If

you have foot pain, you should see a podiatrist to determine the problem and how to fix it.

Here are some simple tricks for Seniors and Diabetics:

Seniors: As a senior, you already have about 100,000

kilometres on your feet but that doesn't mean its too late for comfort;

Wear a good quality running shoe or a shoe that is designed specifically for walking

Have corns and callouses treated by a podiatrist

Perform gentle exercises such as moving your feet in circles or up and down to help improve mobility, flexibly and circulation

Use insoles to add cushioning to the soles of your shoes. As you get older, the fat pad under the bones at the ball of the foot tends to get displaced forward

Have your foot mechanics evaluated by a podiatrist. Structural imbalances that can lead to bunions and callouses can be corrected

Treat ingrown toenails

If you have varicose veins, elevate your feet when you can and walk as often as you can. Compression stocking might be beneficial.

Get involved in a walking program. Remember to first talk to your doctor and wear appropriate and comfortable fitting shoes.

Diabetics: If you have diabetes you are at a greater risk of foot problems. In fact, diabetes

can often first be detected in the foot;

In addition to annual check ups, there are warning signs that you should be aware of so that they

may be identified and acknowledge by your family doctor or podiatrist. They include signs such as;

Skin color changes

Elevation in skin temperature

Swelling of your ankle or foot

Pain in the legs

Open sores on your feet that are slow to heal Source: http://www.podiatrycanada.org/

open sores on your feet that are slow to heal

ingrown and fungal toenails

bleeding corns and calluses

dry cracks in the skin, especially around the heel

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Doors open at 6:30PM

Only members in good standing

may vote

Neighbours

Annual General

Meeting

Reports

Financial Updates

Elections

Board of Directors

2015-2016

Social Time with coffee

and a light snack

Special Guest Speaker:

Charles Taker Office Commissioner of Official Languages

When: Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

Time: 7:00PM

Where: Motel Alpin

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Benefits of drinking warm lemon water Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C Having warm lemon juice early in the morning

helps flush out toxins It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of

pathogenic bacteria that cause infection and diseases

It helps reduce pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid

It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne

Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session. However it is very important to note that lemon juice when it comes directly in contact with teeth, can ruin the enamel on them. . Hence, it is advised to consume it diluted and also rinse your mouth thoroughly after dinking lemon juice. Source: http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

The Drug and Health Product Register

Search for consumer information on drug product use, safety and common and reported side

effects.

You may search using 3 ways:

1) brand name

2) active ingredient

3) drug identification number (DIN)

As the Drug and Health Product Register is a pilot project, it currently only provides the top 100

prescribed brand name and generic drug products. These drugs have been selected based on the

top Canadian sales for 2013.

An additional 250 products are included that consist largely of generic drugs, but do include some

brand name products. These have the same active ingredient(s) as the top 100.

How to use?

Chose one of the three ways to search for your medication. For example enter: SYMBICORT

It will then list the DIN, Active Ingredients, Strength, Dosage Forum and route of administration. It

also provides a lot of information such as; What is the medication used for, side effects, storage,

and much more. Use the source below if you would like more information about the medication you

use. Source: https://hpr-rps.hres.ca/hpr-rps/templates/search-recherche-eng.php

Office Location: 139 Murdoch

Mailing Address: PO Box 2277

Rouyn-Noranda, Qc, J9X 5A9

Phone: 819-762-0882

Email: neighbourshealth@cablevision.qc.ca

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Health Committee Members

Mrs. Elsie Sullivan, Health Committee Chairperson

Mrs. Janice Beaudin-Nolet

Mrs. Cairine Osborne

Mrs. Marilyn Brethour

Mrs. Nathalie Chevrier Neighbours Staff

Up-Coming Activities

Video Conference: Strokes

Wednesday, May 13th- 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Healthy Living

First Wednesday of the month 6:30PM

AQUAFORM

Every Tuesday 1:00PM to 2:00PM

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, May 26th– 7:00PM

This project has been carried out thanks to

funding from Health Canada