Get Involved: Consider Joining the JHSB’s Users’ Committee
The Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s Users’ Committee is looking for new members from the English-speaking community. This important committee promote users’ rights and helps to ensure a high standard of care throughout the establishment and a good quality of life for residents. They meet once a …
The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is higher in the winter
Did you know that carbon monoxide can cause health problems before you even notice its presence? Although carbon monoxide (CO) can be present in your home or cottage at any time of the year, the risk is greater in winter months because homes in Canada are usually heated by furnaces, …
Stuck in the snow with your car: an emergency kit can help
Did you know that winter brings an increased risk of getting stuck in your car? Slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold: these are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during winter. If you are stuck in the snow, try to stay calm and …
Did you make a resolution to be more physically active? Here are some tips to get you started…
Did you know that adults should be active for at least 2.5 hours a week? Children and youth aged 5-17 should accumulate at least one hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Physical activity helps feel better! Regular physical activity can improve your overall sense of well being by …
Salon Alzheimers 2020
La Société Alzheimer de Québec tiendra un Salon Alzheimer et maladies apparentées, le dimanche le 26 janvier 2020. Ce sont près de 500 personnes qui sont attendues chaque année au Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins de l’Université Laval, de 9 h à 13 h 30 lors de cet événement gratuit et ouvert à …
Ramp Up your Motor Skills Rally Recap
Dadventures, a community Wellness Centre initiative to support men raising children, provided a energetic morning of fun for 24 eager participants during the RAMP up Your Motor Skills Rally held Saturday, November 30 at Quebec High School. This event allowed kids a place to grow their motor skills, let their …
Do you live in Quebec City’s Upper town (Haute-Ville)?
If you live in Quebec City’s Upper town, a research team associated with the Centre Famille Haute-Ville, Mobilization Haute-Ville and Projets Bourlamaque invites you to complete an important survey. Their research will be used to help improve services available to families based on their needs and lived realities. These researchers …
HoHOHO HERE We Go Again Children’s Christmas Party
Families with preschool children remember to mark your calendars and reserve your seat! Join i the Wellness Centre’s annual festive children’s get-together in the Coin Soleil room (2nd floor of the Jeffery Hale Hospital 1250 ch. Ste-Foy) on Saturday, December 14th from 10 to 11:30 AM. Enjoy a special performance …
Protect Yourself against Flame Jetting
Serious fire and burn risks associated with certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use pourable fuels Health Canada warns consumers of the serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting occurrences that may result from the use of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and …
