Community WellnessMen's Health
Celebrating Paternity Week in Quebec: A tribute to fathers and community
Hi everyone, my name is Jarryd Smith, and I am the Men’s Health Program Coordinator at Jeffery Hale Community Partners. Supporting men’s health is incredibly important to me because I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact that community and resources can have on fathers. As we approach Paternity Week across Québec ...
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Caregivers shape our health system
With National Caregivers’ Day happening on the first Tuesday of April, I wanted to take a moment to recognize an often-overlooked pillar of our healthcare system: informal caregivers. These caring folk—family members, friends and neighbours—offer vital support to those in need, often without recognition or financial compensation. At the Wellness ...
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Good Habits for a Healthy New Year
Hello everyone, and welcome 2025! The New Year brings a sense of renewal and possibility, and is an ideal time to reflect on how to take better care of ourselves and those we love. By adopting healthy habits and making proactive choices, you can set the stage for a year ...
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Autumn awaits, and WE can’t wait!
And just like that, we’re already heading into my favourite season! Don’t get me wrong, I love a sunny day and a clear blue sky, but nothing beats a dimly-lit autumn morning with the bright, orange trees outside. There’s one thing I’ve always loved about this time of year, and ...
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Aging in CommunityCommunity WellnessFamily Matters
The Gift of Time
I hope you are doing well in this warm weather we are having and that you are making the most of your time with family and friends. As we enter the second half of summer, I thought I’d share something with you that’s been on my mind at a time ...
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Sun safety must-knows
With summer already in full swing, here’s a shorter blog that’s a quick read by the pool or between outings. Did you know that four groups of people are most at risk of developing summer heat-related complications? Those are young children, the elderly, the chronically ill and those working outdoors. ...
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Community WellnessMen's Health
Men’s Health Matters
As we head full swing into summer, I am happy to share that we’ve been busy planning the upcoming fall schedule for Well 50+ and Caregivers. We have the good fortune to be able to welcome Elise Arsenault, a master’s student in social work, for a project especially for male ...
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Celebrating Speech & Hearing Month
Hello everyone, As incredible as it sounds, May is already here! May is a month filled with celebration and appreciation in my world. It is also marked by two significant occasions, Speech & Hearing Month and Mother’s Day. As we honour the vital role mother figures play in our lives, ...
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Renewal and Transitions
Hello everyone, and welcome to April! When spring arrives, it’s like the world hits refresh. Trees bud, flowers bloom, and the air smells fresh. To me, spring is all about starting over. It’s a chance to leave the cold, dark days of winter behind and welcome warmth and growth. Just ...
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March into wellness!
Hello everyone! As we bid farewell to winter’s frosty hold, it’s time to welcome the vibrant energy of spring into our lives. There is much to embrace and celebrate in March. Not only does it mark the onset of spring and see the jovial celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. March ...
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