Scientific experiments typically start with a question. Perhaps something like, “I wonder if intervention A will lead to effect B?” This initial conversation leads to brainstorming sessions on how to implement the intervention, and which methods to employ to capture the effect. However, there are many questions about human physiology… Continue reading
Growing up in England, Olaf Dunn was an avid camper and outdoor enthusiast. His family spent vacations touring all around Europe with a camper staying in a variety of locations including rural and remote private campgrounds as well as some ‘wild camping’ locations where permitted. He moved to Canada in… Continue reading
With a provincial election in the air, no doubt health care funding will get loads of that air time. That’s not the case for public health: it usually takes a crisis like SARS or Walkerton to grab the public’s attention and propel us onto the political radar screen. In this… Continue reading
At the April 3rd Council meeting, Fire Chief Bill Balfour requested approval to secure emergency kits of Naloxone used to treat opioid overdoses. The request was prompted by a letter from the office of the Fire Marshal which outlined the expansion of the Ontario Naloxone Program to police and fire… Continue reading
This May 7-13 is the 67th Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) week. Since 1951, CMHA Mental Health Week has been raising awareness to end stigma associated with mental illness by making this a “mental illness awareness week.” It provides an opportunity to take a closer look at ways to maintain… Continue reading
Centennial Place residents are fortunate to receive regular visits from an enthusiastic young man delivering a special form of therapy. Luke Lee Burton leads group and individual sessions of Music Therapy for residents every other week. He brings with him extensive training as a musician and therapist, armed with… Continue reading
Last week two staff members from Peterborough Regional Health Centres’ Breast Assessment Centre came to Millbrook to discuss breast health. This hospital department offers complete breast care services, from screening through a range of diagnostic tools and patient support. In the event of a breast cancer diagnosis, their staff… Continue reading
The final Senate vote on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, is set to take place on June 7th, and this bill is very likely to pass. A recommendation within this bill is that cannabis packaging will display warnings regarding pregnancy risks, addiction risk, mental health impairments, effects on youth,… Continue reading
The Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) which provides health care to our region, launched a series of six self-management workshops in 2016 designed by Stanford University to empower individuals with chronic health issues with the ability to take back a small measure of control over their physical… Continue reading
