Little by Bite

A new threat has developed in the southern hemisphere. Mosquitos are that threat. They have survived
by adapting over and over again through the years. For much of history mosquitoes have been able to transmit horrible diseases to humans.

There was Malaria then, Yellow Fever, West Nile, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and now the latest, Zika all from the sting of infected mosquitos.

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11 people will commit suicide today in Canada – Canadian Association for Suicide prevention

49% of Canadians say they would socialize with a friend with serious mental health – Canadian Medical Association

1 of 5 people will have a form of mental health illness at some point in their life – Canadian Health Institute

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A Brain is worth(less)?

Dr. Bennet Omula M.D., MBA, MPH, CPE, DABP-AP, CP, is my muse. Hey, I liked the word muse, okay. Well he certainly gave me the motivation to finish this article.

Pumpkin-hazelnut tea cake

If pumpkins are in season, roast a small pie pumpkin and puree the flesh

Daily Dose of Humour

On those cold winter days.

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Children Helping Children

Edmonton teens are helping citizens in their own backyard as well as

Measles Still Possible?

Peel Region residence beware there is a “possible measles case” that has been all over Pearson International Airport, Brampton Civic Hospital and a few walk in clinics since January 1, 2016. If you believe you may have been in contact with this person get more information from Peel Public Health Unit 905-799-7700.

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State of Healthcare

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Question of the Week

What is the Foundation's position on Hands only CPR?

Compression only CPR is recommended for adults, children and infants when the rescuer is untrained in conventional CPR or is trained and not proficient in being able to provide coordinated ventilations. 

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Frigid Times

Today was our city’s first cold alert of the winter. I was surprised we even received a cold alert with the winter we’ve been having. What surprised me even more was the fact that last year the first winter cold alert was January 7, 2015! Really, I’m not kidding.

So this is a good time to remember to layer up to hold off the wind chill of -21^o C.