Monthly Archives: May 2011

Disasters can strike anytime

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Check out this video about preparing for an emergency.  Emergencies are often unpredictable and a few simple steps could save yours and your family’s lives.  Plus, find out more about Halton Region’s Emergency Preparedness quiz for a chance to win a Family Emergency Go-Kit! ~ Nick … Continue reading →

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Floods, fires, blackouts…are you prepared?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Flooding in Manitoba and Quebec, forest fires in Alberta and severe storms across the country have recently reminded us of the importance of emergency preparedness.  Remember the power outage of Summer 2003? Many people I talk with actually tell me how … Continue reading →

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Preventable Tragedies

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Between my husband’s family and my own, we have experienced 3 deaths and 1 serious injury, all caused by someone else’s decision to drive impaired: A mother and her young daughter. They were struck down in a crosswalk, leaving another … Continue reading →

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Your Child’s First Pair of Glasses

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

When babies, toddlers, or preschools first see the eye doctor, it can be surprising to find out they have a hard time seeing properly. Some children are more “at risk” of needing glasses. For example, for babies born premature, their … Continue reading →

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There is no health… without mental health

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Part of my role as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse is to help students recognize and deal with stress.  Once we’ve recognized they’re under stress, we try to figure out where it comes from. Sometimes, we trace it right back … Continue reading →

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