Health tips and information for your workplace! No Images? Click here Hey, Canada! We have some work to doCanadian employees need help staying healthy at work In a recent survey, approximately 80% of Canadian employees surveyed reported feeling that an employer has a responsibility to help keep them healthy at work - both mentally and physically. In addition to this, it has been reported that workplace stress deters learning and growth at work. Excessive workplace stress harms employee health and the ability of a business to thrive. How can our Workplace Health program help your organization to keep your employees healthy? Contact Niagara Region's Workplace Health program to learn more. Making the most of mental health training in the workplaceWhat does a successful mental health training look like? Every organization is different, but any strategy should start with a strong foundation of knowledge. Successful training will increase knowledge, awareness and help build specific skills; all of which contribute to a healthy workplace. Offering mental health training for employees and workplace leaders is great place to start. Living better every day is now even more rewarding!The Healthy Kids Community Challenge Niagara has been working to encourage children and families to build a balanced day. They have partnered with Carrot Rewards to offer Niagara residents the opportunity to earn their favourite loyalty points for completing daily step challenges and for taking short quizzes on a variety of health and wellness topics. Right now, refer a friend and earn triple the points. Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests no longer availableNiagara Region Public Health will no longer be able to offer tuberculosis (TB) skin testing as of August 31, 2018. Individuals who require a TB skin test should speak with their health care practitioner or visit a local walk-in clinic. Caution: Ticks and Lyme diseaseGoing for a hike? Playing outside with the family? Working outdoors in a field? Whatever you are doing, be careful! Stop the spread of infectionHealthy habits can protect you To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, be sure to keep healthy and practice routine healthy habits. Protect yourself from getting germs and spreading germs by following these simple steps:
Cannabis will be legal...Have you started the conversation with your kids? As of October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal in Canada. Cannabis becoming legal does not mean it is safe and that's why it's important to start the conversation with your kids. Given that the brain of a youth is continuing to develop until the age of 25, youth are at an increased risk for the harms of cannabis use. The Drug Free Kids Canada Cannabis Talk Kit contains guidance on how to talk to your kids about:
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