Health tips and information for your workplace! No Images? Click here Optimize your wellness program to lessen absenteeismWorkplace wellness contributes to business success In 2016, absenteeism in Canada reached peak levels in both the private and public sectors. Workplace wellness can help to reduce absenteeism and improve workplace productivity. Whether you are interested in starting a wellness program or are simply looking for ways to improve your existing programs and policies, Niagara Region Public Health's Workplace Health program can help. In order to implement an effective wellness program, it is important to understand the needs of employees. Contact Niagara Region's Workplace Health program to complete an employee health needs assessment and learn how we can assist your workplace. Host a mental health lunch 'n learn for your workplaceTalking openly about mental health can help to lessen the stigma and promote a transparent and respectful workplace culture. Lunch 'n learns with informal training or awareness building are a great way to start the conversation. These sessions offer an opportunity to bring your staff together in a productive meaningful way. These boots are made for walkingLooking to boost your workplace wellness program? Walking programs in the workplace provide employees with numerous benefits and can be promoted in a variety of different ways. Walking programs might be just what you need to get your workplace moving! Download a toolkit today and help get your employees energized. Free Quit smoking workshops!Adults in Niagara can access five weeks of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy through our STOP Quit Smoking workshops. Join us in Welland on March 29 for our next session. Life-saving Naloxone kits availableIf you are worried about a loved one's drug use, having Naloxone on hand could save a life. Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose long enough for the person to access emergency medical care. Naloxone kits are available for free in Ontario. Considering a tattoo or piercing?Niagara Region Public Health can help keep you safe Did you know that tattooing and body piercing is not a regulated profession in Ontario? Stay informed and understand the risks involved. Any time the skin is broken there could be health risks. Specific risks from unclean tattoo and piercing equipment include:
Niagara Region Public Health does not issue approvals, certifications or licenses for tattoo and piercing parlours, but premises are inspected to ensure health regulations are met. All inspections are made available to the public and can be found here. The more information you know, the better. March is nutrition monthUnlock the potential of food Food has the power to bring us together and allows us to share experiences with friends and families. The right foods can have tremendous benefits, such as fueling our body and aiding in the prevention of chronic diseases. To this end, food really does have limitless potential. Visit Nutrition Month 2018 for a variety of tools, fact sheets and
recipes to help you reach your goals. |