The Sunset Country Family Health Team (SCFHT) wants to thank all of the Kenora workplaces that participated in our Healthy Workplace Bingo we held in September. It was an extremely close race with the top three businesses being within 0.13% completion of each other, but with the additional points given for submitted photos and materials, […]
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day – October 15th
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day – October 15th “I’m sorry, there isn’t a heartbeat.” “Your baby has died.” Let the weight of those words sink in for a moment. For families who have experienced the loss of a child before or after birth these are more than sad sentiments. These are words that destroy […]
Summer is coming to an end … which means school is starting … which means lunches need to be packed … I can hear the *sigh* of every parent from here. Before we get started I have something to admit … I am a “new to school mom” … I may be a Registered Dietitian […]
International Youth Day is August 12. It was decided on in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly, that August 12 would be named International Youth Day. This day is made to raise awareness of the importance and value of youth to our society. They are our future leaders and representatives. For this reason, on […]
Medication Safety: We all have a role to play
Safe patient care depends on accurate information. Patients benefit when clinicians work with patients, families, and their colleagues to collect and share current and comprehensive medication information. Medication reconciliation is a formal process which should be done at care transitions, such as when patients enter the hospital, are transferred or go home. Should you ask […]
