Articles Tagged with 'Healthwise'

Healthwise in Emery Village It’s almost time for students to head back to school, and while excitement is in the air, it’s important to remember a few health tips to keep everyone safe and happy. Whether your kids are starting school for the first time or are seasoned pros, there are always a few...

As temperatures rise, it’s crucial for our senior residents in Emery Village to stay safe and healthy during the summer months. Seniors are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, so taking extra precautions is essential. Aging affects the body’s ability to cool down efficiently, and chronic heal...

By Shelly Harris BScn CCRN Rn-C June is also an awareness month in Canada. While this disease isn’t as prominent as some, like cancer, getting diagnosed is devastating for families. Raising awareness is important because it helps people learn about the disease, reduces stigma, and encourages ea...

By Shelly Harris BScn CCRN Rn-C March is a special month because we focus on something essential—colorectal cancer. This is a type of cancer that happens in the colon or rectum, and it’s a big deal in Canada and around the world. Shelly Harris, a nurse with a lot of experience, wants everyone to ...

Healthwise in Emery: Navigating Coughs, Colds, Flu, and more By Shelly Harris BScn CCRN Rn-C As we navigate the colder months in Emery Village, it’s common to hear more coughs and sniffles around us. This month’s edition of Healthwise in Emery is dedicated to understanding common respiratory ailme...

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a crucial time for us to come together as a community and shed light on the growing prevalence of diabetes, a silent epidemic affecting individuals of all ages, with seniors being particularly vulnerable. The importance of understanding the symptoms, practi...

Health wise in Emery By Shelly Harris, BScN CCRN Rn-C Lyme disease, not “lime” disease, is a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It is primarily transmitted to humans by biting infected black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) carrying the bacteria. Lyme disease i...