Pfizer and Moderna walk-ins are taking place at Dauphin’s supersite today from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or until allotted doses are used.
Pfizer and Moderna walk-ins are also taking place on Saturday, August 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Monday, August 9th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The supersite is located at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall at 304 Whitmore Avenue east.
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Having a pet at home can be a wonderful contribution to our health & wellbeing — both emotionally and physically.
Today we’ll discuss those health benefits of pet ownership with the President of the Parkland Humane Society, Denise Penrose. We’ll also learn about some very important things to consider before choosing a pet — and deciding if welcoming pet into your home is the right move for you.
Denise urges everyone to spay or neuter their pets, and says the overpopulation of animals is a serious issue.
For more information about adopting a pet, you can contact the Parkland Humane Society at (204) 638-6966 or visit their website. http://www.parklandhumanesociety.com/
The Manitoba government has also provided more information on responsible pet ownership.
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What are some tools and techniques that can help our children remain mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy during the pandemic?
Educator Elyse Cochrane, joins CKDM news director Matt Hamel for a conversation on children’s health and wellness. Elyse is a Program Director with Dolphin Kids, a learning program developed by bestselling author, and Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang. Elyse offers her insight on how the pandemic may be affecting the mental and emotional wellbeing of children. We'll also learn about some helpful techniques -- for both children and adults -- to cope with the mental and emotional challenges of the pandemic.
For more information on Dolphin Kids, click here.
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Meditation is a valuable tool that can positively impact the way you manage stress, anxiety, and the uncertainty of the pandemic situation. Today we’ll be speaking with Dr. John Vervaeke — a cognitive psychologist and cognitive scientist at the University of Toronto — for a discussion on managing our mental and emotional health by developing the skill of meditation.
If you’d like to explore learning meditation, a great place to start is Dr. Veraeke’s Youtube channel.
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Are online-therapy options proving to be effective?
The answer is yes…according to Dr. Simon Hatcher, professor of psychiatry at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Hatcher joins CKDM news director Matt Hamel for a conversation about mental health, and which resources might be most effective in supporting your emotional and mental wellbeing.
The Manitoba Government is offering two free virtual counselling sessions with a trained professional to residents over the age of 16. To book your first session, call toll free 1-844-218-2955. You can find more information here.
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How does the food we eat affect our emotional wellbeing and mental health?
Our diet and food choices can have a big impact on our brain function and emotional state, according to Registered Dietician with Prairie Mountain Health Virginia Cail. Today Virginia will share her insight into why it might be better to focus on “Health Gains”, instead of “weight-loss”.
You can visit the Prairie Mountain Health website for more information of programs, services, and the Chronic Disease Education Program (CDEP). Call toll-free 1-877-509-7852 for an appointment to meet with one of the Nurse or Dietitian Educators (by phone or videoconference, or in-person if required), or to register for courses like Craving Change.
There are ‘food and nutrition links’ on the PMH website for everyone, and there are also some good tips at these websites:
- World Health Organization: See list of best buys for food, and exercises to do at home.
- Ottawa Public Health: See the emergency preparedness checklist for suggested food items to buy.
- Dietitians of Canada public site: See the vitamins and minerals that come from food.
https://www.prairiemountainhealth.ca/
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Today on Health. Wellness. And You., we’ll complete our week-long focus on spiritual health — exploring the topic from an Indigenous perspective with Metis woman and knowledge keeper, Raine Seivewright.
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How important is spirituality to our mental, physical, and emotional health?
Today we’ll speak with Father Brent Kucyk, Presbyter of St George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dauphin, to discuss maintaining a connection — despite the challenges presented by the pandemic situation.
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What are the benefits of meditation?
To learn more about meditation and spiritual wellbeing, we’ll speak with Buddhist monk and teacher at the Paramita Centre of Meditation and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy in Toronto, Jason Simard. Jason was given the name Tenzin Gawa when he took monk vows with the Dalai Lama. Jason shares insights into Buddhist philosophy, mental health, happiness, and how all people can access the benefits of meditation.
For a beginner's guide to meditation, click here.
You can click here to learn more about the Paramita Centre of Meditation and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, which Jason founded in 2010.
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People who rely on their faith-based communities for support are dealing with changes to how they’re allowed to gather during the pandemic.
Today we hear from Dr. Harold Koenig, Director, Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University — to discuss ways to stay connected to spiritual health in a time of restrictions and virtual services.
For more information on the topic of spiritual health, you can read Dr. Koenig’s recently published article “Maintaining Health and Well‐Being by Putting Faith into Action During the COVID‐19 Pandemic”
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How does our spiritual health positively impact our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing?
Dr. Harold Koenig is a professor of psychiatry with Duke University. He joins CKDM News Director Matt Hamel for an informative discussion about how spirituality and religious faith can be apart of an overall sense of health and wellness.
For more information on the topic of spiritual health, you can read Dr. Koenig’s recently published article “Maintaining Health and Well‐Being by Putting Faith into Action During the COVID‐19 Pandemic”.
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