Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
Not every pain needs a pill
How we wish there were better ways to treat pain. But scientists are struggling to find them. The very nature of pain remains elusive...
New strategy aims to address substance use
submitted by EOHU
Local community partners and people with lived substance use experience have come together to address issues related to substance use in Cornwall,...
MyChart connects patients to their health story
submitted by Jane Adams
Terry MacLellan and his family have lived in Barrhaven for 13 years, but they still think of Winchester District Memorial Hospital...
Periods – What’s Normal?
submitted by Andrea Empey
Like so many other teenage girls, I had no idea what to expect with my first period. I also did what...
The Importance of Spiritual Care
submitted by Jane Adams
Spiritual care is an important part of the support provided to each of our residents at Dundas Manor. Our Pastoral Care...
Cardiac symptoms for some women to watch for
submitted by Louise Arsenault
I was compelled to write about my own experience after hearing the news about the lady from Cape Breton, NS a few...
Studying the best COVID-19 treatment plan for immunocompromised patients
Patients are now being recruited for a new clinical trial at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) focusing on COVID-19 treatment for patients who are...
EOHU Reminds People Who Use Drugs Not to Use Alone
While the holidays are a time of happiness and family gatherings for many, they are also a time of the year when drug use...
Reflections on the Canadian Community Mental Health Report
A new report has been launched on behalf of community-based mental health organizations from across the country. The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)...