November 3rd, 2016

In my last newsletter I was talking about the beautiful colours of the trees this fall!

Well, now we’re all raking those leaves into piles and our hands are covered in blisters!

Have you ever wondered how and why the leaves change? Here is the science behind the beauty of the leaves and the ultimate work they cause. http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html

Remembrance Day https://www.ontario.ca/page/remembrance-day

November 11 is Remembrance Day. On this day, we pay tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

How to participate In addition to attending a ceremony near you or watching the Queen’s Park live stream, you can:

observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11 wherever you are share your thanks online by using #remembranceday

Why we remember We pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who have served and continue to serve our country

during times of war, conflict and peace. Learn more

Words of remembrance Poems that are often read aloud at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country:

In Flanders Fields Pledge of Remembrance

Is everyone in your workplace respectful of their coworkers?

Do they truly value each other? Does everyone in your workplace reward and recognize each other as contributing members of the organization? If not, you may need to look at how you treat, recognize and reward each other…here is a funny “youtube” video that offers a possible solution, the Snap Jar, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXcqKW_NB-4 A Snap Jar is a way to anonymously share praise or compliments about your co-workers to promote genuine reward and recognition. It could be something very small or something very big that a co-worker has accomplished, achieved or even how someone has made your day. For example,

“You have such a positive attitude”

“I admire the way you…”

“I appreciate how helpful you were when you…”

“Great job on your latest workshop/campaign/strategy When you are ready to look seriously at this risk factor (recognition and reward) from the CSA Standard Z-1003-13 for Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces, take a look here for information on assessing how well your organization is doing in this area and ways to improve! http://www.guardingmindsatwork.ca/info/risk_factors

“Early detection of breast cancer through mammogram screenings means there’s a better chance of treating

it successfully,” says Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Imaging Lead for the South West Regional Cancer Program. “That’s why we are inviting eligible women to start screening sooner rather than later.” In London, there are four Ontario Breast Screening (OBSP) sites that offer women the convenience of booking an appointment close to home:

Breast Care Program, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 268 Grosvenor St.

London X-Ray Associates, 595 Bradley Avenue

London X-Ray Associates, 450 Central Avenue

MyHealth Centre, 279 Wharncliffe Road

Why should you ‘Just Book It’ today?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Ontario women with one in eight women expected to be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.

The average mammogram screening takes five minutes to book.

Breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates when compared to other cancers.

Mammograms are still one of the best and most reliable ways to detect breast cancer early on.

The OBSP offers important benefits for women, including appropriate and timely follow-up of abnormal findings and ongoing quality monitoring and management.

To book a mammogram, call 1-800-668-9304. More information can be found at www.cancercare.on.ca/justbookit.

Have you ever thought of making breast screening a workplace wellness activity? Contact Deb Berkmortel, MRT (R) CBI dberkmortel@lxa.on.ca

(519-672-5270 ext. 1120) to explore the possibilities of London X-Ray Associates working with

your organization to arrange an evening or weekend wellness and/or education event or your

organization!

Consider this…When people are financially invested,

they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute. Simon Sinek

Do you have aging parents or are an older adult yourself?

November is fall prevention month! Falling can be a life changing event, but the good news is, most falls are predictable and preventable. Making sure your home is safe is one of many ways to prevent a fall. Here are some simple tips to improve home safety:

Use night lights to light up the home. This can be handy, especially at night if you need to use the washroom.

Raised toilet seats may be helpful if the toilet is too low.

Double side tape rugs down to avoid corners from lifting and causing someone to trip.

Eliminate clutter and place items on a shelf – the less stuff on the floor, the less likely to trip over something.

Hide cords by running them behind furniture. Use extension cords to help with this.

Instead of using a stool to reach for items in the cupboards, move items to a lower shelf. Add hooks on the wall to hang pots and pans that are used frequently. Use a sturdy step ladder.

Mark outdoor steps with contrasting tape to increase awareness of changes in height.

Add an outdoor grab bar next to the door.

For more tips view the Home Safety Guide at https://www.healthunit.com/environment-and-fall-prevention

For more information, resources and tools on healthy aging and falls, please visit our website at https://www.healthunit.com/healthy-aging or contact Tarryn Azevedo by phone 519-663-5317 ext. 2697 or email tarryn.azevedo@mlhu.on.ca

Easy Yoga Poses For People Who Sit All Day

Ally Hickson

Are you sitting down? Okay, take a minute to assess: Are you slouching in your seat? Are your shoulders tight? Are you stressed out while racing to meet deadlines before the holidays? Here's a tip: Try some yoga at your desk. We know, we know — jumping into downward-facing dog in the middle of the office sounds a little bit ridiculous. But you don't have to go full-on vinyasa to get some serious benefits. Read and experience more … http://www.refinery29.uk/2015/11/124233/at-work-yoga-stretches#slide

Mindfulness and Self-Knowledge

From: London, M. (2014). The power of feedback. New York: Routledge Publishers

"When it comes to knowing yourself, you are likely to have some blind spots. We all

do. Unfortunately, not seeing ourselves accurately can have negative consequences. We may

over-estimate our performance and then are surprised when we are passed over for

promotion. Even when the outcomes are not as consequential, we miss opportunities to change

http://www.refinery29.uk/

our behavior. Underestimating our performance can also be detrimental. We may have done

well in others' eyes, but having a low image of our performance can cause us unnecessary

stress and may make us take actions that preclude opportunities that could have been open to

us.

Fortunately, there is a way we can improve our self-knowledge. This is called 'mindfulness' -

paying attention to our current experiences without evaluating them. Being mindful without

evaluating ourselves has two advantages: it gives us more and higher-quality information about

ourselves and it overcomes our natural tendency to protect our ego (p. 38-39)."

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CENTER

www.leadershipcenter.osu.edu

Culture - More Than a Word

“Culture is one of the most misunderstood components of business.”…

“The simple fact of the matter is that culture starts at the top” …

“So make no mistake about it, you already have the foundation of what your culture will be.

It’s YOU.” …

“There are two things that people often equate with culture, and it is critically important to understand

the difference:

1. Do not confuse culture with morale

2. Do not confuse culture with the workplace environment

Culture is NOT:

Karaoke nights Holiday bonuses Bean bag chairs Catered lunches The gourmet coffee bar Gift exchanges Ergonomic chairs Standing desks Contests, etc.”

To find out what culture actually is and how YOU can change the culture in your workplace…read this article Culture - More Than a Word by Matt Emerson at the Huffington Post … http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-emerson/culture-more-than-a-word_b_9929654.html

Try this… Powerful Leadership Invitations (?)

Think about it… Would you rather be invited to an event, or be demanded to attend? If you want to go to the event, doesn’t the demand change that at least a little bit, (and maybe a lot)? And even if you don’t want to attend the event, doesn’t the invitation feel good and perhaps in a positive way change your feelings about those who invited you? Everyone likes to be invited to things. And we invite people when we want them involved, when we value their participation, don’t we? Invitations are a powerful thing.” Think about this… “What if I invited people to . . . . . . Change their behavior? . . . Try a new process or procedure? . . . Join a team? . . . Participate more fully? . . . Make a decision? . . . Share their thoughts and ideas? . . . Expect the best from themselves? . . . Be more confident? . . . Take a risk? . . . Help others on the team? . . . Contribute more fully? Read more here…. http://blog.kevineikenberry.com/leadership-supervisory-skills/powerful-leadership-invitations/

www.workplacestratregiesformentalhealth.com

On October 25th at the Better Workplace Conference in Vancouver, Mary Ann Baynton

and the Centre launched their new resource, Building Stronger Teams: Supporting Effective Team Leaders.

The book is a resource designed to help: Team leaders develop self-awareness and good communication skills. Develop a team’s ability to problem solve, be objective and work well together.

Building Stronger Teams: Supporting Effective Team Leaders is available online for free download, in English and French, on the Centre’s website.

Middlesex-London Health Unit invites you to a free community screening …

“MILK – Born into this World”

Through an intimate and artistic lens, MILK brings a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals and poignant voices from around the globe. Inspiring, informative, provocative and sensitive, MILK celebrates bringing a new life into this world with a strong call to action and reflection. Panel discussion to follow with director Noemi Weis. www.milkhood.com

When: Tuesday November 29th, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (light refreshments at 5 p.m.)

Where: Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library, 251 Dundas Street, London (2 hour validated parking available)

To Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-screening-of-milk-tickets-27094495365

For more information, contact Laura Dueck at laura.dueck@mlhu.on.ca or 519-663-5317 ext. 2266.

Health and Safety Report Volume 14, Issue 10

Getting to Know Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Speaking of Toolbox Talks

New Engineering Controls Database From NIOSH

Podcast: Health and Safety Solutions for the Aging Workforce

Getting your OSH Answers Just Got Easier

See more at http://ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/current.html

Administrative Assistants Conference An administrative assistant has a large portfolio of responsibilities that grows whenever middle management is

downsized. This advanced workshop will provide you with skills needed to enhance your expertise and help you

tackle some of the more senior responsibilities that may be required of you. London: December 12-13, 2016 Day One - December 12: $499.00

Day Two - December 13: $499.00 Full Conference - December 12-13, 2016: $799.00 (plus applicable taxes)

Call today: 1-866-471-8555 or see more details here…

http://www.ctrcanada.com/workshop.php?id=65&wid=1237

Mindful Monday: Are you addicted to being busy?

We live in a funny world. It seems everywhere you go people are telling each other how busy and stressed out they are. When you see someone they ask, “How’s it going?...Are you keeping busy?” We wear it like a badge of honour. http://www.dianeyeo.com/blog/2016/10/23/mindful-monday-

are-you-addicted-to-being-busy

We are pleased to share with you our new EatRight Ontario video starring

Dr. Mike Evans!

Watch the video to help you better understand the EatRight Ontario service

and how we help our clients - both consumers and health professionals,

like yourselves.

Please share with your clients, family and friends!

You may download this video to use with your clients at events, classes,

workshop and in waiting rooms. You may also post it on your website and

on social media. If you require any assistance, call 1-877-510-5102 or send

an email.

Zika Virus Update October 31st

, 2017

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit recently identified Aedes aegypti species in the Windsor-Essex area. Aedes aegypti is the species responsible for the majority of human cases of Zika virus infections in the Caribbean, South America and Florida. There were three confirmed Aedes aegypti larvae found and all tested negative for Zika virus. Aedes albopictus, a mosquito species that is also capable of transmitting Zika, had been identified in the area earlier this summer.

These two species are not cold tolerant, and therefore not expected to survive the cold winter temperatures in Canada. There have been no locally-acquired Zika virus infections in Canada and the overall risk of local transmission remains extremely low. The MLHU operates a comprehensive mosquito surveillance program and has not found any of the species that can transmit Zika virus in Middlesex-London. The MLHU will continue to monitor for the presence of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti in Middlesex-London and ensure that our health care providers stay informed about vector borne diseases and the local mosquito surveillance program.

The list of countries with locally-acquired Zika virus infections is available here: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/disease-maladie/zika-virus/risks-countries-pays-risques-eng.php

The Public Health Agency of Canada and Centers for Disease Control do not recommend routine testing of asymptomatic people with the exception of pregnant women with potential exposure to Zika virus. For more information please refer to http://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/ServicesAndTools/LaboratoryServices/Pages/Zika-Virus.aspx

Please visit www.healthunit.com for more information about Zika virus infection.

To help you prepare you wellness messages for December…

The Lung Association's Christmas Seal Campaign

World AIDS Day December 1*

International Day of Disabled Persons December 3*

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women In Canada Dec 6th

Human Rights Day December 10*

MLHU HOT topics for this week! www.healthunit.com

Are you sick of being sick this time of year? Find four simple steps you should take to prevent the flu.

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Having TROUBLE communicating with your TEEN? Join our discussion groups for parents of teens.

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Enter the Let’s Grow Contest! Learn about babies (1-3 months old) and take the online quiz by Nov. 30.

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Clinics www.healthunit.com

Infant Growth/Development and Breastfeeding Drop-ins • Argyle Family Centre

Today from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at 1990 Royal Crescent, London, ON N5V 1N8

Infant Growth/Development and Breastfeeding Drop-ins • Argyle Family Centre - Breastfeeding

Peer Support Group

Today from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at 1990 Royal Crescent, London, ON N5V 1N8

Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic • STI Clinic

Tomorrow from 8:30 am - 10:30 am at 50 King Street, London, ON N6A 5L7

Complete List of Clinics

FYI

Next week (November 7th – 11th) I will be out of the office on vacation (yeah for

vacation!) so if you need anything and it can wait, send me a message and I’ll

get back to you when I return!

If you need more immediate assistance send a message to

joanne.quigley@mlhu.n.ca (my Administrative Assistant) and she will either

respond to you if she can help or she will send your message on to the person

who is best suited to assist you!