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STIs/HIV
ca Prevention There are many effective ways to protect yourself from getting an STI: Use condoms, such as internal/external or dental dams during vaginal, anal or oral sex Check if you are up to date with the immunizations that can protect you from certain STIs (Hepatitis A, B and HPV)
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Injury Prevention
Although injuries are often perceived as "accidents" they are NOT acts of fate. 95% of all injuries are both predictable and preventable What is an Injury? An injury can be unintentional or intentional. Examples of an unintentional injury would be someone hurt from a fall or burn or in a…
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Alcohol Liability & Youth
Spotlight on Alcohol Liability & Youth: What Parents Need to Know!Parents need to be aware that they have a big responsibility not only to their own children, but to other children if they’re thinking about providing alcohol and/or not supervising parties. A person who holds parties for minors…
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Falls Across the Lifespan
Did you Know? Falling is not a normal part of aging Most falls are due to health or lifestyle factors Falls can cause injury and reduce mobility and independence Most falls are predictable and preventable Nine Steps to Prevent a fall: Be active Manage your medicines Manage your health…
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Cannabis
What is cannabis? You might know cannabis better by the names: marijuana, weed, reefer, blunt, joint, Mary Jane, or hash. Cannabis is a greenish-brownish substance that’s made by drying the flowering, fruiting tops of the plant Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis contains more than 61 chemicals, called…
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Opioids
What are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescriptions such as oxycodone, codeine, and morphine, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin and fentanyl. There is a growing public health emergency regarding drug overdoses. Overdoses are increasingly linked with fentanyl, a…
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Reduce your risk
How do I reduce my risk of opioid poisonings? 1. Understand that illegal drugs can be contaminated with dangerous substances (i.e. fentanyl) that can be deadly. You may not be able to taste, smell or see it. Even very small amounts can cause an overdose. 2. If you are trying a stronger opioid,…
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Information for parents
Many teens will experiment with drugs for many reasons. It is important to note that this is not a reflection of you or your parenting. Taking steps to ensure your child’s safety is important. Stay informed about drugs, and talk to your teen – open communication can make a big difference in…
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Nicotine Pouches and Youth
What are Nicotine Pouches? Nicotine pouches are small pouches that are placed between the cheek and gum and slowly release nicotine. They were authorized to help adults quit smoking and should not be used recreationally, by nonsmokers or by people under the age of 18. The pouches have become…
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Healthy Built Environment
A built environment is anything in our physical environment that is human-created. It includes obvious things like buildings, parks and neighbourhoods, but it also refers to land use patterns and transportation systems. The built environment around us has a direct impact on our health. When…