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Tariq Abdulhadi
Nov 231 min read
Tips for Living with Arthritis
We were delighted to welcome our friends from Arthritis Society Canada to Woolwich Community Health Centre for an engaging workshop,...
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btrueman
Oct 283 min read
Halloween Candy: To eat, or not to eat!
Help your child have a healthy relationship with food by letting them manage their Halloween candy!
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Tariq Abdulhadi
May 221 min read
The Importance of Cancer Screening
We recently had the privilege of welcoming the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program, with Dr. Neil Naik, the regional primary care...
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wchccommunity
Dec 7, 20231 min read
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? -Dr. Laura Brown
The Woolwich Community Health Centre recently hosted an informative and engaging in-person workshop featuring renowned expert Dr. Laura...
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Paula Ballak
Sep 14, 20235 min read
Using Vinegar safely
It’s hard to think of a natural substance that serves so many everyday purposes as vinegar—from cleaning to lawn care. However, it's...
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wchccommunity
May 15, 20231 min read
Cooking Together - Research Project at the University of Waterloo
Do you like to bake or cook? If you are a youth (14-19) or an older adult living with memory loss, the researchers at the University of...
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wchccommunity
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Diabetes Management 101
This session is facilitated by our very own nurse practitioner and diabetes educator, Donna Ferguson. She focused on the daily balance of...
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wchccommunity
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Internet Usage Research Study
Mary Hynes, a grad student at the University of Toronto, is surveying how older adults use the Internet for health information and how...
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wchccommunity
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Winter Blues & Depression - Episode #3
Join us for the third episode of the Winter Blues & Depression series, as Penny talks about some important cognitive behaviour therapy...
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wchccommunity
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Say "No!" to the Flu this Holiday Season
As the winter holidays are fast approaching, local hospitals are reporting more respiratory related cases. Protect yourself so that your...
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wchccommunity
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Bone Study at the University of Waterloo
Are you aged 50 or older and have been told you have low bone mineral density, osteopenia, or osteoporosis? You may be eligible to...
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wchccommunity
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Sleep Series (Part 1 & 2) - Penny Bedford
Having trouble catching some Zs? This two-part series by Penny Bedford will help! She will talk about the importance of sleep and how to...
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wchccommunity
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Climate Change and our Health & Wellbeing
This week is Community Health & Wellbeing Week. What is it all about? It is a week long annual event by the Alliance for Healthier...
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Paula Ballak
Jun 25, 20222 min read
Listen to the Crickets!
We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know that the number of cricket chirps reports the temperature? It’s true! We explain...
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larissawills
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Growing Your Own Sprouts!
Guest post by Christina Wood, Dietetic Intern at WCHC (Master of Applied Nutrition Student from University of Guelph) Did you know that...
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Heidi Wagner
May 28, 20202 min read
Careful use of chemicals
In the past three months we have been hearing a lot about the importance and proper wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). This...
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Drew Ballak
May 27, 20201 min read
Oh the places you can go... part 2!
While quarantine continues, we keep pressing on. But, since we are all trapped at home, why not have some fun? You've already visited...
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Drew Ballak
Apr 28, 20201 min read
Oobleck Experiment
Hello everyone! Looking for a fun experiment to try at home? Check this one out! Oobleck is neither a solid or a liquid. By definition it...
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Drew Ballak
Apr 27, 20201 min read
A Simple and Easy Experiment Demonstrating the Importance of Proper Hand Washing!
Here are two youtube videos that show the importance of hand washing. The first video shows a very simple experiment involving water,...
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