For Families:
New Resource for Youth! Our mouth is the link to our entire bodies and overall health. How well
we clean our teeth, what we choose to eat and drink, and our personal habits
all have a major impact on our oral health. It is important for youth to know
that tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity can have an impact on their
oral health as well. To learn how these aspects of our lifestyle can affect the
teeth and tissues of our mouth, check out “Healthy Mouth: 101” at www.healthunit.org/health-information/oral-health/youth/
Did you know? Triple
P Parenting has an ONLINE program for parents of toddlers through tweens.
Get parenting strategies in your PJs! Learn WHEN you want, WHERE you want!
Here’s what one parent says https://youtu.be/Gkz-YYNqH-Y . To sign up at no cost, call 1-800-660-5853 or emailtriplep@healthunit.org. What will your happier home look like?
Let’s talk about your social support system: Did you know who you spend time with can support your health?
Healthy relationships and the opportunity to share in community life is a social determinant of health. In Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, 71% of people report having a strong sense of community. Who do you enjoy time with or turn to for help? Family,
friend, neighbour, co-worker, fellow parishioner, community service
provider? For more information on
social support systems, visit www.healthunit.org or
call 1-800-660-5853.
Lyme Disease is Preventable. Ticks that may carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are now
found throughout our region. As temperatures rise above 4°C ticks become active
and begin to look for a blood meal. While not all ticks carry the
bacteria, if an infected tick bites you and remains attached for over 24 hours
you may be at an increased risk of getting Lyme disease. Lyme disease is
preventable. Always do a tick check when you return from the outdoors and
remove ticks promptly. For more information visit www.healthunit.org
