December 12, 2019
Holidays can be filled with joy and celebration, however, they can also bring sadness, grief, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and loneliness. The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone with mental illness, substance use…
Thunder Bay News
December 05, 2019
Biofeedback device that monitors your breathing and plays sounds reminiscent of ocean waves when you relax. Great for anxiety and stress.
Available on iPhone only.
November 28, 2019
Canada, join us for the 7th annual GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019!
GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The “Opening day of the giving season,”…
November 21, 2019
Fall Prevention Month is a November campaign that aims to raise awareness about falls and ways to prevent them. Together we can raise the profile of fall prevention and help everyone see their role in keeping adults safe…
November 07, 2019
It’s that time of year again: sandals are being put away; jackets are out; leaves are falling; temperatures are dropping; and before we know it, flu season will be upon us! Your best defence against the flu is to get the…
October 23, 2019
From October 21 to 27, NorWest Community Health Centres will celebrate our work with local partners to build a healthier, more connected community in Thunder Bay, Longlac and Armstrong. To learn more about our programs…
October 21, 2019
With the upcoming federal election on October 21, it is a great opportunity to think about civic engagement. Although we think about civic engagement more during election times, it involves much more than just voting.…
September 26, 2019
Developmental Trauma and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Training Event will be held Thursday, October 10, 2019 starting at 8am and concluding at 4:30pm. The training will cover topics such as how to heal and prevent…
September 23, 2019
By Naomi Giuliano, Health Promoter at NorWest CHCs
Language shapes the way we view the world. In particular, language is a powerful tool in influencing how society and culture thinks about and views disabilities.…
