MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE IN SEASON.
16 May 2025
Getting them in season provides more nutrition—and flavour!
CHOOSE WHOLE GRAIN CARBOHYDRATES RATHER THAN REFINED GRAINS.
15 May 2025
Whole grain bread. Brown rice. Wild rice. Steel cut oats. Brown pasta. Quinoa.
MAKE BLOOD FLOW PART OF YOUR FOOT INSPECTION.
14 May 2025
Try the Capillary refill Test. Apply pressure to your toe nail and see how long it takes for normal colour to return. Follow up with your health provider.
COMMIT TO YOUR EYE HEALTH.
13 May 2025
Protect your vision with proper nutrition, reduced screen time, and wearing sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays.
THE GLORIOUS FOWER MOON
12 May 2025
This “Grandmother Moon” is nicknamed the budding and seed moon—and she represents emergence of buds and new growth and a time for planting seeds and nurturing new life.
TAKING CARE OF OUR FEET IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS TAKING CARE OF OUR HEARTS
12 May 2025
Those living with T2 diabetes, get regular foot screenings and have a foot care nurse to trim your toenails to avoid cuts.
SPRING SHOWERS ARE HERE.
9 May 2025
Make the most of the rainy days. Check out these rainy day activities.
WILD GAME IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF LEAN PROTEIN, IRON AND ZINC
8 May 2025
It contains more “healthy fats” than domesticated meats and is a great healthy option.
SMART SOCKS
7 May 2025
Wear clean socks every day Keep your feet warm by wearing socks in shoes and slippers, avoid heating pads and hot water on feet Keep your feet dry, choosing socks with mostly cotton or a moisture wicking material Wear socks …
MAY IS HEALTHY MONTH
6 May 2025
Make your vision a priority—enjoy a balanced diet, exercise and visits to your eye care professional.
Red Dress Day 2025
5 May 2025
Red Dress Day 2025, held every May 5th, is a National Day of remembrance and activism honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+). It began with the REDress Project, created by Métis artist …
Those living with T2 diabetes, get your diabetic retinopathy screening annually.
5 May 2025
TAKING CARE OF OUR EYES IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS TAKING CARE OF OUR HEARTS.