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Wave: Summer 2009

Summer 2009
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In This Month's Issue

Red Alert!

Skin cancer rates among young people have risen significantly over the last 20 years. But there are ways to enjoy the summer sun and reduce your risk of developing this potentially fatal disease, says one of Manitoba's leading cancer experts.

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Meeting the Challenge
A letter from the Winnipeg Health Region.

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Sweet Dreams
Sleep centre offers a cure for restless nights.

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Dangerous Ground
A cottage country tale of caution.

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Barbecued Food
Can something so good be so bad?

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What Wellness Means To Me
Irena Farova seeks balance through running.

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Clotbusters
Paramedics use new tools to save lives.

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Fight the Bite
Guarding against mosquitoes can protect you from West Nile virus.

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Are You at Risk?
New website aims to help Manitobans learn more about diabetes.

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Cycle Safely
How to make sure your child knows the rules of the road.

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Take it Outside
Summertime activities for you and your kids.

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Picnic Perfect
Tips on avoiding food-borne illness.

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Beautiful Blueberries
Looking for a tasty dose of Vitamin C and fibre? Try a Manitoba blueberry.

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Health Information Online
Learn about the Cochrane Collaboration Library.

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Healthy Reading
These titles have been recommended from thousands of books available at local bookstores.

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Bulletin Board
The following is a sampling of some of the workshops and seminars available at the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital.

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Wave is published six times a year by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in cooperation with the Winnipeg Free Press. It is available at newsstands, hospitals and clinics throughout Winnipeg, as well as McNally Robinson Books.

 

 





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