Nov / Dec 2009
In This Month's Issue
Striking a Balance
Despite divergent career paths - he's a professional hockey coach, she's a physiotherapist with a passion for wellness - Scott and Lia Arniel have achieved a healthy equilibrium between life at work and at home.
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Get the Shot, Not the Flu A letter from the Winnipeg Health Region .Full story
Seven Oaks Posts ED Wait Times Pilot project aims to improve
patient communication.Full story
Shovel Snow Safely If you have lived through a Winnipeg winter, chances are that you are well acquainted with your snow shovel.Full story
Watch Your Step Falls the No. 1 reason for injury hospitalizations among older adults.Full story
Hey, That Didn't Hurt a Bit! Winnipeggers line up for flu shots as immunization campaign kicks into high gear.Full story Photo Gallery
In the Pink Two years ago, Barbara Ruhlen was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, she is feeling better than ever, and her disease is in remission.Full story
Commitment to Quality Dr. Gerarda Cronin uses lessons from business school to help the Winnipeg Health Region deliver better hospital care.Full story
Winterize Yourself Your guide to a happy, healthy winter.Full story
Sub Zero Tolerance Learn how to protect yourself from cold weather-related injuries.Full story
Perfect Presents A guide to active gift giving for the holidays.Full story
Magnificent Mandarins Every year about this time, local grocers begin to stock one of nature's treasures: the mandarin orange.Full story
Eat, Drink and be Healthy 8 ways to enjoy the holidays with food, friends and family.Full story
Newsline A brief roundup of health and wellness news stories online. Full story
Healthy Reading These titles have been recommended from thousands of books available at local bookstores.Full story
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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.
