Environmental Public Health Week, this year January 18 to 24, recognizes the hard work of Environmental Public Health professionals across Canada, and the importance of Environmental Public Health programs to maintain our health and well being.

Marked annually, Environmental Public Health week was established in 2003 by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). The CIPHI is the national body that manages the certification of Public Health Inspectors and is the only national association that represents Environmental Public Health professionals in Canada.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada is a registered charitable organization dedicated to helping people improve their health.

Peri- menopause snuck up on me at the age of 43—I remember the time like it was yesterday, even though it is more than 10 years ago.

I was unaware of the changes in hormones that it brought and how the delicate balance of estrogen and progesterone is the factor to which we are either healthy or dis-eased. Because of this lack of knowledge I spent the next 5 years in unnecessary pain and discomfort and missed many important events in my family’s lives.

Does your child have tooth pain or dental decay? Do you find it difficult to pay for your child’s dental treatment? If so, you’re not alone. Oral health is a very important part of our overall health and well being. However, receiving proper oral care can be expensive, especially for families without dental coverage.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit offers the Children In Need of Treatment (CINOT) program. This program pays for dental care for children with urgent needs, if the child’s family does not have any dental coverage and is unable to cover the cost of treatment.