GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES AND PREGNANCY FOLLOW-UPS IN LIMOGES

July 3, 2019 – The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) in Limoges is pleased to announce its new partnership with Dr. Milena Garofalo, obstetrician-gynecologist from the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH).

Starting July 15, 2019, Dr. Garofalo will provide services once a month at the CSCE in Limoges (601 Limoges Road, Unit 201).

For gynecological services, referrals are accepted for general benign gynecology including:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, endometriosis, dyspareunia
• PCOS
• Pelvic/adnexal mass
• Contraception counselling, IUD insertion/removal
• Menopause
• Vulvar or vaginal complaints (dermatoses, recurrent infections)
• Urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse

In addition, please note that Dr. Garofalo has completed specialized training in Family Planning (including complex contraception cases) as well as in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

Pregnancy follow-ups

For obstetrics, women can be followed at the Limoges CSCE up to 28 to 30 weeks’ gestation, then will be referred to the group at the HGH. The patient needs to be willing to be transferred and ultimately deliver at the HGH.

Both medical and self-referrals will be accepted. Women interested in receiving these services are invited to call 613-557-2210. Medical referrals can be sent via fax to 613-557-2084.

Information:
Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie – Limoges
Telephone: 613-557-2210 | Fax: 613-557-2084

Last Sunday, June 23rd, 2019, was the first Bike Rodeo in Crysler, organized by the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) and the Crysler Citizens Committee (CCC).

Around fifteen participants between the ages of 4 to 12 years old first attended a fun and free basic training on bike safety. As the weather was good, they were able to decorate their bikes and enjoy a great bike ride on the Crysler bike path.

Thank you to our partners for their valuable contribution to the success of this activity:

• Crysler Citizens Committee (CCC) for the volunteer help and donation of the bike decorations.
• VéloXpress for providing a free training on the importance of helmet use and bike inspection, and the donation of bicycle bells.
• Fromagerie St-Albert for having offered a snack (cheese curds) to the participants.
• Crysler Community Center for door prizes.

April 29, 2019 – The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) in Embrun is pleased to announce its new partnership with Dr. Nicolas A. Bégin, gynecologist/obstetrician from the Montfort Hospital, who will provide pregnancy follow-up services at the CSCE in Embrun.

Starting May 27, 2019, Dr. Bégin will provide pregnancy follow-up services every Monday at the CSCE in Embrun (649 Notre-Dame Street).

Pregnant women interested in receiving these services are invited to call the following number: 613-443-3888.

Both medical and self-referrals will be accepted.

Information:
Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie, Embrun
613 443-3888

Dietitians are key in helping Canadians Unlock the Potential of Food this Nutrition Month

March is Nutrition Month and this year builds on the 2018 campaign that saw dietitians help Canadians Unlock the Potential of Food, highlighting how food can not only nourish you, but also fuel active lives, inspire children, help to heal, prevent chronic diseases – and most importantly – bring people together. For 2019, Nutrition Month will put the focus on the important role dietitians play when it comes to food and nutrition.

“Food is nourishment, but it is so much more,” says Adrianna Smallwood, dietitian and Nutrition Month spokesperson based in Newfoundland. “As a dietitian, I help guide my patients and clients as they navigate a life-long journey with food; from childhood through adulthood when they are healthy and when they are ill. Food has the potential to enhance lives and improve health, and as dietitians, our goal is to help you unlock that potential.”

 

Canadians have a passionate, personal relationship with food – as do dietitians

Playing a key role in supporting the health of Canadians, dietitians collaborate with other healthcare professionals, undertake scientific research, drive innovation, inform public policy and work with patients and communities. Like all regulated health professionals, dietitians undergo comprehensive and rigorous training, both on the job and in universities.

“As dietitians, we want to help Canadians understand the diversity of what a dietitian can offer, and the role we can play in your life,” says Whitney Hussain, dietitian and Nutrition Month spokesperson based in British Columbia. “Some dietitians support critically ill patients while others support families to overcome barriers to eating together. There are dietitians working in many different roles and places and during Nutrition Month, we will share how we can help you unlock the potential of food – no matter what challenges you may be facing.”

The 2019 Nutrition Month campaign will explore five topics that help Unlock the Potential of Food: 

1. Potential to fuel: Stay energized by planning nutritious snacks into your day
2. Potential to discover: Foster healthy eating habits in children by teaching them to shop and cook
3. Potential to prevent: Understand how food can help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease
4. Potential to heal: Learn how food can promote healing and how dietitians work with health care teams to make a difference
5. Potential to bring us together: Enjoy the benefits of bringing families and friends together with food

Throughout March, dietitians in communities and workplaces across the country will be talking about the potential of food to enhance lives and improve health to support Nutrition Month 2019.  Healthy living tips, nutritious (and delicious) recipes and helpful links are available at NutritionMonth2019.ca.

Source: Dietitians of Canada

Nutrition at the CSCE

December 13th, 2018 – The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie’s (CSCE) 2019 winter schedule is now available on our web calendar. The calendar features a handy search tool which enables you to find groups, events and community activities offered in all CSCE locations (Alexandria, Bourget, Cornwall, Crysler, Embrun and Limoges) by conducting a keyword search, a search by location or by category.

Register today!

Fall groups and activities include exercise groups, nutrition workshops, therapeutic groups like anxiety management and many more.

To see our new web calendar, visit us at www.cscestrie.on.ca and select the “CALENDAR” tab from the main menu. You can also view the calendar directly by clicking on this link:

https://www.cscestrie.on.ca/en/events/

Once you have completed your search, just click on the title of the event that interests you to obtain more information about the event.

Please note that events and groups offered solely in French will not appear in the English version of the calendar.

The Embrun Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie has moved into more accessible premises!

Since November 19, 2018, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) professionals are proud to welcome the public to a new address in Embrun:

649 Notre-Dame Street
Embrun (ON)
K0A 1W1

Our phone and fax numbers remain the same:

Telephone: 613-443-3888
Fax: 613-443-9519
Email: info@cscestrie.on.ca

An improved accessibility

This move will increase our visibility and accessibility within the community of Embrun. Furthermore, the offices are all located on one level, which will facilitate discussions among professionals. Also, the location of our new premises will allow access to more parking.

Every One Matters.

Official Language Minority Communities in Ontario:
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Francophone Patients and their Nursing Care Providers

You are invited to participate in an interview for a study regarding the experience of registered nurses, nursing students and Francophone patients with respect to the services and health care provided to French-speaking official language minority communities in Ontario. We are looking for French-speaking patients who have sought health care in Ontario.

We want to speak to Francophone or bilingual residents of Ontario who would prefer to receive French language health care services in Ontario. Participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Your participation will consist of taking part in an interview, expected to be about one (1) hour in length. The interview may take place in person, over the phone, or by teleconference. The interview may be held in French or in English, whichever you prefer.

The interview will be guided by a list of questions and discussion items. You may skip any question that you do not want to answer. Participation in this study is strictly voluntary. This study will allow for greater understanding of the realities of health care provision to French-speaking minority patient populations in Ontario, looking at the perspectives of registered nurses, nursing students, and Francophone patients.

This project has received Research Ethics Board (REB) approval from the University of Ottawa. If you have any questions or require more information about the study, please do not hesitate to contact the primary investigator, Mwali Muray (mmura090@uottawa.ca), or her research supervisor, Dr. Julie Chartrand (julie.chartrand@uottawa.ca) and Dr. Amélie Perron (amelie.perron@uottawa.ca).

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

In advance of this year’s Community Health and Wellbeing Week (CHWW) which will take place from October 22^nd to October 28^th, 2018, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (SVCHC), Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) and St-Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) held a mayoral debate on Wednesday October 3^rd 2018 at St-Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre for Cornwall’s upcoming municipal election. The debate, attended by all four mayoral candidates, focused on health, wellness and community vitality. Moderated by Hugo Rodrigues in both official languages, approximately 60 community members attended the debate which was also broadcasted live on Facebook.

 The health and wellness of the community: a priority!

All mayoral candidates recognized the importance of a debate which focused on the health and wellness of the community. Some of the topics addressed included access to affordable housing, building partnerships, priorities for older adults and community vitality. Questions and comments from the community members focused on how to support individuals with lower incomes, housing concerns, pedestrian infrastructure, balancing fiscal responsibilities and concerns about feral cats.

“It is important to hear from our candidates on their priorities for the health and wellness of our community”, stated Seaway Valley Community Health Centre’s Executive Director Debbie St.John-de Wit . “Democratic engagement is identified as a key indicator of wellbeing.  We want all of our community members to exercise their rights as citizens, inform themselves on the priorities of the candidates and cast their vote on October 22^nd”.  This debate provides an opportunity to better understand the views of the four candidates.

It is also noteworthy that the municipal debate was well attended by many councillor candidates who were available for discussion after the debate and provided some information on their platforms.

For more information on candidates and voting in Cornwall, visit https://elections.cornwall.ca.

Community Health and Wellbeing Week

The debate aligned itself well with this year’s topic of the Community Health and Wellbeing Week  – Building Healthier Communities Together.  A week of special events held between October 22^nd and October 28^th, 2018 is being coordinated by the Alliance for Healthier Communities, of which CSCE and SVCHC are a member. The Alliance represents a vibrant network of Ontario’s Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres, Community Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics serving diverse communities across the province. Alliance members share commitment to advancing health equity and work together to confront social, economic or environmental barriers that create disadvantages which put many people at risk of poor health.

September 11th, 2018 – The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie’s (CSCE) 2018 fall schedule is now available on our web calendar. The calendar features a handy search tool which enables you to find groups, events and community activities offered in all CSCE locations (Alexandria, Bourget, Cornwall, Crysler, Embrun and Limoges) by conducting a keyword search, a search by location or by category.

Register today!

Fall groups and activities include exercise groups, nutrition workshops, therapeutic groups like anxiety management, mindfulness meditation, and many more.

To see our new web calendar, visit us at www.cscestrie.on.ca and select the “CALENDAR” tab from the main menu. You can also view the calendar directly by clicking on this link:

https://www.cscestrie.on.ca/en/events/

Once you have completed your search, just click on the title of the event that interests you to obtain more information about the event.

Please note that events and groups offered solely in French will not appear in the English version of the calendar.

On Saturday, July 14, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hosted their 15th Annual Golf Tournament at the Heritage Golf Club in Lancaster. The event raised $115,000, which will be handed over to youth initiatives in Glengarry County, like all money raised over the years.

The Golf Tournament, organized in partnership with the Caisse populaire de la Vallée (event major sponsor), Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), Centre culturel Les trois p’tits points, Équipe psycho-sociale and the Richelieu Club of Alexandria, brought together over 135 golfers.

A 15th edition of Golf Tournament focusing on youth mental health

With the support of several businesses, sponsors, participants, volunteers and a very generous anonymous donation of $100,000, this year’s event raised over $115,000. In respecting the anonymous donor’s request to focus on youth mental health, the following amounts were presented during the evening:

• Équipe psycho-sociale (Glengarry County) – $13,500
• Children’s Treatment Centre (Glengarry County) – $8500
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cornwall & District (Glengarry County) – $4000
• St-Vincent de Paul Society (Alexandria) – $4000
• Tortue Berlue (educational theatre for ages 4-8yrs coming this fall) – $3500

Also receiving are the following organizations, which have been supported over the past years. The amounts raised will allow for financial aid to be sustained yearly until 2021:

• Jumpstart Foundation Alexandria Chapter – $4000 yearly
• North Glengarry Youth Centre (Glengarry Inter-Agency Group) – $4000 yearly
• Centre culturel Les trois p’tits points (Concours de talents de l’Est ontarien) – $4000 yearly
• Richelieu Club’s ART for Joy – $4000 yearly
• Snowsuit Project (Caisse populaire de la Vallée Employees) – $4000 yearly

On behalf of the organizing committee, we wish to extend our sincerest appreciation to all who helped make the tournament another success!

Event in photos

Cheque presentation for $4000 from event major sponsor – Caisse populaire de la Vallée. From left to right: Michel Laviolette (CSCE/Tournament Organizer), Elaine Oetelaar (Caisse populaire de la Vallée), France Brunet (Tournament Organizer) & Derek Durocher (Caisse populaire de la Vallée).
		Cheque presentation for $13,500 to Équipe psycho-sociale (Glengarry County). From left to right: Michel Laviolette, Gina Lacombe (Équipe psycho-sociale) & France Brunet.
Cheque presentation for $8500 to Children’s Treatment Centre (Glengarry County). From left to right: Michel Laviolette, Milton Ellis (Children’s Treatment Centre) & France Brunet.
		PCheque presentation for $4000 to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cornwall & District (Glengarry County). From left to right: Michel Laviolette, representative from ig Brothers, Big Sisters & France Brunet.