The Value of One, The Power of Many
National Volunteer Week: April 18-24, 2021
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. This past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends, neighbours, and strangers, people standing up to systemic racism, and people sharing insights on how to create a more just and equitable society. We recognize the value of the caring and compassion that each one has shown another, and we recognize the power of people, organizations, and sectors working together.
#VolunteersBringChange in many ways so what does the “The Value of One, The Power of Many” mean to you?”
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate, recognize and thank volunteers, and to create awareness for the important work millions do
across Canada!
Thanks to all CSCE volunteers!
Volunteers are key to the success of the CSCE. Their talent and the time and energy they invest in their role as volunteers enrich the work that we do.
We want all our volunteers to have a positive experience at the CSCE. It is important that every volunteer feels valued and has the opportunity to develop skills while contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
We encourage you to apply to become a volunteer!
Click here for more information.
Cornwall, March 16, 2021 – Despite COVID-19, community gardens should open this spring, much to the delight of gardeners, volunteers and partners (waiting for confirmation from Eastern Ontario Health Unit). Of course, infectious disease control and physical distancing measures will be in place.
The importance of community gardens for the community
Ivan Labelle, Community Health Agent with CSCE explained the importance of these gardens to the community. “They may be an essential source of food for some but not necessarily for all,” Labelle said. “Anyone in our community can apply for a garden, we don’t ask about income any other personal questions. What a community garden does offer is an opportunity to access fresh produce, but also offer many other benefits: the fresh air, the sun, the physical labour feed the body and soul. The low-level concentration to weed or plant help refocus the mind and forget about others stressors for a while, which helps with mental health.”
Testimony
“I’m so happy in my community garden! At a time when nothing is normal, gardening is therapeutic. It is beautiful to see how sharing occurs between gardeners. What a pleasure it is to receive garlic scapes, lettuce, kale … and advice from other gardeners! Your organization helps people spread and harvest happiness.” Martine, Cornwall
Some of the rules
“Typically beans, carrots, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce. The reason we don’t allow perennials is that is some plants spread,” said Labelle.
Other rules include keeping workspaces clean and for users to but their tools back where they found them. Labelle said that a few new rules were being encouraged because of the pandemic.
“The COVID-19 has added challenges, so we encourage people this year to bring their own tools, wear personal protection, mask, gloves, disinfect surfaces, wash your hands before and after gardening, observe physical distancing, sign the registry, don’t come in if you have symptoms, only registered members are allowed. No visitors,” he said.
Information
There are waiting lists for both gardens every year (Eco Park or Brookdale), but there is frequently turnover as people move in and out. Contact Ivan Labelle at 613-937-3132 ext. 232 for more information ($15 per plot).
COVID-19 information, COVID-19 vaccine, health care and mental health resources for all the family, well-being, leisure, food resources, income, etc.
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Good for you! Dietitians help you find your healthy
For over 30 years, dietitians have been organizing and implementing the Nutrition Month which is held throughout March. This year the theme “Good for you! Dietitians help you find your healthy” considers the different cultures and traditions while enhancing the client-centered approach from the dietitians.
History
This tradition originally started with a “Nutrition Week”, in the late 1970. They had a campaign with a primary purpose to increase public awareness about the importance of healthy eating all while identifying dietitians as the most credible source when it came to food and nutrition information. With time, the campaign was expanded to a month.
Let a dietitian help YOU find YOUR healthy
This year, dietitians want you to know that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to healthy eating – let us help YOU find YOUR healthy! Find recipes, articles and more at www.NutritionMonth2021.ca.
Do you need help finding your healthy? A CSCE dietitian can help! Learn how at https://www.cscestrie.on.ca/en/programs/nutrition/.
#NutritionMonth #FindYourHealthy
The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) now offers automated appointment reminders via email, SMS or voice.
This service improves office efficiency, reduces missed appointments and increases scheduling capacity for clients who require timely health care services.
Naturally, clients may choose to unsubscribe from this service at any time.
To get a glimpse of this new service, watch the following video:
https://youtu.be/JHy83c8KylM
Did you know that the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) now offers virtual visits with your health care provider?
Video consultations are a safe and effective alternative to face-to-face appointments. They can be conducted on electronic devices like your cell phone, tablet or computer as long as it’s equipped with a camera and a microphone. Internet access is also required.
During these unprecedented times, when physical distancing is highly recommended, the CSCE is doing its part to reduce the risk of transmission by providing its employees with the necessary tools to continue delivering quality health care services.
To find out if virtual visits are right for you, talk to your health care provider.
Click here to see a video of a virtual visit using Telus PS Suite
To learn more:
https://www.telus.com/fr/health/health-professionals/clinics/emr-add-ons/virtual-visit
Important Notice
Please note that prescription renewal requests must now come from your pharmacy.
To renew your medication, please contact your pharmacy directly and ask them to fax your request to your doctor or nurse practitioner.
Thank you.
Whether in Bourget, Embrun, Crysler, Finch, Maxville, Moose Creek or elsewhere in the region, this initiative continues to be popular and to evolve based on the needs of each community. With the help of many committed volunteers, many boxes with a variety of fruits and vegetables are prepared and sold to new and existing clients each month. The Green Food Box also maintains several partnerships with local food banks, businesses and organizations in order to fight against food insecurity.
What is the Greed Food Box?
The Green Food Box is a non-profit program that brings neighbouring communities together to buy a variety of quality fresh fruits and vegetables at a wholesale price. Available monthly for either $10 or $15 depending on the site you order from, the Green Food Box contains staple produce as well as seasonal favourites.
Please refer to the website to find the location nearest you and for important dates, times and details.
Visit www.greenfoodbox.ca for more information.
CSCE Annual Report 2020-2021
“I really enjoyed the course I just completed. I learned a lot about self-management, such as how to balance activities, meditation and positive thinking. The instructors are fantastic and act as facilitators by sharing their experience and expertise. This program is definitely worth the effort. The manual will be a tool for me to refer to in the future to refresh my memory as I continue my journey with chronic pain.” [translation]
“Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” is a six week virtual workshop offered in partnership with Living Healthy Champlain for anyone suffering from pain, which could include but is not limited to: low back pain, pain from motor vehicle accidents, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop, no referral from a health care professional is needed.
Workshops are highly interactive and offer the Moving Easy Program which is a gentle movement program.
Please note that “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” is another very popular six week workshop for anyone with a chronic health condition as well as their family members and/or caregivers. This could include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues.
To learn more, visit Living Healthy Champlain.
CSCE Annual Report 2020-2021
The CSCE is now offering on a regular basis a course based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is a recognized therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage distress and emotional reactions.
This virtual educational course helps individuals develop basic skills that will help them overcome everyday challenges. Those who choose to continue with individual therapy feel better equipped. Each session lasts 90 minutes and is offered for a period of eight weeks to groups of about a dozen participants.
Four categories of skills are taught, with both theoretical and practical components, including:
- Mindfulness
- Emotional regulation
- Distress tolerance
- Interpersonal effectiveness