A Time For Change Magazine - Working Toward Wellness
A Time For Change Magazine - Working Toward Wellness
A Time For Change Magazine - Working Toward Wellness
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Etobicoke Casting Plant<br />
Local 1285 & 1459 Retirees<br />
Check Those Medications<br />
A presentation called “Safe Meds for Seniors” was given by a pharmacist at both Local 1285 and 1459 retirees’<br />
meetings in January. The presentations focused on safe medication use, information about herbal products and<br />
how they interact with medications, and the benefi ts of the Government of Ontario’s MedsCheck program. Medicine<br />
Cabinet Clean Out bags were distributed at the meetings to help retirees practice what they learned. Toothbrush kits<br />
featuring a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental fl oss were also given away to support the Watch Your Mouth initiative.<br />
Retirees really benefi tted from this information and are encouraged to practice good dental hygiene and review their<br />
medications on an ongoing basis.<br />
Brampton Assembly Plant<br />
Know Stroke Health and <strong>Wellness</strong> Fair<br />
A health and wellness fair took place on April 19 th in the<br />
West Aisle. Many booths and activities were featured,<br />
including: blood pressure screening, blood typing, spinal<br />
scanning by a chiropractor, taste-testing featuring Greek<br />
yogurt from the cafeteria, as well as free health information<br />
and prize giveaways. One employee shared her enthusiasm<br />
for being screened with her fellow employees, “I would<br />
get your blood pressure taken [today]. I wanted to see<br />
if my blood pressure medication was working.” Regardless<br />
of the reason for being screened, there’s nothing like<br />
“knowing your numbers” to help keep you motivated.<br />
A total of 124 employees were screened<br />
at this great event.<br />
Congratulations to Cosimo Saragosa<br />
who won an iPod nano ® for fi lling out<br />
the vending machine survey. The results<br />
from the survey will be used to make<br />
eating healthy at work an easier choice.<br />
Ron Vukovic, who suggested providing<br />
healthy international options in the<br />
cafeteria, won a stuffed bear and a <strong>Working</strong> <strong>Toward</strong><br />
<strong>Wellness</strong> (WTW) Charger t-shirt.<br />
Know Stroke Health and <strong>Wellness</strong> Fair<br />
A health and wellness fair focused on stroke prevention was held on April 20 th .<br />
The fair featured blood pressure screening, stroke prevention information and<br />
resources, heart healthy snacks, and a chance to win great prizes. Twenty-one<br />
employees had their blood pressure taken. Congratulations to Nazar Hussain<br />
who won an iPod nano ® for taking part in the health fair.<br />
We Focus<br />
ON YOUR WELLNESS<br />
Picture yourself in the next<br />
Health Issues magazine.<br />
Join us at the next <strong>Wellness</strong> Event!<br />
Brampton Assembly staff participate in the health fair screenings.<br />
Losing Weight the Healthy Weigh, Brampton and Windsor Assembly Plants, 2012<br />
This popular 10-week healthy weights program began in mid-January and ended in March. Two classes were<br />
offered at BAP to accommodate both shifts and WAP joined up with community classes. BAP participants<br />
lost an incredible average of 8.1 pounds during the program. One individual from WAP lost 14 pounds.<br />
Way to go! If you missed out on registering for this fun and effective program, be sure to sign up<br />
for the next session. See the Losing Weight the Healthy Weigh advertisement on page 23 for details.
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