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Date Event Description Time and Location
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Craving Change

Craving Change™ is a free "how-to" workshop series focusing on helping you change your relationship with food. It will help you understand why you eat the way you do, and comfort yourself with food. It aims to help you change your thinking and change your eating.

For more information or to register, click here or call 1-866-337-3318.

Various locations and times
 

Better Sleep

The Better Sleep workshop promotes better and a more restful sleep. During this free, 5 week group session you will learn strategies to help relax your mind and body, to decrease insomnia, and to fall asleep or back to sleep easily.

For more information or to register, click here or call 1-866-337-3318.

Various locations and times
 

Dial It Down- Relaxation and Stress Management

During this free, 5 week program you will get the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, calming and focusing the mind. Techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, pain, anxiety, and panic attacks.

For more information or to register, click here or call 1-866-337-3318.

Various locations and times
 

Diabetes Fit

This FREE exercise program is for adults at risk of, or  diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. It is a12-week program with 2 sessions per week, led by YMCA certified exercise professionals. Sessions include education and exercise designed to help you get started with exercise and healthy eating.

For more information or to register for programs, call 519-743-5201 x 2113

Various locations and times

 

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

This is a free 6-week workshop that was developed to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes, and their families, to manage their diabetes and includes goal setting to help participants start and maintain lifestyle changes.

For more information or to register, click here or call 1-866-337-3318

Various locations and times
February 2024
21

Managing Diabetes During Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan is not just a relgious practice; it is a chance for self-reflection and spirtual growth. Managing diabetes during this special month can be challenging for many people and needs careful though to balance health and holiness.  Register for this free online session to learn how to manage diabetes safely during Ramadan.  

Speakers: Dr. Ahmed Raed Tarakji - Consultant Internist and Nephrologist,

                 Hafsah Samad - Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

Click here to learn more about this session

Click here to register 

Virtual Session

(Zoom)

February 21

6:00-7:30 pm

28

IDHC Head Office Open House

IDHC is re-starting in-person services, such as foot screens, eye screens, Elder consultations, reflexology, education, nutrition and more. Attend the information and celebratory Open House, featuring:

  • Dedication of the Foot Care Treatment and Elder Treatment Rooms
  • Words from esteemed Niagara Indigenous organizational leaders
  • Facility  Health Day Tours
  • Foot care kits, diabetes education packages and giveaways
  • Nutritious Indigenous snacks and appetizers

For more information contact Kathleen LaForme at [email protected] or 905-388-6010 or Georgia Baum (Retired Nurse) Client Services Nurse at [email protected] or 289-407-6934

Click here to register

Feb 28, 2024

9:00am-4:00pmLan

3250 Schmon Pkwy

#1B Thorold, Ontario

L2V4Y6

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Welcome to Langs Community Health Centre - Type 1 Diabetes Launch Event

An open community event to create connections for youth, families and adults living with Type 1 Diabetes.   You do not need to be a patient of Langs to attend, all are welcome.  This event promises to be a unique expereince filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities and the chance to learn more about Type 1 diabetes managment.

 

Speakers include:

  • Dr. Heather MacKenzie - Endocrinologist
  • Meredith Miller - Type 1 diabetes champion
  • Chris Jarvis - Founder of I Challenge Diabetes and former Olympic Rower
  • Sam Letnik - Youth Council Leader

Also many Diabetes technology vendors will be on site to answer any questions

Click here to register or call 519-653-1470 Ext. 347

Langs Community Health Center

Room 106

1145 Concession Road

Cambridge, ON

5:30-8:00 pm

March 2024
     
April 2024
     
May 2024
4

Heart Health Day 2024

Join us here to stream or watch on TV on Rogers Cable 20 Waterloo Region

The mission of Healthy Heart Day is to create a community of Heart Heroes — uniting people from all walks of life who will take action to live longer, better, heart-healthy lives. So how can you be a Heart Hero? It’s really about asking yourself, your loved ones and others around your community: “What can I do right now to look after my heart … and your heart?”

Click here to register

Virtual Event

May 4th

9:00am-12:00pm

 

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