CBI Health Centre - Edmonton Southeast

07/01/2013

Camping is a favorite summer event for many Canadians, follow these tips and reminders to keep the trip safe and fun for everyone!

06/28/2013

Wondering what to do to celebrate Canada Day?

Here is a list of activities going on in and around the Edmonton Area.

http://www.edmontonceleberatecanada.ca/activities.html

06/24/2013

Do you know what drowning looks like?
Its not what we see in the movies.
Know the signs to prevent any accidents this summer.

(http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/do-you-know-what-drowning-actually-looks-like-definitely-not-like-the-movies/article12358577/ )

06/17/2013

"With great power, comes great responsibility"
This includes operating and enjoying any watercraft!

Before heading out onto the open water this summer, educate yourself and be prepared!

There are a number of different resources available on the internet including:
government of Alberta http://www.tc.gc.ca/Publications/en/TP511/PDF/HR/TP511E.pdf )
and the red cross http://www.redcross.ca/cmslib/general/ws_tipsheet_lifejacket_2013_en.pdf )

Check it out, and stay safe this summer!

06/11/2013

With everyone gearing up for summer, getting ready to spend some much awaited time in the sand, surf, and sun, we at CBI Health want to make sure you have a safe an enjoyable summer!

Stay tuned for safety tips for some of your favorite summer activities!

06/10/2013

Last week we talked about the different types of headaches. This week we want to give you some tools to manage those pesky headaches.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=10 #2

06/05/2013

Have you checked out our website?
Its not just any old website.

Not only can you get contact and location information for all of your favorite CBI Health Centres.
You can find helpful hints for preventing back pain as well as a Injury information database!

Everything we can do to help you prevent pain before it slows you down!

http://www.cbi.ca/web/cbi-health-group/patient-care/your-health

Our team's primary focus is on resolving pain, stabilizing an injury or condition and preventing it from getting worse. We focus on restoring strength, movement and function as much as possible. Our ultimate goal is to enable our patients to manage their own physical well-being and live healthy, ind...

06/03/2013

Almost everyone has experienced headache pain, varying in duration and intensity. Here is some basic facts on headaches from the International Headache Society (http://www.ihs-headache.org/frame_non_members.asp) to help identity if you suffer from a headache disorder.

Check back next week for helpful tips for MANAGING headaches.

05/27/2013

Are you ready for the long hot days of summer? Do you know how to keep yourself and your family safe when in the sun this summer? Check out this post for info on SPF and UV Radiation to help protect you and your loved ones.

05/20/2013

Summer is right around the corner, it's time to get out of winter hibernation mode and get active while the weather is nice! Here are 30 simple and economic ways to get active this summer!

05/13/2013

Have you ever felt sore, tight, or painful at work? Do you try to push through the pain and keep working? Following that old saying "no pain, no gain" isn't always a safe strategy, so we here at CBI like to promote micro-breaks. What are micro-breaks and how can they help you...check out this post to find out!

05/06/2013

Do you spend large periods of time working at a desk at work or home? Are you setting up your work station in a way which will decrease the likelihood of injury or strain? This is also know as ergonomics, so check out this post for tips on how to set up your workstation right!