Brain Injury Happens In an Instant June is Brain Injury Awareness Month across Canada. Brain injury associations are working together to raise awareness about the prevalence of brain injury and the challenges faced by those living with it every day. Engage with OBIA and other Brain Injury Associations on
Read more →Quinte West has established a Mobile Community Resource Unit (MCRU) and Community Cupboard located in the parking lot at 97 Front Street in Trenton. The Mobile Community Resource Unit (MCRU) features local agencies and organizations that offer services related to mental health, addictions, housing and more.. The MCRU
Read more →FREE 5 week course about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) was developed by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre based in the College of Health and Medicine at the University of Tasmania, with support from Connectivity.
Read more →“Casual Conversations” with Brain Injury Professional guest editor, Katherine Snedaker, LCSW, CEO of PINK Concussions. In these informal calls, Katherine interviews and chats with the researchers to provide a deeper dive into the topics of Brain Injury such as domestic violence, women veterans, and female athletes. All 28 Episodes of Casual
Read more →Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among individuals in custody or on release in the community and can significantly affect behavior, emotions, cognitive functioning, and rehabilitation outcomes. OnDemand viewing of webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury in Prison and on Parole: From Assessment to Reintegration Please see links to the 18 November
Read more →From the KFLA Public Health It is natural to feel stressed, anxious or fearful during this pandemic. These feelings, as well as disruptions in your routine, can contribute to a change in your sleep pattern. Sleep is just as important as eating well and being
Read more →Here are some updates on the BounceBack program, including new resources to help support mental health, whether heightened by the current situation or other events or long-term stressors. BounceBack and COVID-19 support: As a reminder, BounceBack is part of an expansion of
Read more →Resources & Education Opportunities to Help Caregivers When They Need it Most The Ontario Caregiver Organization exists to support Ontario’s 3.3 million caregivers who provide physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour in need. The mission is to ensure all caregivers can
Read more →Positive Approach A Four Part Life Skills Zoom Series BIAD is excited to announce that they will be hosting four life skills session with Heather Campbell, BHSc, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) Occupational Therapist from the Positive Approach. These session are sure to be informative and rewarding.
Read more →OBIA is hosting a 90-minute Zoom WEBINAR on Practical Strategies for Achieving Success after mTBI. Katie Hill works as a Personal Effectiveness Training Program Coordinator at Brain Injury Community Re-entry. She is passionate about educating and increasing awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, and what it
Read more →Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program, a pilot study being conducted at Providence
Read more →Police issue warning: new “line-trapping” scam Police agencies across Ontario are warning citizens of a new phone scam which involves suspects using “line-trapping” technology to tap into victim’s phone lines in order to steal personal information. Stop, look, and think. Don’t be fooled by the scammers. New
Read more →Research study looks into the benefits of art rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients <img src=”https://www.providencecare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Art-Therapy-9-1024×646-1024×646.png” height=”646″ width=”1024″ alt=”Art Rehabilitation Study” class=”slider-11214 slide-11222″ title=”Art Therapy 9 1024×646″ /> Read the article by Providence Care Hospital in Kingston about The Art Rehabilitation Therapy Program. “Researchers with Providence Care’s Department
Read more →Hands On Car Wash Opening on Saturdays Starting November 16, 2019 VOCEC’s Hands on Car Wash at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston will now be open on Saturdays. One-hour express and exterior “Zippy” washes will be available by appointment. Prices start at $25! Book online or
Read more →Event hosted by Bereavement Services of Kingston: National Bereavement Day Date: Nov. 19, 2019 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Providence Care Hospital Kingston Details: National Bereavement Day is on Nov. 19. Speakers will discuss coping with grief together through living and grieving. To register please contact
Read more →2019 Remembrance Day civic ceremony and City of Kingston, Ontario. Click here for more Remembrance Day events in the City of Kingston. Spectators should be in place by 10:40 a.m. to see the parade march on ahead of the service Remembrance Day is a municipal
Read more →The number of Ontario teens seeking help for self-harm at emergency departments has doubled in a decade. Read the article in the Globe and Mail by Erin Anderssen “One place to look for solutions may be Denmark, where, according to a new study published in October, self-harm
Read more →Kingston’s first bike box being installed at Princess and Division Streets. Bike Boxes allow cyclists to be more visible to motorists at intersections. Motorists cannot turn right on a red light at an intersection with a bike box. Image via City of Kingston. To learn more about
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