Public Service Announcements

7th Street Health Access Centre Support Group Calendar
*Brandon* *Regional Health Centre Auxiliary* *looking for volunteers* The Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) Auxiliary is a group of volunteers whose purpose is to assist the Brandon Regional Health Authority through fund-raising for the purpose of supporting programs at the BRHC. The Auxiliary operates the Nearly New Thrift Shop and the Health Centre Gift Shop, from which funds are raised to purchase equipment for the hospital. Meetings are held 5 times a year on the first Monday of every second month excluding June, July and August. The Auxiliary is in need of some new members who are interested in supporting their work, willing to attend meetings and take an active part in planning and decision-making. The Brandon and area community benefits from the efforts of the Auxiliary and if you are interested in being part of this volunteer organization and would like more information or have any questions, please phone BRHC Volunteer Services at 578-2065.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY ACTIVITIES IN BRANDON Thursday, Sept. 9 ^th SafeTALK – Suicide Awareness for Everyone *7 p.m. to 10 p.m.* Learn to recognize people at risk of suicide and how to connect them to the help they need. Open to everyone. Location: Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre (255-9 ^th St.) Cost: Free Call: Ken Stelmack to register: 571-8355 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday & Friday, ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Sept. 9th & 10th Learn practical skills that will help you intervene with a person 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at risk of suicide. Location: St. John’s Ambulance offices (204-1570 18 ^th St.) Cost: $75/$50 for full time students. Call: Ken Stelmack to register: 571-8355 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, Sept. 10 ^th “Reason To Live”: Lunch & Learn for everyone Noon to 1 p.m. Open forum for anyone wanting to learn more about suicide and suicide prevention. Highlights include the screening of “Reason To Live” video and a panel discussion with suicide survivors. Location: Provincial Building, Room B-8 (340-9th St.) Cost: Free. Lunch and refreshments will be served. More Information Call: Janet at 571-4182 or email info@reasontolive.ca.
Pre–School (Kindergarten) Immunization Clinic Tuesday, September 7 ^th 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 8 ^th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please drop in no appointment necessary Public Health Office – Town Centre 800 Rosser Avenue , Brandon MB For more information call 571-8374
Upcoming Launch of SafeMedicationUse.ca and How You Can Help Engage Consumers Recognizing that consumers can play an active role in preventing harm from medication use, ISMP Canada has worked with Patients for Patient Safety Canada and other consumer and healthcare groups to launch a new website, www.SafeMedicationUse.ca . The website will expand the role of consumers in the Canadian Medication Incident Reporting and Prevention System (CMIRPS), and support a proactive consumer role in medication safety. Click here for complete information brochure.

2010 ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST is designed to provide practical help for caregivers (Counsellors, Mental Health Staff, Social Workers, Nurses, Teachers, Clergy, Doctors, Volunteers, First Nation Workers, Helpers, High School/University Students, Community Members) to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is the mostly widely used Standardized Suicide Intervention Training course in the world! Brochure Registration Form For more information call Nancy at 571-8355.
Brandon Regional Health Centre The Brandon Regional Health Centre main entrance cul-de-sac is now designated as a 10-minute patient pick-up/drop-off area ONLY.
The Manitoba Brain Injury Association & The Acquired Brain Injury Interest Group ... Invites you to the Brain Injury Support Groups for survivors and families LOCATION: A5 Town Centre (Public Health Office) 800 Rosser Avenue, Brandon Manitoba DATES: Every 3rd Monday of each month TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 pm --Monday, June 21st, 2010 Please mark your calendars with the following dates: * note 4th Monday due to stat holiday on 3rd Monday Covered parking off 8th & Princess Avenue; and elevator access from the parking lot For more information, please call 204-571-8329 204-571-8329 or toll free 1-866-327-1998 1-866-327-1998 . The Brain Injury Assocition of Canada
Prairie Health Matters offers education on diabetes and heart disease from nurses and dietitians Classes on diabetes, cholesterol and risk factors are available along with stress management, learning about high blood pressure, cooking with legumes, cooking with sweeteners and low sodium cooking. Prairie Health Matters is located in Public Health at the Town Centre. Call 571-8357 or click here for more information.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Brandon RHA Board Meetings Held the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm, Brandon City Hall, Council Chambers, 410 – 9 ^th Street. Annual General Meeting to be held in October at 7pm. Regular October Board meeting to be held immediately after the AGM. No meetings in July/August