NorWest Community Health Centres

Seniors Balancing Exercise
2025-05-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Walk the Block
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Health Literacy Overview (Webinar)
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86955543215?pwd=[REDACTED]
This overview provides training in the concept of health literacy and an introduction to teach-back for understanding.
This webinar is targeted to front-line clinicians, providers or staff who work with clients one-on-one.

Food for Families
2025-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series (May 7-June 11)
2025-05-21 11:00 - 13:30 | https://norwestchc.org/event/virtual-chronic-disease-self-management-program-workshop-series-may-7-june-11/2025-05-21/
Our Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based course tailored for anyone seeking to better manage their chronic conditions. Whether you’re dealing with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or any other chronic condition, our program offers practical tools and knowledge to help you take charge of your health.
Over the course of 6 sessions, you’ll learn from experienced health educators and connect with peers who understand exactly what you’re going through. Our interactive sessions cover a wide range of essential topics, including:

Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation
Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
Nutrition advice and how to improve your diet
Effective communication skills with your family, friends, and healthcare team
How to evaluate new treatments and understand your medications

If you refer another participant to the workshop and they attend at least 4/6 sessions, you will receive a $10.00 referral bonus.
Although it is NOT required for you to commit to all 6 sessions, it is highly recommended in order to receive the full learning experience.

Meal for One
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Seniors Nutrition Bingo
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

RAAM
2025-05-22 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-27 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-03 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-05 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-10 08:30 - 16:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Diabetes Self-Management Program Virtual Workshop Series (May 8-June 10)
2025-05-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 09:30 - 12:00
The DSMP is designed to empower individuals with diabetes by providing essential skills, knowledge, and support for effective self-management. Workshop Objectives

Empower participants with tools for diabetes management.
Enhance knowledge about diabetes and healthy living.
Foster a supportive community through peer interaction.

Key Components

Interactive Sessions covering:

Understanding diabetes and its management.
Nutrition and meal planning.
Physical activity and stress management.
Monitoring blood sugar and medication management.

Peer Support: Connect with fellow participants for shared experiences.

Target Audience: Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, caregivers, and family members.
Benefits

Improved self-management and health outcomes.
Increased confidence in managing diabetes.
Ongoing support network.

Duration & Schedule

Length: 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per session.
Flexible Options: Weekday and weekend sessions available.

Register through Zoom link.

Diabetes Education (in-person)
2025-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series (May 7-June 11)
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:30 | https://norwestchc.org/event/virtual-chronic-disease-self-management-program-workshop-series-may-7-june-11/2025-05-28/

Cooking with Assistance
2025-05-28 11:30 - 13:00 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment
2025-05-28 15:00 - 16:30
Program Description
The “Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment” workshop was developed for the public by the South West Self-Management Program in 2013. This 1 – 1.5 hours, interactive workshop, focuses on what to do before, during and after an appointment and uses action planning to optimize people’s health. A variety of learning resources are used including information sharing, videos, tools and a resource manual that supports the individual with integrating the skills into their next appointment. This workshop prepares and empowers individuals to communicate more effectively with their health care provider. Ultimately, patients are the most important members of their healthcare team.
Why is this important?

People with chronic disease spend on average 12 hours a year with a health care provider. The other 364 ½ days they manage on their own.
Upon discharge, 1 out of 3 patients do not understand the answers to their questions and know how to manage their health condition

Register for a session directly through one of the Zoom links below:
May 28, 2025, 3:00PM – 4:30PM
June 23, 2025, 11:45AM – 1:00PM EST
July 28, 2025, 1:00PM – 2:15PM EST

Presentation - Alzheimer's (VIRTUAL)
2025-05-30 10:30 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series (May 7-June 11)
2025-06-04 11:00 - 13:30 | https://norwestchc.org/event/virtual-chronic-disease-self-management-program-workshop-series-may-7-june-11/2025-06-04/

Seniors' Lunch
2025-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Make it Grow (Kids Gardening Program)
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Thunderbird Friendship Centre, PO Box 758, Longlac, Ontario, P0T 2A0, Canada

Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop Series (June 7-July 12)
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cs0KdEhoS5GW4v10hZnaJw
The DSMP is designed to empower individuals with diabetes by providing essential skills, knowledge, and support for effective self-management.
Workshop Objectives

Empower participants with tools for diabetes management
Enhance knowledge about diabetes and healthy living
Foster a supportive community through peer interaction.

Key Components Interactive Sessions covering:

Understanding diabetes and its management.
Nutrition and meal planning.
Physical activity and stress management.
Monitoring blood sugar and medication management.
Peer Support: Connect with fellow participants for shared experiences.

Target Audience: Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, caregivers, and family members.
Benefits

Improved self-management and health outcomes.
Increased confidence in managing diabetes.
Ongoing support network.

Duration & Schedule Length: 6 weeks, up to 2.5 hours per session.
YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKSHOP SERIES
