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SPRING 2019

the Smoothie

Solution

Power-Packed Tips

for Energy + Health

TRAIL RUNS

are more than a race

Connection to land and First Nations at Salt Spring events

a month of health pgs 18 + 19

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RAINBOW ROAD AQUATIC CENTRE FACILITY OPEN HOURS

MONDAY 6:30am-8:30pm

TUESDAY 8am-7:30pm

WEDNESDAY 6:30am-8:30pm

THURSDAY 8am-7:30pm

FRIDAY 6:30am-8:30pm

SATURDAY 8am-3pm

SUNDAY 1:30-5:30pm

SPRING 2019 SCHEDULE: April 23 - June 29 • 250 537 1402 LAP SWIM minimum 3 lanes

6:30am - 8am 10:30am - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

LAP SWIM minimum 2 lanes

9am - 10:30am 1pm - 2pm

EVERYONE WELCOME

Leisure space and at least 1 lap lane available

10:30am - 1pm 2pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

SCHEDULED PROGRAMS

8am - 4pm

9am - 10:30am 1pm - 2pm 10:30am - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

10:30am - 1pm 2pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

10:30am - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

*shared with swim club *6:30am - 8am

8am - 10am

9am - 6pm

10am - 12:15pm

1:30pm - 5:30pm $2 swim

2pm - 8:30pm *no laps *6pm-8:30pm

12pm - 3pm *no laps *12:15pm - 3pm

1:30pm - 5:30pm $2 swim

10am - 12pm

8am - 10:30am 1pm - 2pm

8am - 10:30am 12pm - 2pm

8am - 2pm

8am - 9am Engergizer 9:30am - 10:30am Aqualite 1pm - 2pm Nooner

Limited leisure space

Aquafit

8am - 4pm

*shared with swim club *6:30am - 8am 10:30am - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Inflatable Obstacle Course (Wibit)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Toonie Hot Tub & Shower

6pm - 7:30pm

12:30pm - 2:30pm

6pm - 7:30pm

Friday Night Madness

6pm - 8:30pm

SUMMER 2019 SCHEDULE: June 30 - August 31 • 250 537 1402 LAP SWIM minimum 3 lanes

6:30am - 8am 10:30am - 1pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

8am - 1:30pm

*shared with swim club *6:30am - 8am 10:30am - 1pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

8am - 1:30pm

*shared with swim club *6:30am - 8am

8am - 10am

LAP SWIM minimum 2 lanes

9am - 10:30am 1pm - 3pm

1:30pm - 3pm

9am - 10:30am 1pm - 3pm

1:30pm - 3pm

9am - 2pm

10am - 12:15pm

1:30pm - 5:30pm $2 swim

2pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

1:30pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

2pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

1:30pm - 6pm *shared with swim club *4pm - 6pm

*no laps 2pm - 3:30pm *no laps 6pm-8:30pm

2pm - 8:30pm

12pm - 3pm *no lap swimming *12:15pm - 3pm

1:30pm - 5:30pm $2 swim

8am - 2pm

10:30am - 1:30pm

8am - 2pm

10:30am - 1:30pm

8am - 2pm

10am - 12pm

EVERYONE WELCOME

Leisure space and at least 1 lap lane available

SCHEDULED PROGRAMS

Limited leisure space

Aquafit

8am - 9am Engergizer 9:30am - 10:30am Aqualite 1pm - 2pm Nooner

8am - 9am Engergizer 9:30am - 10:30am Aqualite 1pm - 2pm Nooner 2pm - 3pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Inflatable Obstacle Course (Wibit) Toonie Hot Tub & Shower

6pm - 7:30pm

*Ends Aug. 17

6pm - 7:30pm

Friday Night Madness

12:30pm - 2:30pm

6pm - 7:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm

★★ POOL CLOSED JULY 13 & 14 FOR SWIM MEET ★★

LAP SWIM 3 LANES: At least 3 lanes of the pool will be set up for fast, medium and slow lane swimmers. LAP SWIM 2 LANES: A slow and fast lane will be set up. EVERYONE WELCOME: Everyone is welcome to come down to enjoy the pool during this time. There will be one lane open for lane swimmers and the toys will be available for those who would like to play around. SCHEDULED PROGRAMS: The hot tub is available, but there is limited leisure space in lap pool during program times. FRIDAY NIGHT MADNESS: Geared for children and youth! Great music, great times. Try out the new inflatable obstacle course! AVAILABLE SCHOOL BOOKINGS: School groups can book a wimming lesson or come for a fun swim with their class. Contact the pool for details. health and wellness

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AQUAFIT: * Please note there will be no aquafit classes offered during the following holidays: Mondays May 20, July 1 and August 5 Energizer - This class will challenge you to work hard in shallow or deep water. A qualified instructor will guide you through a number or exercises which will help with your strength, flexibility and fitness. Aqualite - If you have had hip or knee trouble or have had heart problems, then this is the class for you. The low intensity, cardio exercise is perfect for those needing to focus on balance and core strength. Nooner - For those looking for more strength and stretching. These exercises are designed to get your blood flowing and your muscles moving.

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Contents 4 YOGA + UNITY

Ancient practice explored and explained.

6 7

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS Nutrition and mental health.

talk to your doc Medication issues need expert advice.

8 stay safe in the water

Rainbow Road pool lessons for all levels.

10 LUNG CANCER SCREENING Early detection saves lives.

11 t00 MUCH SUGAR

Healthier drinks for kids.

12 SMOOTHiEs 101

Delicious recipes, tips and more.

14 run saltspring

Trail running group incorporates First Nations cultural awareness and activities.

16 TELEHEALTH FOR ALL

Island Health services make huge difference for Gulf Islanders.

18 A MONTH OF HEALTH Day by day info for June.

20 mental health awareness Reducing the stigma.

21 Health-Care Listings And index to our advertisers.

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What is Yoga? Yoga is a life changing practice. You will realize even after the first yoga class that yoga is much more than just stretching. The focus and concentration on body and breath make the class like a “moving meditation.” This leaves one feeling calm and serene and ready to face the world with inner peace and stability. BENEFITS OF YOGA The benefits of yoga are immediate. Yoga is an important tool to achieve mental health and clarity, as well as keeping the body fit and strong. Yoga can improve your life on all levels. Through the practice of yoga you may experience the following benefits: • A greater enjoyment of life. • More comfort in your body, through greater strength and flexibility. • Daily challenges and tasks will be met with greater ease. • A more focused mind. • More confidence. • More inner peace and clarity, allowing access to inner wisdom. • Less anxiety and fear. • Greater acceptance and love for others and yourself. • Connection to Higher Self. • Generally a healthier you!

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A SHORT HISTORY OF YOGA Yoga is an ancient health system that dates back some 5,000 years. The word literally means “union” in Sanskrit, and yoga’s fundamental purpose is to unite mind, body and soul. The body needs health, the mind needs knowledge, and the soul or spirit needs inner peace. Regular practice of yoga can fulfill these needs, while simultaneously bringing your “individual” consciousness into union with your “higher” consciousness, to a state where we feel at one with the universe. Yoga is classically divided into eight “paths” or “limbs.” Think of them as “guidelines” for rightful and healthful living, as well as “tools” to help us realize our innermost being. The most well known practices are asana (poses), pranayama (breath work) and dhyana (meditation ).

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Nutrition & mental well being Y our mental well being is intimately linked to nutrition. In fact, the deterioration of the Western diet has been observed to be in direct correlation with the increase in prevalence of mental health disorders. The most common nutritional deficiencies in people with mental health issues are B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and amino acids (the precursors to neurotransmitters). Compelling population studies link high fish consumption to a low incidence of mental disorders. A dose of one to two grams is the accepted dose for healthy individuals but for people with mental health issues studies have shown a dose of 3g as safe and efficacious. Omega-3 supplements should be used with caution in patients taking blood thinners. Always check

with your pharmacist before starting any supplements. In addition to omega-3, B vitamins (e.g. folic acid) and magnesium deficiencies have been linked to depression. Randomized, controlled trials using folic acid and Vitamin B12 suggest patients exhibited decreased depression symptoms. Several case studies also demonstrated improved recovery from depression using magnesium 125 to 300mg (in the glycinate form) four times a day. Your dose of magnesium is typically limited by the side effect of diarrhea at higher doses. It is important not to discontinue treatment with your prescription medications but it is possible to support your treatment with nutrition and supplementation. Talk to your pharmacist to see which steps may be right for you. — Submitted by Salt Spring Pharmacy

A FRESH APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH Salt Spring Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated compounding pharmacy, with a strong focus on natural medicines. In addition to prescriptions and traditional pharmacy services, Salt Spring Pharmacy provides a selection of natural and holistic alternatives – options to help you maintain wellness and a great quality of life.

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Medical device or medication woes? Talk to your healthcare provider for the info you need

You may find a time when you want to stop or change how you are treating a medical condition. But changing or stopping the use of your medication or medical device on your own can be dangerous. It could make your condition worse. Maybe you are feeling better? Or maybe you think the treatment isn’t working, or are having side effects and do not feel well? Or maybe you are worried about the costs. It’s always important to remember that if you stop taking your medication or using your device before you are supposed to, you may not get its full effect or your condition could get worse. Here are some examples: • When you take antibiotics, you will feel better in one to two days. If you stop taking the medication early, you may get sick again. • If you are taking steroids for asthma, you will feel better quickly. You may think you can stop taking your medication because you feel so good. But suddenly stopping steroids can make you feel very sick. • You may have to wear a cast or brace for a fracture. Removing it before the bone has fully healed can cause the bone to break or heal improperly. • Don’t stop taking your medication or using your device if you think it isn’t working. Talk to your healthcare provider before making any changes. Find out what to expect, as some medications and devices may take more time to make a difference. • Some medications or devices may make you feel sick. But don’t stop using your treatment – talk to your healthcare provider first. They may change your dose, change your medication or device to a different kind or give you suggestions on how to feel better. Medications and devices can cost a lot of money. If you are worried about money, you may want to cut costs. But don’t cut pills in half unless your healthcare provider tells you to, and don’t take fewer doses than prescribed or take your medication only when you feel bad. Doing so can make your condition worsen or keep you from improving. Talk to your healthcare provider if you don’t have enough money for your medication or device. They may be able to change your medication to a generic brand that costs less. Some pharmacies, drug companies and medical device companies have programs for reducing the cost for patients. Learn how to talk to your healthcare provider and pharmacist about the medications and devices you use. Together you can make decisions together to help you feel well. newscanada.com

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Is your child

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...Are you?

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PARC recreation coordinator Zach Lundrie with his daughters Isla and Juniper.

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Living on Salt Spring Island, we are surrounded by numerous lakes and kilometers of coastline, providing breathtaking opportunities to recreate and get out in nature. From swimming at St. Mary Lake to kayaking in Ganges Harbour, these great experiences come with some risk. Did you know that in 2017 over 283 drowning deaths occurred in Canada with 50 of these taking place in British Columbia alone and sadly a number have happened on Salt Spring Island in recent years. Drownings occur every month of the year and every day of the week but the majority occur during the summer months and over half (53%) on weekends. Teaching your child to swim and encouraging them to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both their health and safety. Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to keep cool while encouraging a healthy level

of physical and social activity. The Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre provides water safety education and lifesaving training for all ages. We take water safety seriously while making your experience fun. Keep your family water smart by signing up for Red Cross swimming lessons or joining our Junior Lifeguard Club to promote an active lifestyle all year long. Visit us in person at 262 Rainbow Road, sign up online at www.ssiparc. ca or call 250.537.1402. — Submitted by Zach Lundrie, PARC recreation coordinator at the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre.

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Lung cancer screening saves lives When lung cancer is detected earlier, people live longer Despite encouraging progress in treatments for lung cancer — which kills more than 21,000 Canadians each year— early detection through screening represents the best hope for improving long-term survival rates. That’s why Lung Cancer Canada is calling on every province and territory to develop a screening program, to ensure that people at risk of the disease are detected much earlier, before the cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. “Screening saves lives and the positive cascade when a patient is diagnosed early is tremendous. Just think of what this means for the individual, their family, and not to mention the benefit to the health system and society overall,” says Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, president of Lung Cancer Canada. “With so much progress being made in the treatment landscape, by placing our attention

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on achieving a national screening program for highrisk Canadians, we will really see a dramatic change in outcomes – this is what patients deserve. Lung cancer screening is the way in which we will stop inching forwards in improving lung cancer survival, this will be a giant leap not seen before with this most deadly of diseases.” Five-year relative survival rates for non-small-cell lung cancer range from one to five per cent in patients diagnosed at stage 4, compared to 68 to 92 at stage 1. In 2018, however, less than 15 per cent of cases are stage 1 at diagnosis. About 50 per cent of lung cancer patients are stage 4 at the initial diagnosis, which is already too late. When lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, curative treatment is still possible and patients have the greatest opportunity of survival. However, when lung cancer is detected at a late stage, after the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body, both the options and opportunity for successful treatment are diminished. At 17 per cent, lung cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of all the major types of cancer in Canada. New screening research was presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto last September. The Dutch-Belgium NELSON trial was a populationbased randomized control trial comparing CT screening with no screening in smokers or ex-smokers between the ages of 50 to 74 years. Between 2004 and 2006, the study enrolled 15,822 participants. Analysis at 10 years of followup showed a significant 26 per cent reduction in lung cancer mortality in men and up to 61 per cent reduction in mortality in women compared to the no-screening group. With two global, large randomized trials demonstrating significant mortality reduction, there is clear evidence to support the life-saving potential of lung cancer screening. “We call on all levels of government to work together and establish lung cancer screening programs in every province and territory. The pilot programs, such as the Cancer Care Ontario three-site program, were good to work out implementation issues, but Canada is now more than ready,” says UBC professor or medicine Dr. Stephen Lam. Lam notes that in addition to extending patients’ lives, screening programs are also cost effective. When lung cancer is detected early and can be treated with surgery, the cost to the health system is less than treating the disease at a later, non-curative stage. For more information, visit: www.lungcancercanada.ca.

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Not so

Sweet Tips to help lower your kids’ intake of sugary drinks

Did you know that sugar y drinks are the main source of sugars in the diets of Canadians? Drinking sugary drinks may lead to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cavities in children.

Sugary drinks can include: • iced tea • fruit juice • soft drinks • sports drinks • energy drinks • fruit-flavoured drinks and punches • sweetened plant-based beverages • flavoured waters with added sugars • sweetened milks like chocolate milk • sweetened hot or cold tea, coffee, hot chocolate and other specialty drinks. It may not seem easy to get your kid, teen or tween to drink fewer sugary drinks, but here are a few tips: • Reduce the amount of sugary drinks available at home. • Encourage them to make healthy drink choices when they are away from home. • Offer water or carbonated water with meals and snacks. • Brainstorm as a family ways to flavour water with fruits and herbs. • Hop on the do-it-yourself trend. Make up a pitcher of unsweetened iced tea with your favourite herbal tea. Or create a signature infused water concoction. Use sparkling water to add some fizz.

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• Serve healthier alternatives when hosting friends and family. Offer water and a variety of fruit and herbinfused water, or sparkling water. — www.newscanada.com

Get more information on healthy eating habits at Canada.ca/ FoodGuide.

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the Smoothie Solution

You can pre-assemble: You can make your smoothies fresh, or if you like to get a headstart on busy mealtimes, you can pre-assemble individual smoothie packs and store them in the freezer so that you can simply dump and blend. Combine all your solid ingredients (fruit, veggies, protein boost, and flavorings) into a plastic bag and freeze. When you are ready to make your smoothie, add your liquid and blend.

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CHIA SEEDS, YOGURT AVACADO, MANGO, COCONUT, BANANA, CHAI SEEDS, YOGURT

CELERY, KALE, SPINACH, LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, SWISS CHARD CELERY, KALE, SPINACH, LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, SWISS CHARD

BERRIES, BANANA, ORANGE, KIWI,

BERRIES, BANANA, ORANGE, KIWI, APPLE,PLUM PINEAPPLE, PLUM APPLE, PINEAPPLE,

COCONUTCOCONUT MILK, NUT MILK, MILK, NUT MILK, FRUIT JUICE, YOGURT

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One thing to keep in mind: Drinking your fruit can be less satiating than eating fruits whole and may result in feeling hungry sooner. So pay attention to portion size. Smoothies should be 8-12 ounces. To keep calories in check, use low-calorie or low-sugar liquids (water, coconut water, almond milk) and add more vegetables and less fruit. If a smoothie recipe calls for sugar, try it first without or reduce the amount. You might not need added sugar at all, depending on how sweet the fruit is.

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A Run in the Woods Run Saltspring focuses on place and tradition

By MARC KITTERINGHAM D R I F T W O O D S TA F F

PHOTOs BY matt cecill

From top: Circle at a past Burgoyne Bay trail run and cultural event; runner crosses a bridge in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ruckle Park trail run; Run Saltspring organizer Dave Melanson. Next page: Part of Ruckle Farm area route.

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A run in the forest is more than just a workout. For Dave Melanson, it is a way to stay healthy, to maintain focus and to foster a strong sense of respect for the traditional history of the land. Melanson started a group called Run Saltspring to give people a chance to get outside while acknowledging the First Nations traditions and history in the places they choose to run. Early on, Melanson saw the

When Melanson started training in the forest trails, he did so because they tended to be safer than some of the roads on Salt Spring.

importance of respecting that history and bringing the idea of acknowledging the people who have deeply rooted traditions here to organized outdoor events. What started out as a simple Facebook group has grown into a club that hosts multiple events every year and coordinates with the various First Nations groups who have territories on Salt Spring to help share their history and traditional knowledge. “I’ve done so many trail runs and events, and very, very few of them even have an acknowledgement of the traditional territories or seemingly any clue of what traditional territories they’re on,” Melanson says. “It kind of evolved to being able to do these events and bring people who generally are more likely to come out and appreciate the forest, the island and the natural spaces, and to give them a bit of a lens to see and open up dialogue on the reality of the pre-colonial existence of that space and the people in it.” At its most basic, trail running is just going for a run in the forest. However, it is more technical and demanding than typical running. Runners deal with elevation changes, changes in terrain, mud, roots, rocks, trees and other trail users. Runners get a chance to experience the world away from roads and sidewalks while still getting a good workout. The technical terrain also forces people to focus more on what they’re doing, and it brings them into the moment, rather than giving them an escape. “Running in technical trails surrounded with beautiful things gives me an opportunity to just stay present in what I’m doing,” he says. “I think it works a lot for other people too. They say that they like running because they shut their brains off, but I would argue that without them really knowing it, their brain is actually hyperactive in taking in their surroundings.” When Melanson started training in the forest trails, he did so because they tended to be safer than some of the roads on Salt Spring. At the time he was unaware that trail running was a distinct activity and simply ran in the trails, predominantly in Ruckle Park, for convenience. “I spent a lot of time in the trails there and eventually my friend introduced me to the world of trail running as a thing that people did. It was organized, there were events. I thought it was really cool that people actually went out and did this,” he says. “People always ask about where you train on Salt Spring. There [are] so many trails.” While running a loop in Channel Ridge, Melanson realized that it could be a good place for an event. He started to build a community around trail running on Salt Spring through

his Facebook page, which quickly turned into a go-to page for locals and visiting runners. “It’s been a really neat way for when people visit to join in, and as a way to build community for people who just like running,” he says. The club is more than just a community hub built around trail running. Every year, they host two running events on the south half of the island, one in Ruckle Park in collaboration with the Tsawout First Nation and one in the Xwaaqw’um area in Burgoyne Bay with the Cowichan First Nation. The Ruckle Park event is coming up soon on June 15. “It has been a pretty fun way to get people to be able to connect in a deeper way with the First Nations on the island,” says Melanson. “This is an opportunity to create that platform for some of the people that haven’t had a voice in their own territory for a long time.” Run Saltspring is steadily growing, with more and more people taking part in events and group runs every year. Melanson eventually would like to build up to a weekend festival with music, multi-day teachings and more cultural education. Though the focus is on trail running, Melanson does not see the events as races. Rather, they are an opportunity for people who appreciate the outdoors to get together and celebrate the nature and history of where they are. The yearly events even draw people with no interest in running. They simply come out to volunteer and get a chance to hang out in the forest, to learn about the cultural practices of the First Nations people and to enjoy each other’s company. The word “race” is not found in any of Run Saltspring’s literature. “You can race against yourself, but nobody out there is going to care if you’re in front of them or behind them. It’s more for people who actually appreciate being out and being able to see cool pieces of the land,” he says. “It becomes more inclusive for people who are just getting into running or trail running . . . There are more than enough events out there for people who want to go out and race the clock and try and be better than a bunch of other people on that day on that specific piece of land.” It is no secret that being active can contribute to physical wellness. However, wellness encompasses more than just physical well-being. Though Melanson does not see trail running as a way to zone out after a long day, he does see it as a way to gain further awareness of his physical surroundings and to pay respects to the values and traditions of the people who call these territories home.

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Virtual Care brings health care home Telehealth and Home Health Monitoring reduce anxiety, hospital visits for patients By MARC KITTERINGHAM

D R I F T W O O D S TA F F

One of the hardest parts of accessing health care on a small island is the travel time. However, many services have gotten much closer to home thanks to modern technologies. Island Health offers Virtual Care services, which give patients the opportunity to see specialist doctors and other practitioners over a secure video conference network without having to leave the island. The service currently operates out of Lady Minto Hospital and the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, and there are plans to expand the service so people can connect from the comfort of home. “When you think of the time that a person takes out of their day and the cost associated with going for a followup consult . . . [It] may be 45 minutes or half an hour, but it takes literally their whole day to get there and back, and by the time they’re back they’re absolutely exhausted,” says Margarita Loyola, director of Virtual Care at Island Health. “There’s the environment, there’s cost savings to people and they can go to the doctor and be back at home within an hour and not be stressed out about missing a ferry, having inclement weather, ferry cancellations and that kind of thing.” Island Health’s Virtual Care unit is made up of two branches. Telehealth allows patients to connect with clinicians over video. These services are accessed by patients visiting either a hospital or health care centre with Telehealth equipment. They connect with their doctors using the specialized computer and can take part in consultations without having to leave their communities. The other side is Home Health Monitoring, which allows people living with chronic health conditions to take self-administered tests that are automatically sent to a nurse. This also eliminates costly and time-consuming doctor visits for something as easy to monitor as blood pressure. Participants are given the computer and testing equipment, and data is automatically sent to health care practitioners. “We support people living with heart failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), diabetes, any combination of those. We also have screening tools around

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chronic pain, anxiety and depression,” explains Lisa Saffarek, a senior specialist in virtual care for Island Health. “It has been an immensely beneficial service,” she adds. “We have some remarkable evaluation data that shows huge reductions in the need for these people to go to the emergency department or the hospital. If they are hospitalized, it reduces the amount of time that they spend in the hospital.” With health care data, concerns often arise about privacy and confidentiality. The system is set up using a connection that is inaccessible to outside users. “We are very careful to ensure that the monitoring applications are secure and people’s data is secure. We go over that with all of our clients before they participate. They can be the only ones entering data on their tablets. It is a very specific health record,” Saffarek says. “From a video perspective, it’s in a secure network outside of a public network. They are two very different things, and we have gone through all of the privacy and security details that are required for what we do,” added Jill Henderson, Island Health Telehealth specialist. Island Health has had these services since 2007 and Lady Minto Hospital was equipped with Telehealth capabilities in 2012. The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit was set up to use Telehealth in 2018 and is used exclusively for psychiatric consultations. “This is not meant to avoid in-person consults, but to complement them in all the follow-up or prescription renewals, or just checking in on how things are going,” says Loyola. “That goes too for the Home Health Monitoring. There’s no way that a person can be seen every day if they live with a chronic condition. Having a nurse to coach them in their skills to recognize symptoms and to know what to do is very valuable.” Telehealth does not need to take place within the bounds of Island Health. Patients have had consultations with doctors in Vancouver, Alberta and Ontario. The service could be implemented wherever there is an internet connection, and it is only growing. Most of that growth is patient-driven, coming from people requesting to use Telehealth.

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Loyola explained that in the future, Island Health plans on making the service even more accessible by allowing patients and practitioners to use their own computers or devices, instead of requiring them to use dedicated spaces or devices. “We have been working on finding a solution that people can use with their own device and in their own home. The clinicians and physicians can use it in their own office,” she says. “We’re working on this very diligently and we’ll be able to offer a much more accessible service.” Island Health’s virtual care is free to use, but require a referral from a doctor. Those interested in using Home Health Monitoring are advised to speak with their physician or nurse practitioner. Patients interested in using Telehealth are asked to provide a letter available at https:// www.islandhealth.ca/sites/default/ files/2018-04/telehealth-healthcareprovider-letter.pdf to their healthcare provider.

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In 2018/2019, Island Health counted 149 Telehealth consultations on Salt Spring Island alone. The number of people using the service has grown each year since it was started, and it is used most frequently for oncology or psychiatric consultations. Last year, Telehealth served more than 9,000 clients on Vancouver Island, and more than 50,000 since it was brought online in 2007. Since then, an Island Health statistic says that 250,000 hours of travel have been prevented. That adds up to 28.6 years of saved travel time. That much driving time also takes a toll on the environment. Island Health estimates that 4,200 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been prevented, and 16 million km of travel was avoided.

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FOCUSon Health:

June

Special dates, activities and tips

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Ways to optimize your health are available on Salt Spring Island year-round. In our June calendar, check out some local classes and activities, get some general health tips and learn about health-focus days or organizations.

NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY.

TODAY IS NATIONAL HEALTH & FITNESS DAY.

Get active!

TAKE A SUNDAY WALK ON A SALT SPRING TRAIL. See PARC’s Trail at a Glance brochure for new spots to go.

There’s a

FATHER’S DAY FREE SWIM

improve your sleep: Learn to meditate.

at Fulford Hall. 9 - 10 am. trisha.synergyfit@gmail.com

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 11-17 IS CANADIAN MEN’S HEALTH WEEK.

Check out the Active Learning Group at SS Seniors on Mondays at 2 pm.

Check it out at https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/. The site has recipes too!

TRY A GAME OF DISC GOLF

at Mouat Park or the Salt Spring Golf Course. MAY 9, 2019

AN ACTIVE MIND IS A HEALTHY MIND.

TRY BOOMERFIT WITH TRISHA

GET SOME FRESH LOCAL FOOD AT THE TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET. Centennial Park. 2 to 6 pm

CANADA HAS A NEW FOOD GUIDE.

JUNE IS ALS AWARENESS MONTH. www.als.ca

REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY,

at the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre.

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NOT HEARING AS WELL AS YOU USED TO?

Don’t be afraid to take a hearing test.

1 JUNE 2019 DOROTHY PRICE LEADS HATHA FLOW YOGA

at Stowel Lake Farm on Wednesdays at 9 am.

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GET ON THE WATER WITH THE SALT SPRING SAILING CLUB’S

TODAY IS PTSD AWARENESS DAY.

RUCKLE PARK TRAIL RUNS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

begin today. See Facebook.com/runsaltspring

THE WIMBLEDON CUP & SAUCER TENNIS TOURNEY

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from the library through Mouat Park with The Day the Crayons Quit. 10 am - 5 pm.

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR KIDS AT THE LIONS COMMEMORATIVE BIKE PARK IN MOUAT PARK.

STORYWALK RUNS TODAY

your diet. See our recipes and tips on Pages 12 & 13.

They will love you for it.

and cut back on sugary drinks.

at Cedar Lane Studio. Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 pm.

INCORPORATE DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS SMOOTHIES into

TAKE YOUR POOCH FOR A LONGER THAN USUAL WALK.

QUENCH YOUR THIRST WITH WATER

BEGINNERS’ TAI CHI

Wednesday night race series. www.saltspringsailing.ca

COULD YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY HAVE CELIAC DISEASE? See www.celiac.ca

SEE YOUR WAY CLEAR TO GETTING AN EYE EXAM.

meets at SSI Wellness on the 1st Thursday of each month. Info: ljcharlton@shaw.ca.

for a good cause at the Choices Charity Tourney at the SS Golf Course.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

ENJOY A FUN GAME OF GOLF

is on at Portlock Park. 9 am - 1 pm.

EVERYONE LOVES AQUAFIT.

See Page 2 of this magazine for class time options.

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENTS? Visit www.chiropractic.ca.

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Talk about Mental Illness during Mental Health Awareness Week One in Five Canadian Workers Has a Mental Illness

More than 21 per cent of Canadian workers has a diagnosed mental illness and many face serious stigmas in their workplace, where they arguably spend most of their day. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, just 50 per cent of Canadians would tell friends or co-workers that they have a family member with a mental illness, compared to 72 per cent who would discuss a diagnosis of cancer. Jason Finucan, a mental health advocate with bipolar disorder, wants to change that. “We talk about mental health a lot. But my experience has been that we don’t talk enough about mental illness,” he says. “Ask yourself: ‘How comfortable would I be to disclose to my colleagues that I have been diagnosed with diabetes?’ Now ask, ‘How comfortable would I be to disclose I have bipolar disorder?’ If the answers are different, that’s because there’s a stigma at work.” Despite ongoing public education programs, mental illnesses are viewed far differently than physical illnesses. All too often, these illnesses are seen as character flaws. As a result of the lack of support created by stigma, far too many people cannot ask for the support they need to cope with their mental illnesses. Jason, who has had both a heart defect and bipolar disorder, has experienced personally how people respond to physical illness compared to mental illness.

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The stigma surrounding mental illness is well documented. CAMH reports that: • 64 per cent of Ontario workers would be concerned about how work would be affected if a colleague had a mental illness; • 21,023,500 British Columbians say they have fair or poor mental health; 2,564,700 British Columbians report that they have been diagnosed with a mental illness • 42 per cent of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a mental illness. Finucan has just released “Jason: 1, Stigma: 0 – My Battle With Mental Illness at Home and in the Workplace.” The book focuses on his battles with bipolar disorder and the stigma he has faced. He is also the founder of StigmaZero, which offers solutions, including an online training program that aims to help employers and their employees eliminate stigma in their workplace. Jason has five steps we can all take to cure mental illness stigma in our workplace: 1. Mental illness literacy: Deepen our understanding of mental illness and identify stigma; 2. View mental illnesses for what they are: illnesses, no different than physical illnesses like cancer; 3. Foster empathy for those with mental illness; 4. Learn how to let go of stigma and appropriately respond to people with a mental illness; 5. Be kind, offer your help and support, just as you would someone who has any other illness. Mental illness is a battle, but the stigma around it can be cured.

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