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Can Exercise Boost Your Immune System?

Physical activity has been long-touted as a pillar of healthy living. Exercise can help regulate factors such as weight loss, glucose control and blood pressure. It can improve cardiovascular conditioning and increase...

Nurse Practitioner Week

Nov 14, 2022 | Faces of HDGH

Nurse Practitioner Week takes place annually in the second week of November as a way to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role and contributions they play in healthcare every day. In this blog HDGH NP Shauna Carter..

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2022 Spiritual Care Week at HDGH

When and where Spiritual Care Week started?

Did you know that Spiritual Care Week started in the United States in the 1980’s and in the early 90’s it started in Canada and beyond.


Spirituality is…. “Spirituality [refers to...

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How to Help a Loved One Having Suicidal Thoughts

Sep 8, 2022 | Mental Health

I love to write. I always have. So, when I was asked to contribute to this blog on the topic of loved ones and suicide I said yes without hesitation.
But then I had to write.

And I have found myself experiencing writer's...

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International Youth Day

August 12th is International Youth Day. For this Blog, we have a very special Q&A session from Malek Mekawi, HDGH Youth Advisory Council Member as well as Student Trustee for the Greater Essex County District School...

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10 Things That Made Us Happy

A little-known fact about August – it’s Happiness Happens Month! This month is meant to remind us that happiness happens in small moments. It’s our job to recognize those moments when they happen. In this Maison Dieu...

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Fluid Intake: Myth vs Fact

Jul 5, 2022 | Faces of HDGH

June 21 officially marked the first day of summer and boy have Windsor/Essex residents been feeling the heat! With record-breaking temperatures hitting our region, sun and heat safety is an important part of staying well...

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Strategies for Managing Persisting Symptoms after Concussion

Dr. Anne McLachlan, clinical neuropsychologist at HDGH, shares information on one of the most common brain injuries.

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What is a Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health and Why Does It Matter?

May 6, 2022 | Mental Health, Leadership

Q & A with Terra Cadeau, HDGH Executive Lead, Children and Youth Mental Health Lead Agency, Strategy and Partnerships