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Addictions |
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Help is available for people with problems related
to alcohol and other drug use, including medications
and other narcotics, their families, and anyone else
interested in addiction, its treatment and
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Breast Screening Health Supports |
| Breast cancer is the
most common type of cancer in women. As women get
older, the chance of getting breast cancer
increases. Women 50 years and older are urged to
have a screening mammogram at least every two years. |
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Cancer Services & Support
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| According to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 39% of Canadian women will
develop cancer during their lifetimes. Among men,
44% will develop cancer during their lifetimes. |
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Cardiac Wellness
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Heart disease is a group of conditions affecting the
structure and functions of the heart and has many
root causes, but is preventable and manageable. |
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Caregiver Support
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| There are a variety
of health-support programs within this community.
These groups may either be led by a professional and
hosted by an organization, or are led and supported
by peers with similar issues/concerns. |
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Food Care / Foot Screening
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Three out of four people develop serious foot
problems as they age- putting their independence and
well-being at risk. Healthy feet contribute to your
safety and health. |
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Healthy Living
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Healthy living means making
positive choices that enhance your personal
physical, mental and spiritual health. |
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Hearing Services / Screening
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| Information on hearing
health services which promote equity of people who
are deaf, deafened and hard of hearing. |
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Hospitals
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There are three hospitals in Windsor and Essex
County |
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Providers & Resources
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| There are many
health-related services available in Windsor-Essex,
from Alzheimer's to chronic headache information to
ostomy support. |
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Walk-in Medical Clinics
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| There are walk-in and
after hours/weekend medical clinics throughout
Windsor-Essex, many next to pharmacies, medical labs
and other services. |
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In Home Services
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| In home programs
provide professionals and services that you can rely
on around the clock, or on as as-needed basis. |
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Professional Associations
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| Provides the location
of local professional and medical associations. |
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Counseling /Mental Health
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| Looking for low-cost
compassionate and confidential counseling? The
following non-profit counseling services or support
groups can offer support to individuals, couples and
families dealing with a variety of issues. |
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Crisis Services
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Local services are available to help with
information, support , intervention and assessment
when people are experiencing emotional or physical
crises. |
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Diabetes Services/Support |
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More than 2 million Canadians have diabetes. By the
end of the decade this number is expected to rise to
3 million. Learn more about this disease, its
symptoms and ways to manage diabetes, live a long
and healthy life, and to avoid or delay
complications. |
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Shopping and Delivery |
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There are a limited number of grocery stores that
provide in-home shopping and delivery services. |
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