Health and Happiness Resources

Wellness Activity Waiver

Homewood Health Wellness Sessions

Yoga in the Chapel

Yoga is currently cancelled until further notice. Please visit this page or the Staff Calendar for updates as to when yoga will resume.

Yoga will be led by a Certified Yoga Instructor in the Chapel (A-Wing). The classes are free of charge for staff. Don't forget to bring a mat and water! You will be required to complete an Employee Wellness Waiver if you wish to participate. 

Massage Therapy with Westervelt College

In 2019, the BCHS partnered with Westervelt College and had Massage therapy students on-site completing their clinical placement hours and offerring complimentary 15 minute seated massages to staff. Keep an eye out on your email, and the Staff Calendar as this is where we will post any upcoming information regarding Massage therapy students coming back to BCHS!

Wellness Corporate Partners

Please note that in order to receive the discount you must present your Hospital Identification Badge. In addition, some of the providers below have specific contact information in order to obtain the discount. Please visit the BCHS Intranet for full details.

1. Modo Yoga (Brantford): 15% off 
2. Ahh the Spahh (Paris): 10% off 
3. Balanced Life Health & Wellness Clinic (Paris): 10% off
4. The Beauty Barn (Brantford): 13% off
5. EWYN Weight Loss Studio (Brantford): 50% off
6. Movati Athletic Club (Brantford): $28.19 bi-weekly
7. Rejuvenate Cosmestic Clinic and Spa (Brantford): 20% off
8. The Fitness Centre (ladies club) (Brantford): $30 a month

 Wellness Emails

• April 2019
• May 2019
• June 2019
• July 2019
• August 2019
• September 2019
• October 2019
• November 2019
• December 2019
• January 2020
• February 2020
• March 2020 

 Homewood Health

You can access lots of helpful articles on the Homewood Health website. There are lots of interesting articles in the Homeweb Library which discuss the following (but not limited to):

• Career Development
• Communication
• Fitness
• Mental Health
• Nutrition

 Organizational Health and Safety

• Ladder Safety
• Summer Hazards
• Overexertion
• MSDS
• New Workers
• Workplace Violence
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Clean Hands

Spring & Summer

Going to a barbeque or potluck this summer? Try out some of these recipes that are sure to be a hit!

• Six bean salad with sriracha lime vinaigrette
• Grilled corn on the cob with cajun lime rub
• Curried carrot dip
• Herbed potato salad
• Ultimate Summer grilling menu

 Holiday Season

• Healthy eating for holidays and events - Canada's food guide (Health Canada)
• Happy, healthy holidays - Unlock Food
• 11 Holiday healthy-eating tips from a Registered Dietitian – Published in SELF (Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDE) 
• 35 healthy side dishes - Taste of Home 
• Gift guide for the healthy home cook - Real Good Eats
• 15 Unique holiday foods from around the world – Published on Healthline (Katey Davidson, MScFN RD)  

It's official… that long stretch of winter is here. The holidays have passed and the excitement of a New Year (and decade!) has come and gone. People often find it difficult to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and changes through the winter months. We are here to help! Below are some guides, complete with quick and easy tips, to help with everything from meal prep to staying active. Planning a trip south of the border? We’ve got you covered.

• 5 Habits to Make your Workday Healthier
• Lunch Prep 101: Your Go-to Guide for the Work Week – Real Good Eats
• 11 ways to stay active in the winter (Heart and Stroke Foundation)
• Healthy Eating While on Vacation
• How to Still Eat Well While Travelling

 Nutrition Tips & Resources

• Unsure what's in season? Take a look at Foodland Ontario's availability guide.
• It can be difficult to make healthy choices during special occasions and events that involve food. Use the strategies on Canada's Good Guide to help you!
• Going on a trip? Take a look at dietitian recommended health snacks!
• Going camping? Here are some healthy camping food ideas!
• Took a look at the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation's nutrition tips for you and your family this summer.
• We love this article by Katey Davidson, Registered Dietitian: How to stop eating for other people, and start living for you. 

Have nutrition-related questions or concerns? Did you know that a Registered Dietitian (RD) is the only regulated health professional with the nutrition expertise, education, and practical training required to provide sound and evidence-based nutrition advice and recommendations? You can seek out assistance via one of the following channels:

1. Telehealth Nutrition Services: Geared towards general inquiries regarding healthy eating. 
2. Your family doctor/family health team (FHT)
3. Community health centres: Registered Dietitian on staff for one-on-one consultations and community-based group settings.
4. Fee-for-service Registered Dietitians: These RDs work in private practice or for corporations (e.g., Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys, etc.). There is a cost associated with their services which can often be covered by extended health benefits plans! (Note: These services are not presently covered by the benefits package for BCHS provided by Green Shield Canada)
5. Local Health Integration Network (LHIN): Do you currently receive home care services through the LHIN? If so, you may be eligible for a visit by a home care RD. Ask your community coordinator for more information!