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SUMMARY:MOVEMBER: Men's Health Month 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#F0ECEC”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Grow A Moustache… for Men’s Health!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23007481″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1761160288694{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”53850″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″ row_id=”test”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA Special Report: The Real Face of Men’s Health\nRead the new report for a look at what men’s health really looks like. Canadian research by the Movember Institute of Men’s Health gives insights into men’s health and how it relates to their work and their family lives. It looks at not only statistics but real case studies\, and delves into what is causing high rates of depression and premature mortality among men across the country. What positive ways can men be better served by physical and mental health resources? Download a pdf of this important document. \nRead Report[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”53901″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_id=”top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Movember is a global movement tackling mental health\, suicide\, prostate and testicular cancer. Grow a Mo or choose how you’ll get involved. Sign up today and have fun\, raise funds\, and help men live longer\, healthier lives! \nDo Movember at work\nFundraise at your workplace to champion men’s health! \nBoost connection with colleagues and drive employee engagement! Movember can stimulate serious conversations about men’s mental health and wellbeing. But it’s also about having fun and feeling engaged and motivated. A friendly competition between departments or industry partners can help build community spirit and raise more funds too for this important cause! \nWomen can be involved too! Commit to running or walking 60KM over the month\, at your own pace! Movember is a fun inclusive event that everyone can participate in\, whether a workplace or a community group! \nSign up today[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGet the App!\n \nKick off your Movember journey with the official app. It allows for more social interactions to support your fundraising efforts\, and closer connection to the Mo Community to feel supported through the month. User friendly for newcomers. \nGet the App[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMovember and Occupational Health and Safety\nGreat impact can be made in the workplace\, as men at risk of injury on the job or occupational illnesses can research and share information. Men aren’t always keen on opening up conversations with health and safety representatives and supervisors about their concerns. Let’s start! Anyone who suspects an illness\, including cancer\, might be work-related\, can contact OHCOW for advisement. Check out our Work-Related Cancers page for more information. The Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) features a Disease Surveillance System Data tool which helps show relative risk for a variety of sectors and exposures. \nIt is known that men are less likely to seek support for mental health\, depression and emotional distress. In 2023\, research was done specifically on the mental health of workers in the skilled trades\, and found a connection between physical safety on the job and mental health. OHCOW’s StressAssess Survey is a valuable tool for analyzing psychosocial stressors in the workplace. The Opioid-Related Harms among Ontario Workers project is a four-year collaboration between the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and the OCRC at Ontario Health. It addresses the connection between male-dominated trades and opioid use. \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series has featured sessions on mental health in male-dominated trades\, such as the 2023 webinar\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \nSee the playlist for the 2025 Mayday\, Mayday here. \nLet’s keep issues surrounding men’s health on our radar all year long\, starting this month with MO-VEMBER![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/movember-mens-health-month-2025/
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SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#DBE2E2″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tools for Lung Cancer Prevention” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23007481″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1761144066987{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”53823″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1761143800001{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nPrevention\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Silica Control Tool was created to address the severe health risks caused by crystalline silica in the workplace. It was originally developed for the construction industry in British Columbia\, but adapted for Ontario workers too. A new version of the  tool was created this year for the Surface Mining sector. Any workplace where gravel\, dust\, cut glass\, or other substances is present increases the risk for workers for lung cancer and other diseases. Sign up for the free tool today! \nGO TO SCT PAGE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nDiesel Exhaust: Lung Cancer Risk Calculator\nAt OHCOW\, we are working to make tools accessible to those who risk lung disease and cancer due to hazardous exposure in the workplace. As an organization who holds knowledge transfer as one of our main goals\, there are many resources on our site that address this topic. The Diesel Exhaust Lung Cancer Risk Calculator can help with those who work where automobile exhaust is present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nResearch\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMcintyre Powder Project\nOHCOW has also initiated research on lung disease contracted by those in the mining industry\, particularly those miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder. See our webpage detailing the work that has been done on this issue. \nMore information about lung cancer is available on our Work Related Cancer page\, and on the federal website\, Lung Cancer Awareness Month.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/lung-cancer-awareness-month-4/
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SUMMARY:Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#1E9EBE”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Preventing Pancreatic Cancer in the Workplace” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1761228013975{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”53881″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nWhat is the Pancreas?\nThe pancreas is a pear-shaped gland\, measuring about six inches\, located in the abdomen near the stomach. Its emits enzymes that aid in digestion\, metabolism and blood glucose levels. When cancer occurs in the pancreas\, it is known to be difficult to detect and treat. \nAccording to the Pancreatic Cancer Canada website\, more than 7\,000 Canadians were diagnosed with the disease in 2024. It is fatal in almost 90% of cases\, making it among the deadliest of all cancers. Research shows that Gen-Xers and Millennials are facing a significantly higher risk of developing pancreatic and other cancers than previous generations. \n\nFirefighting and Pancreatic Cancer\nFirefighters die of cancer at a rate up to four times higher than the general population. Presumptive coverage under the WSIB streamlines the assessment of certain firefighter WSIB claims by presuming the worker’s injury or occupational disease is work-related\, making it faster and easier for firefighters to access WSIB benefits and services. In 2023 Ontario expanded presumptive occupational cancer coverage for firefighters and fire investigators to include  pancreatic cancers. See Ontario website. \nOther at-risk occupations\n\nMetal processing: Exposure to metalworking fluids\, degreasers\, and rust.\nAgriculture: Farmers have reported frequent exposure to pesticides.\nChemical\, petroleum\, and rubber industries: Involves exposure to a variety of chemicals.\n\nPrinting and dry cleaning: Both industries involve exposure to specific solvents and chemicals.\nManufacturing: Workers in transformer manufacturing and those involved with dyes are at risk.\n\nPANCREATIC CANCER CANADA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nHow to Help\nFundraising 5K event: Kicking PancreAS™! \nThe Kicking PancreAS™ (formerly Light up the Lake™) is a fun\, high-energy evening 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities! Every step you take helps push for life-saving research\, improved treatment and management options and\, and hope for those impacted by this disease. \nLondon November 22:Springbank Gardens; Burlington  November 30: Burlington Waterfront[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nHere are other ways to help: \nMake a donation – Your gift can help us to shift the narrative around pancreatic cancer from the well-held notion that it is a death sentence\, to it being a treatable and survivable cancer.  Give today. \nFollow Us – Follow Pancreatic Cancer Canada on social media\, and post your photos using the hashtags #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth and #SurvivalNotSympathy. Whether you’re wearing purple in a selfie\, or sharing the landmarks lit purple in your city/town; we want to see what this day means to you. \nHost your own Fundraiser – Create an event in your community to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and funds to advance advocacy\, support services and innovative research. Learn more. \nEngage Your Community – Ask your town or city to make a Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month proclamation during council proceedings to officially recognize this disease and its significance for members of the community. You can also ask local businesses to display a poster with the signs and symptoms or fact sheet in their window (available below). \nStart a Conversation – Share your story on social media and get your network talking about pancreatic cancer. You can share your own story related to pancreatic cancer\, posts from our social media pages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month-2/
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SUMMARY:National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_image=”53967″ top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Addiction in the Workplace” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1763044990088{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is November 16–22\, 2025. NAAW highlights solutions that help address the harms related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. It provides an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention and harm reduction\, talk about treatment and recovery\, and discuss solutions for change. See the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. \nSee OHCOW’s page about Occupational related addiction here. This page features webinars on Opioid use and other addiction behaviours as it relates to the work environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]Go to Page[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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