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SUMMARY:Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month. Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)\, is a disease in which the lungs become scarred (fibrosis). Over time\, scarring destroys normal lung tissue. Eventually the lungs will not be able to provide the body with sufficient oxygen and will cause shortness of breath\, especially when walking and exercising. \nPF can be caused by working conditions. The OHCOW website has information about workplace hazards. When an interstitial lung disease includes scar tissue in the lung. One of the subgroups of interstitial lung disease is those that are related to occupational exposures (exposures that occur at work)\, referred to as “pneumoconioses”. \nMore Resources: \nPulmonary Fibrosis Foundation \nMcintyre Powder \nSilica
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/pulmonary-fibrosis-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is an annual day to commemorate the achievements of workers and to acknowledge workers’ movements that have fought for fair treatment and safe working conditions\, both in the past and presently. It has its origins in the labour union movement\, which advocated for workers’ rights at a time when employers had no responsibility to listen to the concerns of workers. \nLabour Day began in Canada on April 15\, 1872\, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto Trades Assembly\, the original central labour body in Canada\, organized the country’s first significant ‘workers demonstration. \nRead about the role Toronto Unionists played in the creation of Labour Day as a national holiday!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/labour-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance for everyone to increase awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss\, family and friends\, charitable organizations\, professionals\, politicians\, volunteers\, and community members. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative surrounding suicide and transforming how we perceive this complex issue. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness\, understanding\, and support. ~ International Association for Suicide Prevention \nOHCOW’s annual Mayday\, Mayday Webinar Series addresses workplace mental health with real life stories from workers and up-to-date research and commentary from professionals in the field of mental health. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/suicide-prevention-day/
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SUMMARY:World First Aid Day
DESCRIPTION:World First Aid Day is a global observance held on the second Saturday in September. It was instituted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 2000 and has been celebrated each year ever since. \nThe term “first aid” refers to the help available to anyone with a sudden injury or illness. Its main purpose is to preserve life and prevent exacerbation of the condition. This is not always done by medical staff. In emergency situations\, ordinary people often have to provide first aid to save someone’s life. First aid does not require prior knowledge and can be improvised. However\, if a first aid person does not know what to do\, they may hurt themselves rather than help. This is why the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies encourages everyone to receive basic first aid training or at least educate themselves using all available reliable sources. \nWorld First Aid Day aims to raise awareness of how first aid can prevent injuries and save lives in crises and everyday situations\, as well as enhance access to first aid. The events and activities on this day focus on first aid training. Each year\, a new general theme for the day is chosen\, and participants are encouraged to plan events around the current year’s theme. \nRecent polling by the Canadian Red Cross shows that nearly 40 per cent of Canadians say they have been in an emergency situation where they have had to perform first aid; however\, only 18 per cent are currently certified. so ensure you have the skills needed to save lives when an emergency happens. \nInfo about first aid courses: \nCanadian Health Care Provider Training Institute \nFirst Aid 4U \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-first-aid-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nThe day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools\, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
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