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SUMMARY:Kidney Health Month
DESCRIPTION:March is Kidney Health Month in Canada. If you haven’t yet considered the way your mighty kidneys impact your overall health\, now is the time. \nKidneys are often misunderstood and their value to overall health underestimated. Kidneys are vital organs with an important role\, including removing waste from the body\, helping to make red blood cells\, and regulating blood pressure. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease\, and heart disease can be both a cause and a complication for those living with kidney disease. See the Kidney.ca website for more information. \nGO TO WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/kidney-health-month/
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SUMMARY:World Hearing Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme builds upon the 2024 focus on changing mindsets towards ear and hearing care. We invite individuals of all ages to empower themselves to ensure healthy ears and hearing for themselves and others. This campaign aims to inspire behaviour change to protect hearing from loud sounds\, prevent hearing loss\, check hearing regularly\, use hearing devices if needed\, and support those living with hearing loss. Empowered individuals can drive change within themselves and in society at large. See the website here. \nKey messages for 2025: \n\nBy 2030\, over 500 million people are expected to have disabling hearing loss requiring rehabilitation.\nOver one billion young people face the risk of permanent hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud sounds during recreational pastimes such as listening to music and video gameplay.\nHow we hear in the future depends on how we care for our ears today as many cases of hearing loss can be avoided through the adoption of safe listening and good hearing care practices. For those living with hearing loss\, early identification and access to timely rehabilitation are essential to achieving their highest potential.\n You can take steps today to ensure good hearing health throughout life.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-hearing-day-3/
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. See website here. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-womens-day-2025/
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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March\, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain\, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. \nEvent organizers include colleges and universities\, hospitals\, medical research facilities\, K-12 schools\, advocacy groups\, outreach organizations\, professional associations\, government agencies\, corporations\, and more. \nGO TO WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/brain-awareness-week-2025/
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SUMMARY:World Kidney Day
DESCRIPTION:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide[1]. If left undetected and not treated timely\, CKD can progress to kidney failure\, leading to severe complications and premature mortality. By 2040\, CKD is projected to become the 5th leading cause of years of life lost[2]\, highlighting the urgent need for global strategies to combat kidney disease. \nPopulations at high risk for kidney disease should undergo targeted testing. \nThe major risk factors for kidney disease are: \n\nDiabetes\nHypertension\nCardiovascular disease\nObesity\nFamily history of kidney disease.\n\nGo to website for more information. \nSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-kidney-day-2/
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SUMMARY:National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:March 17-22\nThe third week in March is National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week. This prevention week focuses on providing education\, resources\, and information on risks of poisons and inhalant. Many workplaces have dangers for workers in potentially coming in contact with poisons in its many forms. \nWhat are inhalants?\nAlthough other misused materials can be inhaled\, the term inhalants refer to the various substances that people typically take only by inhaling. These substances include: \n\nsolvents (liquids that become gas at room temperature)\naerosol sprays\ngases\nnitrites\n\nOne Hit of an Inhalant Can Cause: \n\nNausea and disorientation\nLimb spasms\nLoss of consciousness and asphyxiation\nDeath\n\nMore information to come on this topic.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-inhalant-and-poisons-awareness-week-2025/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: New Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Infographic for Agricultural Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about OHCOW’s new Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) among Temporary Foreign Agriculture Workers (TFAW) Infographic and the experience and science behind it. \nWe will discuss the importance of the issue\, and the innovative collaboration between OHCOW ergonomists and our temporary foreign agriculture worker outreach team that led to the infographic creation. \nWe will review the infographic\, as well as our associated new worker warm-up wallet card and discuss how both resources can be used with\, and by\, Ontario temporary foreign agricultural workers. \nWe will also review our Where Does is Hurt? Body Mapping Workshop for temporary foreign agricultural workers\, and discuss how this type of engagement can help better understand where workers may be experiencing aches and pains\, whether these might be related to their work\, and how we can draw from this information to explore recommendations and strategies for prevention. \nLastly\, we will discuss how to access virtual or print copies of our temporary foreign agricultural worker resources\, and opportunities to collaborate on\, or host\, our workshops for workers in your networks. \nPresenters will include: \n\nEduardo Huesca\, Project Manager\, OHCOW\nMelissa Statham\, Ergonomist\, OHCOW-Windsor Clinic\nAndrew Flanagan\, Ergonomist\, OHCOW-Sarnia Clinic\nOHCOW’s TeaMWork Project Temporary Foreign Agricultural Worker Outreach Team\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/new-musculoskeletal-disorder-msd-infographic-for-agricultural-workers/
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