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Niagara North FHT to Collaborate in Health Tapestry Program

Niagara North FHT to Collaborate in Health Tapestry Program The Standard Article published December 12, 2017. Article in full pasted below. Suzanne Mason, The Standard Niagara-on-the-Lake has been chosen as the sixth site in Ontario to participate in the Health Tapestry program that assists people aged 70 and older stay healthy longer and remain in their homes.

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Interprofessional Community of Practice for Physical Activity in Primary Care

Exercise is medicine, and physical activity is a vital sign.

Supporting safe, appropriate physical activity can be an important part of helping patients meet their goals. In addition to supporting general health and wellness, moving more can help patients avoid falls, improve their mental health, and manage chronic conditions. Some teams are equipped with the expertise of a kinesiologist or a physiotherapist, but for those teams who aren’t, physical activity is something that all care providers can work together to build into their patients’ care.