Excited to share another article from the research we have been doing at Langs. More evidence that collaborative care is beneficial as we try to minimize the use of opioids in the management of MSK issues. bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

During Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) Week, we celebrate MRTs who work behind the scenes and play a key role in our health care system. Thank you for the valuable work you do. #MRTWeek2022 camrt.ca/events/mrt-wee… CAMRT/ACTRM

If you are older than 65 and answer YES to any of these 3 questions, your falls risk is very high! November is #FallsPreventionMonth Check my YouTube channel for tips how to avoid falls.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember. If you're joining an event today, layers of protection (such as wearing a mask when indoors) can help reduce risks associated with COVID-19 and other circulating respiratory viruses. Stay home if you feel sick.

Grateful for the NPs I am fortunate to collaborate with at Langs and around the province

Are you living with #chronicpain? Would you like to connect with others and learn self-management strategies? Join the Chronic Pain Champions - No Whining Allowed FB group. chronicpainchampions.com/support-group.…

Period Poverty As the man who wrote this monologue, I think it’s appropriate that I bring your attention to this issue and an organization that is trying to help. girlshelpinggirlsperiod.org Kids in the Hall: Menstruation youtu.be/Cm4FdyWaOCo via YouTube

'nuff said...

Good to know…

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Some great info for those experiencing pain and struggling with sleep

“I don’t have time” is a common reason I hear from patients that they don’t exercise. I talk about exercise snacks with them. These are great options!

Chronic pain is complicated. This is American but many of the same issues are true here in Canada too

Will definitely be sharing this with patients!

As the Fall weather is here and Winter approaches, we are happy to open the Langs indoor walking track on Saturday mornings so community members can move their bodies! Check out langs.org for more information, or stop by on Saturdays starting October 14, 2023.

Proud to be a part of this innovative program!

Focusing on the #chronicpain, reducing it, or eliminating it, can worsen the pain experience by adding more focus to the pain. Change your focus to living well by using active self-management strategies to change your experience & life. Learn more at chronicpainchampions.com.

If you're currently doing what you're doing for #chronicpain and it's not working, change what you're doing. I found relief by changing how I think about, feel about, and manage the pain Find resources, including a free e-book, at my website: chronicpainchampions.com.

If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak. That’s normal. Even the best in the world have massive doubts. Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish. Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them

A reminder from my 32-page e-book about pain rehabilitation and self-management. Download your free copy: chronicpainchampions.com/free-e-book.ht…. 👉No need to provide your contact email. 👉No upselling. 👉No hassles.