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September is National Arthritis Month
No one knows what causes arthritis, though scientists have uncovered a host of clues. Something can be done to manage most forms of arthritis, but it's very important that a correct diagnosis is established early. Most therapies work best when started early in the disease process. For more information visit the Arthritis Society of Canada’s website at www.arthritis.ca.

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Jenesta Holloway
Gail Huang
Val Pritchett
Linda Warford
Jill Wheaton
Sandra Brown
Stephanie Power
Daphne Ledrew
Nova Central School District

The Terry Fox Foundation

If you have ever had sex, you are at risk of developing Cervical Cancer. Women in Newfoundland and Labrador have one of the highest rates of Cervical Cancer in the Country. Pap testing should begin when you become sexually active and continue on throughout life. Most women avoid Pap testing due to embarrassment. This increases their risk of Cervical Cancer. Don’t let this happen to you! You have the power to prevent Cervical Cancer. Don’t delay, call your health care provider and schedule your Pap test today!

If you require any additional information regarding cervical cancer, please contact Valerie Fagan, Regional Coordinator of the Cervical Screening Initiatives Program at 651-6264 or e-mail valerie.fagan@centralhealth.nl.ca or call our provincial office toll-free at 1-866-643-8719.

Healthy Bookbags:

Now that students have returned to classroom it is time to give some thought to the effects of carrying bookbags incorrectly.

It has been shown that the incidence of back, neck and shoulder pain is rising among children. This is often due to carrying heavy bookbags, poor bookbag design, improper fit and an overall decrease in physical activity. These factors can result in poor posture, overstretching of soft tissues and unnecessary strain on muscles and joints.

School Zone Safety

Back to school means more children walking and biking on our roads, Because younger children often have limited experience with traffic and lack the skill to negotiate traffic safely motorists need to take special care and be extra alert while driving. Help keep school zones safe by following these important safety rules.

Tips for Smart Lunches and Snacks!

Choose foods from Canada's Food Guide to make your snacks and lunches healthy. A snack should contain something from two food groups and a lunch should contain some thing from all four food groups. Try these ideas at home, work or school.