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Contact Information (All fields must be filled ... thank you.) Name: School/Agency: Street: City: Postal Code: Phone Number: Email: Event/Purpose: Date Required: Please select the method of delivery: Pick up at Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit,  Brockville Office (458 Laurier Blvd.) Pick up at Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit,  Smiths Falls Office (25 Johnston St.) Pick up at Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit,  Kemptville Office (8 Asa St., Unit 2) Pick up at Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit,  Gananoque Office (375 William St.S.) Send by mail to the address in my contact information Please note these pamphlets will only be delivered to residents within Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties, Ontario, Canada. Topic Links Nutrition Tobacco Injury Prevention Substance Abuse Prevention Physical Activity Skin Cancer Prevention Oral Health Sexual Health/Relationship Nutrition  Qty. 1. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide Having the amount and type of food recommended and following the tips in Canada's Food Guide will help: Meet your needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; Reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis; Contribute to your overall health and vitality. Qty. 2. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - a resource for educators & communicators (for teachers only) Educators and communicators play a vital role in helping Canadians to understand and use Canada's Food Guide. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide-A Resource for Educators and Communicators provides background information, tips and tools to complement each recommendation in Canada's Food Guide.  Qty. 3. When Your Child is a Picky Eater It is important that children develop healthy eating habits early in life. Here are some strategies to help your child eat well.  Qty. 4. What's for Lunch? (Ideas for children) Three simple steps to create a lunch your kids will eat. With a little bit of advanced planning you will be able to make a well-balanced lunch in minutes. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Qty. 5. Mix & Match for Peanut-Free Fun A list of items from the food groups of Canada's Food Guide for safe, peanut-free snacks and meals that kids will love!  Qty. 6. Peanut-Free Nutrition for Children Don't panic! There are many meals and snacks that are peanut-free and easy to make.  Qty. 7. Peanut & Nut Allergy - Important Information for Teachers, Principals, and School Councils - What to do when there is a peanut/nut allergy in your school. Everyone who has contact with a child who is allergic to peanuts/nuts must be informed about he potentially severe nature and proper treatment of the allergy.  Qty. 8. Eat those Veggies! Tips to get kids to eat vegetables Vegetables are packed with nutrients, but how can we encourage the kids to actually eat their veggies?  Qty. 9. Busy Bodies Creative food and play ideas for your preschooler (ages 3 to 5)  Qty. 10. Eat Right. Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-5. - This booklet is full of everyday ideas that parents and caregivers can put into action so their three-to-five year olds can eat right and be active.  Qty. 11. Eat Right. Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of children ages 6-8.  - This booklet is full of everyday ideas that parents and caregivers can put into action so their five-to-eight year olds can eat right and be active. Tobacco   (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. About Tobacco Tobacco is a plant that contains the drug nicotine. Even though tobacco causes many health problems, people all over the world have been using it for hundreds of years.  Qty. 2. Smoke-Free Homes - Steps to make your home smoke-free A smoke-free home means that no one smokes inside the home. Ask a smoker to take it outside. You and your family are worth it.  Qty. 3. Clear the air Protect yourself and your family from second hand smoke.  Qty. 4. Make your Car and Home Smoke-Free A guide to protecting your family from second-hand smoke. Breathing in second-hand smoke causes over 1,000 deaths in Canadian non-smokers from lung cancer and heart disease every year.  Qty. 5. Quit - You Have it in You Eight tips to make quitting easier. Thinking cold turkey? It's not the only way! Don't smoke? Help a friend quit.  Qty. 6. On the Road to Quitting This guide will help you to prepare and take action to successfully stop smoking. Take the time to think about the issues and follow the steps. Move at your own pace. If you do, you'll be able to set and reach your goal. Injury Prevention (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! Activities with wheels are fun and are good ways to get exercise. But it's important to stay safe. Head injuries are the #1 cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheels. A helmet could save your child's life!  Qty. 2. Aim for Safety, Target the Label Product labels appear on all chemicals. Labels with hazard symbols and safety warnings give information you need to know to use the product safely. Learn the symbols. Follow the instructions and you could prevent an injury.  Qty. 3. Healthy Environments for Children - What you can do Children come into closer contact with their environment than adults. They crawl on the floor and the ground, put their fingers in their mouths and because of their curious nature touch and taste things without knowing if they are harmful. They may also be more sensitive to some harmful substances because of their stage of development. As a parent or caregiver you have an important role to play in providing a healthy environment for your children.  Qty. 4. Pool/Sun Safety Tear-off Sheets Having a backyard pool is exciting for small children. At this time, parents need to be aware of preventable injuries, like drowning or near drowning, in wading pools, above ground or in ground pools. Children need your close supervision so that your summer days are spent with your family having fun rather than in the emergency department.  Qty. 5. Child Car Seats - Quick Facts  Qty. 6. Mouthguards Of all the body parts, the mouth area is injured the most during contact sports. Learn how a mouthguard protects you and how you take care of one. Substance Abuse Prevention (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. About Alcohol Alcohol and its effects, the dangers and the law, reducing risks and getting help - some of the topics covered in this publication.  Qty. 2. About Cocaine Cocaine and its effects, the dangers and the law, reducing risks and getting help - some of the topics covered in this publication. Qty. 3. About Marijuana Marijuana and its effects, the dangers, medical uses and the law, reducing risks and getting help - some of the topics covered in this publication.  Qty. 4. Partying and Getting Drunk This pamphlet reviews the definition, consequences and risks of binge drinking; the signs of alcohol poisoning and how to respond to someone who has passed out; how to be safer when drinking and where to go if one wants to stop drinking but can’t. Physical Activity (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. Eat Right. Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-5. This booklet is full of everyday ideas that parents and caregivers can put into action so their three-to-five year olds can eat right and be active.  Qty. 2. Eat Right. Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of children ages 6-8 This booklet is full of everyday ideas that parents and caregivers can put into action so their five-to-eight year olds can eat right and be active.  Qty. 3. Busy Bodies Creative food and play ideas for your preschooler (ages 3 to 5) Skin Cancer Prevention (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. Sun Safety/Pool Safety Tear-Off Sheets Sunny warm weather in spring and summer is exciting to many of us. It is a time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. It is also a time when the sun's rays are the strongest. UV rays from the sun and tanning beds are one of the main causes of skin cancer. By protecting your skin and by being "sun safe", most skin cancers can be prevented.  Qty. 2. Sun Sense Are you at risk of skin cancer? No one is completely safe from the sun. Over time, exposure to the UV rays of the sun, especially sunburns, can cause skin cancer.  Qty. 3. Know your ABCD's (bookmark) Learn to recognize moles that could be melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.  Qty. 4. Tanning under Lights If you think going to a tanning salon is a safe way to tan, think again! By learning the facts about tanning now, you can protect yourself from skin cancer later in life.  Qty. 5. Killer Tanning Facts Contrary to what some might say, there is no safe way to tan your skin. This pamphlet from the Canadian Cancer Society describes the “real deal” about indoor tanning equipment. Oral Health (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. CINOT Fact Sheet CINOT is a provincially and municipally funded program for children in need of dental treatment. This program ensures that all Ontario children in urgent need of dental care will receive immediate treatment.  Qty. 2. Oral Health: Different Ages/Different Stages Healthy teeth and gums are important as your child grows to help them develop good speech, healthy eating habits and good social skills. This booklet provides oral health recommendations from birth to 12 years.  Qty. 3. Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids Healthy Smiles Ontario is a no-cost dental program for eligible kids 17 years and under.  Qty. 4. Fluoride Facts on fluoride.  Qty. 5. Tooth-brushing Tips for Children  Qty. 6. Mouthguards Of all the body parts, the mouth area is injured the most during contact sports. Learn how a mouthguard protects you and how you take care of one. Sexual Health / Relationships (go back to the top)  Qty. 1. Your Child is Definitely getting a Sex Education Pamphlet for parents of children aged 8-13 years old. Discusses ways to talk to your child about sex and lists resources available for more information.  Qty. 2. Cyber Safety Pamphlet for parents. How to keep your child safe in cyberspace.  Qty. 3. Sharing Our Community Resources: A Parent's Guide (Lanark) List of phone numbers for community resources in each county. Topics include; parenting, childcare and special needs, emergencies, health care, law, money and housing, food and clothing, drugs, alcohol, gambling and education.  Qty. 4. Sharing Our Community Resources: A Parent's Guide (Leeds & Grenville) - List of phone numbers for community resources in each county. Topics include; parenting, childcare and special needs, emergencies, health care, law, money and housing, food and clothing, drugs, alcohol, gambling and education.  Qty. 5. Sexualityandu.ca Pamphlet to promote the website sexualityandu.ca developed by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Information and resources regarding sexual well-being can be found for teens, parents, teachers and health care professionals.  Qty. 6. Are You Right For Each Other? Pamphlet for youth who are currently in a relationship or are thinking about dating. Reviews personal values, legal rights and includes a relationship quiz.  Qty. 7. Sexually Transmitted Infections A booklet describing all sexually transmitted infections, behaviours that are considered risky and ways to reduce your risk. Provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada.  Qty. 8. Sex + HIV Booklet for teens that discusses HIV and how it can be spread. Answers given for common questions from young people regarding HIV, along with a pop quiz to test your knowledge.  Qty. 9. Is Oral Sex Safe? A pamphlet that reviews the risks associated with oral sex, along with risk reduction strategies.  Qty. 10. Choosing a Contraceptive that's Right for you A fold out poster obtained from the sexualityandu.ca website that summarizes all the birth control options available. For each form of birth control it describes how it works, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages to help people choose the method that is right for them.  Qty. 11. Just had Sex? Scared of Pregnancy? Flyer that reviews emergency contraceptive pills (ECP), including when it should be taken and where it can be bought.  Qty. 12. HPV and Screening for Cancer of the Cervix Pamphlet reviews HPV and its link to cervical cancer. Discusses Pap test importance and interpretation of results.  Qty. 13. Are you Ready to be a GRANDPARENT? Pamphlet for parents of teens. Discusses importance of talking to youth about sex and provides a list of Do's and Don'ts for parents.  Qty. 14. Parenting Teenagers: Building Skills: Pamphlet for parents with teens. Provides advice for parents on ways to promote self-esteem, communication and provide encouragement to youth.  Qty. 15. Deciding about Sex Pamphlet for teens that are deciding whether or not to have sex. Reviews sexually transmitted infections, common reasons for not having intercourse and suggestions on how to talk to your partner.  Qty. 16. Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections, Comparative Chart: This comparative chart will help you to understand and identify the different types of STIs and how you can protect yourself from them. Qty. 17. It's Time to Talk about "It": This booklet provides facts on sexuality and HPV and includes an education workbook section that allows you to test your knowledge. Comments (go back to the top)