Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves! Getting involved improves your care. This is why MIPS offers free patient safety presentations to the public, providing information, resources, and tools that people can use to learn how to: 1) engage with their healthcare team 2) ask questions 3) be informed 4) take part in decision-making, and 5) advocate for themselves & others. If you are looking for valuable education for your community group or organization, and are interested in booking a virtual presentation, visit MIPS.ca/presentations.html for more details.

Health First’s Multi-First One Daily. Taking a daily multivitamin is an important step in maintaining your health and wellbeing, as it can help to significantly reduce the risk of illness and infection. Health First’s Multi-First vitamin is a professional brand with premium ingredients to help restore nutrients in your body. The formula contains a unique marine multi-mineral complex for better absorption, providing bio-active calcium, magnesium and 72 other trace minerals for better absorption. It also contains 50 mg/mcg of B vitamins to support energy and nerve health, and is rich in antioxidants to boost your immunity and overall health.

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation has launched a major fundraising campaign “Pumps for Life”, to raise funds to replace all the infusion pumps at Brandon Regional Health Center. We have 360 of these pumps which are reaching the end of their lifespan. A total of $900,000 is needed to fund this campaign. Infusion pumps are used in every department of the hospital to deliver intravenous medications, blood transfusions and fluid replacement. For more information and to make a donation please visit our website at brhcfoundation.ca or call the office at (204) 578-4226.

Stepping outside into the warmth of a spring day is one of the best moments of the year. Research has shown a strong connection between human health and nature, with a focus on ‘green exercise’. Green exercise is physical activity that takes place in a natural setting. Exercising outdoors helps improve mental and physical health – if you add in some sunlight and a little Vitamin D, you’ll find your mood improving with every step! To feel safe and confident while staying active outdoors, Victoria Lifeline’s GoSafe mobile pendant goes wherever you do and is designed to quickly find you if you need help.

One of the best ways to manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol is to make sure you’re taking your medications properly. SIMPL™ is a collection of services to help you manage your medications effectively and help you reach your health goals. Through SIMPL™ we can: Synchronize your prescriptions to be filled on the same day, provide blister packaging to ensure you never miss a dose, set medication reminders and provide medication reviews. Make your medications work for you with the SIMPL™ program. To find out more, speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today or visit SimplCare.com for more information about this program.

Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves! Getting involved improves your care. This is why MIPS offers free patient safety presentations to the public, providing information, resources, and tools that people can use to learn how to: 1) engage with their healthcare team 2) ask questions 3) be informed 4) take part in decision-making, and 5) advocate for themselves & others. If you are looking for valuable education for your community group or organization, and are interested in booking a virtual presentation, visit MIPS.ca/presentations.html for more details.