Health
CFB Shilo walks to Light the Way Out of Darkness for suicide prevention week
Army bases, especially combat bases, have a higher number of suicides than any other environment, including the Air Force and Navy, the health promotions manager said.
Cycle to the Shield for Wounded Warriors
Sergeant Rob Nederlof is cycles into CFB Shilo Base Maintenance during his To the Shield, Prairie Thousand cycle tour fundraising for the Wounded Warriors PTSD support dog program raising awareness of mental health issues. His cycle journey made the half way point at...
Sage harvest for cleansing and healing
Sage harvesters from the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG) were out around the CFB Shilo on Aug. 9 collecting the herb for medicinal and cleansing purposes. Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag.K-J MillarShilo Stag For the second year in a row, a group of harvesters...
Golf advice to avoid poison ivy — Jim MacKenzie says stay on fairway if your ball lost in brush
Finding a lost ball in the brush adjacent to the fairway at the Shilo Country Club might result in poison ivy rash on bare skin, especially if golfing in shorts.
What do you know about postpartum depression?
The Mental Health Services team at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) has produced this article to spread awareness of a common, but not often talked about mental illness which impacts many of our Defence Team members and their families: Post-partum Depression
How do you protect yourself, child plus your pets from tick-borne diseases?
After going for a hike in the vicinity of CFB Shilo, or elsewhere in Manitoba, perform a thorough tick check after being outdoors. Inspect yourself, your children and pets for ticks and remove any ticks found as soon as possible. Do not stop if you find one tick — there may be more. Bathing soon after coming indoors is a good way to find ticks.
Sizzling temperatures: what do you know about heat stress prevention?
The latest reading for the CFB Shilo Wet Bulb Global Temperature (WBGT) Outdoor Heat Stress monitor at 9:45 a.m. was 26.6 degrees. This advisory is in effect until June 7 at 1800 hrs.
Effectively remove ticks using fine pair of tweezers
Here in Shilo and its vast hinterland, some of us have lost the battle dealing with wood or “dog ticks” while enjoying hikes through grassy areas with our canine companions in and around the Base or perhaps on the Sprucewood trails.
Stop shopping at community pharmacies – CFB Shilo’s pharmacy can fill your needs
Are you a military member? Do you drive to Brandon to buy medications like Tylenol and Advil from civilian stores like Shoppers Drug Mart? If you answered yes to both of those questions, consider visiting the pharmacy at 11 CF Health Services Centre on this Base.
April is dental health month — teach children at early age proper dental hygiene
April is dental health month, so what better time for 1 Dental Unit Det Shilo to share information concerning children’s oral health. Start proper dental hygiene at a young age, once your child starts with their baby teeth.
