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Earth Day 2023: The theme for this year is “Invest in our Planet.” Every year, April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, an annual event where people take time out to demonstrate their support for protecting the planet and its environment. As OPSEU Local 101 members we can take steps each and every day to…

(reposted from https://aimseducation.edu/events/neurodiagnosticweek) Neurodiagnostic Week is observed every year during the third full week of April. This year, it takes place from April 16 to 22. This week highlights the concept of neurodiagnostics, the technologies, and the profession, to raise awareness about its groundbreaking achievements in the medical industry as well as encourage students to…

(reposted from www.opseu.org) International Day of Pink is on April 12, 2023, and we’re asking members to share photos of you and your friends, families and colleagues in pink on Wednesday with the hashtags #DayofPink and #OPSEU #SEFPO! With the recent passage of transphobic laws in the US, and the rise in transphobia here in…

Medical laboratory professionals are dedicated health care professionals that provide accurate and timely laboratory test results to physicians and primary caregivers to help make critical medical decisions. They are often working behind closed doors, however their role in patient care is vital to the entire healthcare system. There are approximately 1.2 million laboratory tests performed…

(reposted from the Government of Canada website www.canada.ca/en) Guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in…

Happy Nutrition Month during March and Dietitian’s Day March 15th! OPSEU Local 101 has an amazing and dedicated team of Dietitians in its membership. Dietitians use the science of nutrition to help people understand the connection between food and health, and provide personalized guidance to meet their needs and goals. While many Canadians view dietitians…

Every year on March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day. The Government of Canada’s theme this year is Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres. Let’s celebrate the successful…

Each year communities and organizations across Canada take time in March to recognize the hard work, dedication, resilience and compassion of social workers. In Ontario, we honour these caring professionals during the first full week of March (March 6-12, 2023) Social workers support Ontarians navigating various challenges, including illness, mental health concerns, grief and loss,…

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month, when pharmacy professionals across Canada are recognized for their critical contributions to health care. Pharmacy teams have been an immense force supporting Canadians through the many challenges we’ve faced. From caring for our communities through the pandemic, helping patients navigate care amidst the current health-care crisis, managing ongoing drug shortages…

This month, OPSEU 101 recognizes its small team of Child Life Specialists. These paediatric health care professionals work with children and families in hospitals and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability. They provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play…