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What do you do to take care of yourself? How do you meet your basic needs and manage stress? July 24th is International Self Care Day. Self care has been more promoted throughout the years as it is recognized to have more of a benefit to our well-being and is especially more important nowadays that we are accessible 24/7 with how technology has evolved.

As many communities across Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, continue to experience wildfire smoke, the North Shore Family Health Team wants to help you stay informed and protect your health. Even if the smoke doesn't look heavy, it can still affect air quality. Wildfire smoke contains tiny particles that can travel deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, increasing the risk of breathing problems and other health issues. Current wildfir

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness month, which helps to raise awareness about the impact migraines and headaches can have on daily life, reduces stigma, and can help connect people living with headaches or migraines to provide support.

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month! Bladder cancer is common, but it is not as well-known as other cancers. It is the 5th most common cancer with about 37 people being diagnosed per day, or 13 400 people per year.

Every year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day reminds us of something both simple and powerful: quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health.

In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, I wanted to share my own experience with thyroid disease — from first noticing something was off, to being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and becoming cancer-free, and living life without a thyroid.