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P u n j a b i C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h S e r v i c e s
January 2012
In ThIs Issue:
MYCI MedIa PrograM
Staff
Chief Executive Officer:
Baldev Mutta
Chief Operating Officer:
Amandeep Kaur
Financial Manager:
Ekta Choksi
HR Manager & Executive Assistant:
Jasmin Bhalla
Operations Manager:
Preeti J Gabriel
Case Manager: Mental Health
Program:
Mandeep Grewal
Addictions Worker:
Daljit Basra
Case Manager-Integrated Seniors
Team Program:
Nirpal Bhangoo
Coordinators-Seniors Program:
Rupinder Singh, Gulwinder Bhui,
Robert Sidhu
Family Enhancement Counsellor :
Sandeep Sekhon
Volunteer Coordinator:
Teena Bhuchar
Youth Workers:
Orlando Morgan, Harpreet Dhami,
Satveer Rajania
Community Development
Coordinator-MCB Project:
Neeli Grewal
Front desk –
Anu Randhawa, Parminder Kaur
Settlement Counsellor :
Neelam Rampal
3. Message from the CEO and COO4. IWD Flyers6-8. Malton News13-16. Seniors Program News17. New Hire18. Volunteer News
11730 Airport Road,
Brampton, ON,
L6R 0C7
Head
offICe
Malton
offICe2829 Derry Road East
Mississauga, ON,
L4T 1A5
PHone: 905.790.0808 fax: 905.790.0802
toll free 1.877.290.0808 eMaIl: [email protected]
In tHIs Issue:
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Why is health equity important to Ontario today? While the overall health of Canadian people is improving, the health of those from higher socio-economic groups is improving at a faster rate - widening the health gap. The research in Europe shows that the widening gap between rich and poor leads to poor health for poor people. There is also evidence that people who are more educated lead a good healthy life than people who are poorly educated. We are wondering though, would educated immigrants in low paying jobs have poorer health? There is evidence that immigrants tend to have poorer health after several years of stay in Canada. There is evidence that South Asians are more at risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. There is also evidence that women in the South Asian community have low cancer screening rates. Another alarming concern is the number of youth suicides happening in the South Asian community in the community. It is not simply the poorest that experience less than optimal health; there is a gradient, or risk
across the whole population. In other words, there is a systematic correlation
between social status and health. All Individuals –not simply the least well off -are affected by this gradient.
Crucially, the unequal distribution of health outcomes and the various dimensions of social
disadvantage that cause them are not natural or inevitable. The variations in mortality and morbidity rates for different health related conditions across Canada can be attributed to differences in policy choices. This is what makes health deviations avoidable, and therefore inequitable -unfair and unjust. Health and equity are not only important values in themselves. They also make good economic sense. Measures to ensure fairer health outcomes for all stimulate people’s ability to achieve their potential and thereby optimise economic productivity. They also reduce excess mortality and health care costs, and improve quality of life for all members of society. Ensuring fair health opportunities for everyone is crucial if Canada is to uphold their values of equal opportunity, social justice and solidarity. It is also essential that Ontario increase social cohesion, ensure sustainable development and anticipate demographic changes.We think that the Health Equity Forum organized by Central West LHIN was a step in the right direction. It generated lot of discussion and provided some food for thought for the Health Service Providers. Now discussion aside, let’s see what we can agree to work on…..
Amandeep KaurCOO
CeO & COO MessAGe
Baldev Mutta CEO
Did you know that that people of South Asian descent are more likely to have high blood pressure and diabetes and are at 3-5 times at higher risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population? (See www.heartandstroke.ca/southasian for more information).We are looking to train volunteers who are strongly connected to the South Asian community, and speak at least one South Asian language to help raise awareness of about the risk factors for heart disease and stroke and promote healthy living strategies.If you are passionate about promoting health in the South Asian community, have a strong background in public speaking and/or community outreach, and consider yourself a leader and advocate (or aspire to be a leader and advocate), then this is the volunteer role for you! Having a health background (either in: fitness, nursing, medical/biology, dietician etc. is preferred but not required).As a South Asian Heart Health Ambassador, some of your tasks will include:• Public speaking to raise awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke• Promoting healthy living strategies• Attending South Asian events on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation• Engaging South Asian community leaders in our advocacy & media campaigns etc.For this role, we are asking that you make a minimum 6-month commitment to volunteering, 10 hours a month (weekdays/weekends). We are holding volunteer training sessions in three key areas of the GTA.The training is a great opportunity for volunteers to build their skills & capacity, network and engage with members of the South Asian community. If you are interested in joining our team of South Asian Heart Health Ambassadors, please pre-register and email us a copy of your resume & a cover letter outlining your interest to: Firdaus Ali, Community Mission Specialist for South Asian Communities at: [email protected] or call 416-489-7111 ext. 437 mentioning which area training you would be interested in.• Markham – Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10 am to 3:00 pm at: Welcome Centre, 7220 Kennedy Road, Unit #8, Markham, ON L3R 7P2 (major intersection: Kennedy Road & Denison)• Mississauga - Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 10 am to 3:00 pm at: 25 Watline Avenue, Suite 500 (fifth floor), Mississauga, ON L4Z 2Z1 (major intersection: Hurontario Street and Matheson Blvd.)• Toronto - Saturday, February 25 from 10 am to 3:00 pm at: Heart & Stroke Foundation Provincial Office, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300 (Boardrooms A & B), Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Limited seats available. Pre-registration is required to attend the training.
BE A SOUTH ASIAN HEART HEALTH AMBASSADOR WITH HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION
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The Youth Centre Program provides services to Youth from the South Asian and the Black community. Research has indicated that Youth are experiencing problems in the areas of education, relationships and career development. Some South Asian and Black Youth are involved in drug use, gang activities & violence. PCHS has developed a collaborative approach in addressing these concerns. Two Youth Outreach Workers, one for the South Asian and the other for the Black community are available to help youth from both communities.
MAlTOn YOuTh Centre
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Sounds of laughter and music are a common sight each Thursday evening at our Malton Office. The reason is the MYI- Media Program, an interactive youth program at PCHS. Every Thursday evening 4pm to 8 pm we have 12 youth from the Malton community gather at the Malton office. These youth under the expert guidance of Nik Mutta, the facilitator of the program and our enthusiastic youth outreach worker Orlando Morgan and Alicia Ashmeade (Support Worker) get a good understanding of the music industry.In a supportive environment and with skillful assistance, the youth work on their original compositions of music.
The purpose of the media program is to provide hands on skills to the youth in the field of music production as well
as familiarizing them with various recording equipment to enable them to edit their work. The youth are provided with daily lesson agendas with detailed description of what the evening entails. Light refreshments are also provided to the youth. Currently working in small groups the youth have successfully been able to write compositions and create
songs. Overall MYI- Media program has been a great success, the facilitating team is looking forward to the final product of the youth.
MAlTOn YOuTh Centre
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MAlTOn COMMunITY
BuIldInG PrOjeCT
Peel Parenting PartnershipPeel Parenting Partnership is a partnership of many dif-
ferent organizations including MCBP that have come
together to organize FREE prenatal education workshops
for first time parents in the region of peel. The Parent-
ing Partnership is the most comprehensive prenatal and
parenting class of its kind. With a blend of online and
face-to-face classes, expectant parents learn all about preg-
nancy, preparing for labor and delivery, how to maintain a
strong couple relationship, preparing Dad for his special
role during pregnancy and becoming a father, understand-
ing the financial implications of having a baby and so
much more! The class starts during the early stages of
pregnancy and continues for 14 months after the baby is
born.
PCHS will be training two Parent Educators to facilitate
these education sessions to the expecting parents. Below
is information of where the workshops will be carried
out and also registration information for parents that fall
under the noted criteria.
1. Centre for Education and Training, 263 Queen St E.
Brampton with web classes starting February 8, 2012 and
Face-to-Face Classes beginning Apr 4, 2012 for parents
expecting babies between May 20, 2012 and June 16, 2012,
2. Meadowvale Library, 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre
Circle, Mississauga with web classes starting April 4, 2012
and Face-to-Face Classes beginning May 30, 2012 for
parents expecting babies between July 15 and August 11,
2012.
Parents can register at 905-595-0722 ext 4000 (which is
the number for the Centre for Education and Training)
LIT YouthThe Malton Community Building Project and the City of
Mississauga have been partnering for the last four years to
deliver leadership training to youth in the Malton Commu-
nity. Since 2009, over 75 youth have been trained as Com-
munity Peer Leaders and have given back hundreds of
community service hours running after school programs
for elementary school-aged students in Malton.
The students who are all currently in grades 9 – 12 , at-
tend 32 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of
volunteer placement. The Leadership in Training (LIT)
Program offers youth an opportunity to develop leader-
ship and life skills and to become positive role models
in the community. The training prepares them for teach-
ing and recreational positions specifically geared towards
elementary school- aged children.
We are pleased to announce that in February 2012,
twenty-five students will once again graduate from this
esteemed Leadership Training Program. To fulfill the vol-
unteer component of this training, the students, under the
supervision of City of Mississauga Parks and Recreation
staff, will be offering afterschool programming to Malton
Elementary Schools. This opportunity to participate in a
recreation program designed by the City of Mississauga
Parks and Recreation is students in designated schools
free of charge. The programs will run, Tuesdays, Wednes-
days and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., between March
20 and June 7, 2012.
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India Rainbow
Com
munity Services of Peel
A United Way Funded Agency www.indiarainbow.org
Women’s Focus Group To better understand the needs of women living in Brampton & Caledon
Central West LHIN (an agency of Ontario Ministry of Health and Long ‐ Term Care) is seeking your input about how the current health care system is
meeting the needs of women
Let us know what you think!
⇒ What is working well? What can be improved?
⇒ What are the high priority needs of women living in the area?
Central West LHIN will host a meeting at India Rainbow Community Services of Peel to hear from women of all ages (16 and above) about their local health needs
RSVP by Friday, February 17th to Manjot at 905 459 4776 or email: [email protected] (Refreshments will be served)
Location: 21 Regan Road, (McLaughlin & Lowry) Unit H & I, Brampton, L7A 1C5
Date: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Please indicate if you need interpretation or childcare services
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FEBRUARY 18 & 25 2012 Victory Hall | 3091 Victory Cres | 1PM - 2:30PM
Contact: Orlando Morgan [email protected] 905-677-0889
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PCHS SAHARA SENIORS PROGRAM Invites YOU To Attend following workshop
Place: 2829 Derry Road E, Mississauga ON. L4T 1A5
Date: Jan. 28, 2012 (Saturday),
Timings: 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Topic: Homecare Services Speaker: Kanu Chopra and Team (from Canes)
Wheel Chair Accessible
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information call: Rupinder Singh @ 905 790 0808;
Robert Sidhu @ 905 790 0808; Gulwinder Bhui @ 905 677 0889
Punjabi Community Health Services
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The Seniors Program has two components:
This is a partnership program of three agencies – Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS), Supportive Housing of Peel (SHIP) and Peel Seniors Link (PSL). This program provides services to seniors in their homes who at risk but with intervention can remain at home living independently. This service will be provided in North West Brampton with a focus on promoting seniors’ health and wellness. The Integrated Seniors Team provides risk management, assessment and education, personal support services and access to supportive housing options.
SAHARA Senior’s Program is a linguistically and culturally appropriate program for South Asian Seniors. The program supports caregivers so that seniors stay at home with dignity and care. Seniors can attend the day program which includes a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, health education and awareness, resource development and participate in the Community Garden. The program also educates seniors about falls prevention and diabetes. Seniors are assisted in organizing cultural celebrations.
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senIOrs The IST program continues to receive referrals from all over peel. Clients and caregivers are often unaware of the many agencies within their area and information and referrals are often provided in the client’s desired South Asian language. There is also a strong desire to keep parents at home and caregivers are often collaborating with CCAC, Red Cross and the IST program to meet the needs of aging frail parents. But within the aging population aside from physical needs, isolation and depression continue to be major themes.IST frequently sends clients into the SAHARA Seniors Day Program to reduce isolation and provide caregiver relief. A senior who is also a caregiver contacted me last year expressing frustration and sadness as he talked about his frail spouse who had lost her vision in the last few years. Unable to understand English and how to work the system, the caregiver felt helpless and burnt-out. His spouse expressed feeling intense grief from losing her sight and felt like a burden to her ageing partner. After conducting a safety assessment around the client’s house, grab bars were installed free of cost all around the home
to avoid falling. After placing grab bars in the bathroom along with a bath mat, and a bathing chair; the client was able to shower herself independently. Agencies such as; CNIB, CANES Community Care and PCHS SAHARA Seniors Day Program were introduced to the client and her caregiver/spouse. The client now attends SAHARA senior’s day program at PCHS. She is given support and encouragement from fellow members within the group. Gulwinder Bhui (seniors worker) works diligently to provide care to this frail senior. Yoga instructions are given to her verbally and games are played to help with her hearing and memory. The client often discloses that she has made a number of friends and she feels “alive”. Her caregiver has a few hours of relief and is invited to attend the PCHS caregivers group which is held every month to receive tips and information to care for his spouse and to take care of his own wellbeing. This holistic approach with the client and the caregiver has helped provide independence to an isolated client and relief to an aging caregiver.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Baldev Mutta, who empowers, encourages, and unconditionally supports as a Parent Educator, Counselor, Supervisor and as an Employer. I am grateful to his faith in himself in bringing change in people’s lives. I highly admire his trust in his employees’ strengths in doing the best and in making PCHS, “An Organization of Choice”.
Anonymous
Integrated senIors teaM
a tHank You letter
Sahara Seniors Men’s Group and Sahara Seniors Women’s Group Activities for the Month of January/2012 Calendar- January 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 Holyday due to Christmas came on Sunday.
3 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise +Art and Craft +Painting
4 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Benefits of Walking
5 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Healthy Living
6 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Stress
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9 Senior Women’s Group (at Head Office) +Art and Craft
10 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Movie Day
11 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Cross Word (Brain Exercise)
12 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Positive Attitude
13 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Diabetes
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16 Senior Women’s Group (at Head Office) Medical Care Workshop (12-2:30pm)
17 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Laughing Yoga Clapping Exercise
18 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Fire Prevention
19 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Time Management
20 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft
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23 Senior Women’s Group (at Head Office) Laughing Yoga Clapping Exercise
24 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Anger Management
25 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Medication Healthy Diet (South Asian)
26 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Cross Word (Brain Exercise)
26 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Movie Day
28 Caregivers Workshop 12 to 2 PM Malton Office (Saturday)
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30 Seniors Mix Group (at Head Office) Workshop on Diabetes & Diet From: Bramalea CHC
31 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Movie Day
1 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Story Telling
2 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Sense of Humor Movie Day
3 Senior Men’s Group Physical Exercise Art and Craft Fall Prevention
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Place: 2829 Derry Road E, Mississauga ON. L4T 1A5Date: Jan. 28, 2012 (Saturday),
Timings: 12:00 to 2:00 pmTopic: Homecare Services
Speaker: Kanu Chopra and Team (from Canes)
a suPPort PrograM for CaregIvers
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Preeti Jennifer Gabriel is a registered social worker, with a post graduate degree in Social Work from Delhi School of Social Work, with
specialization in Family and Child welfare. Preeti has more than seven years of work experience in health and various community development projects. She has worked with community based organisations, national and international agencies to promote effective sustainable programs for the community especially amongst women, children and youth from diverse communities. Preeti is a member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).Preeti has over the years worked for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International Labor Organisation (ILO), as a Project Coordinator for the Canadian Diabetes Strategy funded by Public Health Agency of Canada for India Rainbow Community Services of Peel and as a Resident Adviser -Social Worker for Peel Cheshire Homes (Brampton) Inc.Her achievements include:• Preparing a Holistic Guide on Diabetes for South Asian seniors• Drafting policy guidelines, service agreements and individualised care plans• Formulating and implementing operational guidelines for HIV/AIDS at country level• Designing and implementing cost effective health care system for the refugees.
I am so very delighted to be a part of PCHS staff family. I am grateful to the management and staff of PCHS for being supportive and
professional. I did my diploma in Social Service Work from Sheridan College and got the privilege to do my placement with PCHS as learning
professional. And now, I look forward to another learning experience as a PCHS staff with an ambition to contribute to the community to my best capacity and capability.
Preeti J GabrielOperations Manager
Parminder KaurFront Desk
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The volunteer Program is running smooth-ly. In December and January, fifteen volun-teers helped out with Project India. Proj-ect India needed volunteers to help pack clothes that would be distributed to a poor village in India. Volunteers had the respon-sibility to pack clothes according to age, gender and size. Many volunteers enjoyed this experience and are looking forward to more events. Furthermore, this month we got six new volunteers who have all gradu-ated from University in different fields of
education. They all are looking forward to volunteering with the new program called South Asian Palliative Care. For many of our programs, there are always volunteers helping with child minding, helping super-visors, and more. It is always a pleasure to have more volunteers. If you or anyone you know who is interested in volunteering, please contact Teena Bhuchar at 905-790-0808 or email us at:[email protected]
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Culturally appropriate services provided in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu by PCHS staff in the areas of:
Mental Health, Addictions, Seniors Issues, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Health Promotion Programs,
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