Health-Kenko Talk Series
UBC Nursing Students' Health-Kenko Talk Series is back!
This series presents topics for both seniors and young families. Please see below for detail.
*The talk will be presented in English, with Japanese support as needed*
Thursday, October 3: 10:30 am For Young Family
Vaccinations by Age, Growth Checkups and Interaction with Healthcare Providers
This seminar will cover vaccination schedules according to the child’s age, the importance of regular height and weight measurements, and developmental checkups. It will also explain potential vaccine side effects and what to ask during routine health checkups with healthcare providers.
CANCELLED >>> Friday, October 11: 10:30 am For Seniors
Seniors' Eye Health: TBC
The talk on this day is canceled to accommodate the scheduling of UBC nursing students.
ONLINE PRESENTATION ONLY >>> Thursday, October 17: 10:30 am For Young Family
Basic First Aid at Home - Fever, Burns, Cuts, and Fractures
Learn how to handle common injuries and illnesses at home, including fevers, burns, cuts, and fractures. The seminar will introduce basic first aid techniques, what to include in a home first aid kit, and practical steps to take when dealing with injuries or illness.
ONLINE PRESENTATION ONLY >>> Thursday, November 7: 10:30 am For Young Family
Emergency response - Choking, Swallowing Foreign Objects, Poisoning, and Food Poisoning
How to handle emergency situations when a child swallows a foreign object, chokes, or ingests adult medication or toxic substances. It will also cover the symptoms and treatment of food poisoning. Participants will learn and practice life-saving techniques like back blows, abdominal thrusts, and other essential first aid steps.
CANCELLED >>> Friday, November 15: 10:30 am For Seniors
Let's Health Talk about Advance Care Planning: TBC
The talk on this day is canceled to accommodate the scheduling of UBC nursing students.
Free Online Talk. A Zoom Link will be emailed after the registration.
Time 10:30 - 11:30 am
Registration required:
Email Kumi services@tonarigumi.ca, or Satomi csassistant@tonarigumi.ca
Phone 236-785-5733 or 604-687-2172 ext. 202
Please include the following information to register:
Name
Tonari Gumi membership number, if you have one
Contact information, telephone and/or email