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Health Careworkers Feeling Pandemic Pain
Our Parish Nurse, Lily Cugliari-Kobayashi was interviewed by Michael Swan for the Catholic Register on COVID and the crisis for health-care workers.
Omicron has spiralled into a crisis for health-care workers - a crisis of physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion.
Lily Cugliari-Kobayashi spent 39 years working in hospitals before exiting into community nursing in an ecumenical setting and volunteering at Toronto's Holy Rosary Parish. Through the Faith Community Nursing Interest Group of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, she is hearing about a crisis that affects all areas of her profession and the entire health-care system.
"At this time, in general, I do not believe nurses are feeling supported due to the crisis - due to the extreme understaffing and a workload that's an overwork load, that's not being safe," she said.
...While many people say we're all in this together, Cugliari-Kobayashi likes to sing it, straight from the second verse of one of her favourite hymns. "We are pilgrims on a journey/and companion on the road/We are here to help each other/walk the mile and bear the load" from "Brother, Sister, Let me Serve You" by Richard Gillard.
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TWO NEW RESOURCES!
1. TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Under the city's new Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan, it has partnered with transportation organizations to get eligible seniors, adults with disabilities and adults to and from vaccination appointments within Toronto. The program does have rides available this week. To book a ride, contact:
Toronto Ride
416-481-5250 | www.torontoride.ca
iRide
1-844-474-3301 | www.circleofcare.com/vaccinerides
Scarborough Ride
416-736-9372 | www.schcontario.ca/scarboroughride.html
Lumacare Transportation Service
416-421-2494
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2. COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patients 70+ can now register for a vaccine: see below for links to registration sites:
Toronto (including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke)
1-888-385-1910 | www.vaccineto.ca
York Region (Richmond Hill, Markham)
www.york.ca - search COVID vaccination clinics
Peel Region (Brampton & Mississauga)
www.peelregion.ca - search COVID vaccination clinics
Halton Region
www.halton.ca - search COVID vaccination clinics
Patients 60+ can now register for a vaccine at Shoppers and Rexall. Go to their websites for information:
www.rexall.ca/covid-19/ontario-vaccine
www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/health-and-pharmacy/vaccination-services
You can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at some hospital-based clinics and community clinics listed at www.vaccineto.ca or by calling 1-888-385-1910.
An article for Seniors trying to maintain their health at home during this pandemic.
Carol Rose Kudelka (Parish Nurse, The Peoples Church)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• Apart But Not Alone
CAMH will send tips, coping strategies and resources to better manage your stress and anxiety straight to your email inbox.
• Strategies to maintain your mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Adapted by Tali Aikenhead, MSW, RSW from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2020)
SickKids
AboutKidsHealth is a health education website for children, youth and their caregivers.
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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND HOTLINES
Information from the municipal, provincial and federal government and who to call if you have questions.
Toronto Public Health
If you have general questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus), or worry that you may have been exposed and aren't sure what to do, please call the Toronto Public Health hotline. Information is available in multiple languages.
Phone: 416-338-7600
Hours*
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
After-hours: call 311 and ask for Toronto Public Health
*Hours subject to change.
Check the City of Toronto's COVID-19 webpage for up-to-date information.
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Telehealth Ontario Resources and Updates
For medical advice, contact Telehealth Ontario, a FREE confidential service
Phone: 1-866-797-0000
Check the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care COVID-19 webpage for up-to-date information.
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Public Health Agency of Canada Resources and Updates
Check the Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 information webpage for up-to-date information.
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BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
Psalm 46:10
Lily Cugliari-Kobayashi, RN
The YP Parish Nurse is available for a range of individual, family and community health related matters.
Due to COVID-19, her office is currently closed, however, she is available by phone and email.
Phone: 416-922-1428 - all messages are confidential.
Email: parishnurse@yorkminsterpark.com
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Check-In Report
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