W ellness - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Wellness
for staff at Sunnybrook
Fitness Classes
Fitness classes have always been important
to the staff at Sunnybrook. Classes are
offered 5 days every week over the lunch
hour in order to meet the increasing
demand as these classes are always full.
The cost is only $2.00 per session so that
all staff can afford to attend. These classes
have been in place for over 8 years and are
still considered to be one of the most
enjoyable sessions offered to our staff.
Fitness classes available are;
Kick Boxing, Step, Muscle Conditioning,
Step & Abs.
Yoga Classes
Yoga classes is another popular class
enjoyed by our Sunnybrook staff. There are
several sessions offered to staff. Classes
are held in the evening from 4:45 to 5:45
p.m. which is the preferred time for staff.
Yoga is scheduled in a 10 week block and
because of the popularity we are in the
process of increasing the number of
sessions provided throughout the day.
If you are interested in participating in Yoga,
you will need to book early. Watch for the
next session to be offered in eNews
Pilates
Lengthen, strengthen, tone and re-sculpt
your muscles. Improve your golf, tennis
and other important activities in your life.
Pilates is now available twice a week from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for all Sunnybrook
staff. Enjoy this relaxing and low impact
exercise program. Due to the popularity
of this program, each session is limited.
Watch for the advertisement in eNews and
book early.
Massage Therapy
Is stress and muscle fatigue getting you
down? Perhaps you need a massage.
A professional massage therapist is
available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
every Thursday to provide massage
therapy for all of our Sunnybrook staff
that would like to participate.
Appointments are required and can
be made by calling (416) 837-6955.
Ask to speak to Anna Marie.
Safety & You
Stay Healthy/Prevent
Injuries
Stay safe and healthy - special sessions
are offered on a regular bases throughout
the lunch hour. Watch eNews and schedule
yourself in for one of these special
programs offered.
• Work Station Set Up
• How To Make Using A Portable/Ceiling
Lift Easier and Safer
• Back Care – Risk Factors and
Prevention Strategies
• Learning How To Use Patient
Re-Positioning Assistive Devices
• Safe Patient Handling Seminar
• Porter Training – Body Mechanics
• Assistive Devices
Nordic Pole Walking
New Summer Program
Nordic Pole Walking is a new program
that we are happy to offer weekly
throughout the summer months. This is
a safe, low impact exercise program for
everyone that tones, strengthens and
tightens all body muscles. Studies have
shown that Nordic Pole Walking has a
positive effect on participants that have
diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and
other various types of medical conditions.
Watch for eNews as sessions will be
starting during the lunch hour in early
June and there will be several sessions
offered at various times of the day.
Sunny Gym
Sunnybrook has transformed a large
room into a Fitness Centre and it is
free of charge to all staff and open
24 hrs a day, 7 days per week.
Our Human Resources Department
take full responsibility for this Fitness
Centre in order to maintain both
the equipment & room, assure
updated equipment and provide
a safe and clean environment in
which our staff can enjoy on a
regular basis.
Equipment includes the following:
• Tread Mills
• Exercise Bikes
• Heavy Bag
• Stability Ball
• Universal Weight Machine
• Mats
• Assorted weights
• Elliptical
• Steps & much more
Come and see for yourself!
Reflective Thought
For The Week
Special thought for the week was
developed by the Sunnybrook Spiritual
Care Team. For all staff interested, they
can come to each Monday & open up
a meaningful thought for the week on
their email.
Other services offered are daily mass in
the Christian chapel, daily prayers in the
Muslim prayer room and special events
in the Jewish chapel. Every three months,
there are Memorial Services to remember
and honour those patients, staff and
volunteers who have died in our midst.
This is a great way to start your work
week. For those interested in receiving
this, please contact the Spiritual Care
Department and put in your request
today.
Spiritual Care
Day
of Mourning
Each year our Spiritual Care Department
provides a wonderful ceremony for all
staff to recognize those that have been
injured or lost their lives in the workplace.
This ceremony includes all Sunnybrook
staff and each year the participation and
attendance just keeps growing.
Sunnybrook
Speaker Series
This is a speaker series featuring our own
Sunnybrook Physicians. Various topics of
interest are discussed and these sessions
are offered on a regular basis.
Healthy Aging For Your Body & Mind
Presented by one of our own Family
Physicians, Neurologist, and Rheumatology
Physicians.
Topics include:
Key elements for a Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise Matters: How to promote Brain
Health as we age.
Prevention & Treatment options for
Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis.
Solutions For A Sound Sleep
Presented by our Neurosciences/Medicine
Programs
Topics include:
Normal Sleep, Abnormal Sleep, Obstructive
Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease, Treatment
for Sleep Apnea and Restless Leg
Syndrome.
Sunnybrook Chorus
Sunnybrook has formed a new chorus
and is inviting all interested staff,
physicians and volunteers to join.
• No prior singing experience required
• A wide variety of music from many
• Genres – pop, jazz, folk and classical
First rehearsal on Tuesday March 25 08.
Watch eNews for further rehearsals and
concerts.
Restoration Lunch Break
A Great Quality Of Work Life Initiative
Put On By The Recreational Department
Across Sunnybrook.
Restorative Lunch Break is designed
to deliver innovative and diverse
opportunities that promote wellbeing,
balance and restoration for the staff
at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Topics include:
• The Simple Pleasures of Team
• Discovering Your Personal Best
• Getting Passion Out of Your Profession
• Planting the Seeds of Change
Nutrition Awareness
Living with Diabetes
Diet & your Blood Pressure
HUGS
Nutrition counseling available
Nutrition – Tidbit for the week
• Walking does more the we think
• Eating – more than what and how
• Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health
• Getting the family together for dinner
NEW Nutrition Fact Sheets
• Be a Savvy Shopper
• Why say NO to “Low Carb” diets
• Facts and your heart
• Eating Out – Trimming the Fat
Sunnybrook
Celebrates 60 Years
of Success
Sunnybrook’s Birthday Party
Tuesday, June 10th, 12pm to 3pm
McLaughlin Auditorium, EG 18a
Additional Programs
For Future
• Summer Soccer
• Karate
• More Yoga
Yearly Sessions to be
Offered
• Success with Stress
• Living with Diabetes
• Controlling high blood pressure
Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle
& Enjoy Life!
For more information,
Contact OHS at Ext. 1621