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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

TODAY IS BELL LETS TALK JANUARY 25 2017 GET INFORMED

#BellLetsTalk

Before I start this blog I would like to dedicate this Blog to the family of

Taneesha Brown you are sadly missed.

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to her family at this time. Her brother told CBC News that Brown had been taking medication for bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, but had recently gone off her medication because she believed she could heal herself through faith. My prayers for your family and all families learning to find ways to cope with Mental Illness. Just as with physical health, no one goes through life without some mental wellness challenges. This is just as true in childhood as it is in adulthood. Many challenges are a normal part of life. For the most part, we learn and grow from them.

The message to end the STIGMA has started and we can all

join the conversation.this year, for every text message sent, wireless call and long distance call made by Bell and Bell Aliant customers, and every time someone joined our campaign on Facebook or Twitter, Bell contributed 5¢ more to programs dedicated to mental health.

Dr. Heather Stuart, the first Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair at Queen's University, offers these 5 simple ways to communicate about mental illness without fear or stigma:  Language matters: pay attention to the words you use about mental illness  Educate yourself: learn, know and talk more, understand the signs  Be kind: small acts of kindness speak a lot  Listen and ask: sometimes it's best to just listen  Talk about it: start a dialogue, break the silence

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For people experiencing a mental illness, a good work/life balance is critical. The relationship between stress and mental illness has supporting factors, but certainly stress can increase mental illness for some people.
In fact, according to Statistics Canada, employees who considered most of their days to be quite a bit or extremely stressful were over 3 times more likely to suffer a major depressive episode, compared with those who reported low levels of general stress.

Some people worry about asking for help because there can be stigma around mental health problems. They may believe that asking for help means admitting that something is wrong. Some people worry about how others might see them. Asking for help means that you want to make changes or take steps towards your new health goals. We should celebrate the courage it takes to speak up and make changes. Getting help is part of recovery.

lets Talk Anger for a Moment

Anger is an emotion that tells us when something may be wrong. For example, we may feel angry when something is beyond our control or feels unfair, when we can’t reach a goal, or when someone is hurt or threatened. We can also feel angry when we are under too much stress. Anger can involve a wide range of feelings. We may be a little annoyed over a minor incident, like being stuck in traffic or missing our bus. More serious problems, like getting hurt or seeing someone else get hurt, may cause strong feelings like rage. Sometimes, we just feel angry for no reason.

Anger may be a problem for you when it’s:

Much stronger than you’d expect based on the situation
Very frequent, to the point that you can’t enjoy things anymore
Caused by something that happened a long time ago
Making you act violently towards yourself, someone else, or someone’s property
Interfering with your ability to do your job
Hurting your relationships with loved ones
Affecting your physical health

What can You Do
Remember Anger is a normal reaction to some situations. Anger can also be helpful when it matches the situation and motivates people to take action or work towards a goal. However, anger that’s dealt with in unhealthy ways can create problems and affect your well-being. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to deal with your anger.

Here Are Some Immediate Strategies
Strategies are not problem solvers, but they can help you steer your focus into handling the issue in a more Productive way. I'm generally not the greatest in handling Anger...... SURPRISE... SURPRISE. I'm always transitioning into a state of acceptance, and truly striving to find Coping mechanisms... Me Time is one of my most favorite activities. Its a great starting point if you find yourself saying or doing things in anger that you often regret later.

Here Are More Tips

Leave the situation that’s making you angry, if possible.
Count to 10.
Repeat calming phrases such as, “Take it easy” or, “Will this matter in six months?”
Breathe deeply. Many people, especially adults, breathe from their chest, which doesn’t give the benefits of a deep breath. Try to breathe deep into your stomach. You’re on the right track if your stomach goes out first. It may seem simple, but taking deep breaths can help calm your mind, slow your heart, and even lower blood pressure.
Try to shift your attention to something more pleasant or relaxing. This can be very helpful for minor annoyances that you can’t control. #METIME

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Should We Be Giving Boys The HPV vaccine too? Learn about Ontario's HPV Immunization Program

Originally posted April 14 2015
Revised September 23, 2016

Hey, it's your Girl JA Nursing here. Hope all is well ? just a reminder that the aim of this Blog is to educate my listeners and readers on an urban platform the goal is to continue to increase the health and social literacy of my readers.

last year we covered on ReggaeTown Radio.......

The Measles outbreak, Parents were worried about its spread and immunization routine for prevention. Measles started to crop up across Canada in February 2015. The first cases to appear were in Toronto and were followed by cases in the Niagara region, the Lanaudiere region of Quebec, and later, in Winnipeg. Below you will find the expected immunization routine. It is very important to have your child immunized within the required time period.

Again in the news Yesterday 04/12/15 on G98.7's Grapevine one of the topics discussed was regarding revoking social assistance to those who did not immunize their children. Do You Agree with that?

Sydney (dpa) - Australians who refuse to vaccinate their children will no longer receive child care subsidies and family tax benefits, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced Sunday.

Wow, that is quite drastic, but immunization is a method that helps in reducing future costs to any health care system. Today on Global News topic of discussion again Immunization for boys.

This blog will address vaccination and it's importance.

NEWS ALERT with headlines reading

Ontario expanding HPV vaccination program to include boys

Toronto has finally agreed to issue the HPV vaccine to boys This has been my thought for years especially since I have worked in Oncology for years (Cancer Floor) the effects of HPV are real. Especially since Boys can pass on HPV as well. Have your say leave a comment below

My Story: In 2006 my daughter Jessica was in grade 7, Her class was the first group of students being introduced the new HPV vaccine. For the record, I did not make her take it because at that time I didn't know enough about this new vaccine so to my ignorance I didn't research the situation enough. Now 9 years later do I agree with the vaccine. My answer is Yes. With all the research that has now been provided to prove that the vaccine does, in fact, help with the prevention of Cervical Cancer along with other health related problems. I felt it necessary to explain this topic in depth to you all.

Please note that it is cited that The best time to vaccinate against HPV Providing the HPV vaccine in Grade 7 (when youth are normally 12, going on 13 years of age) aligns with expert recommendations from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization because this is the age when the benefits of the vaccine are maximized.

A look back on my past thoughts!

Currently, the topic is should boys be given the vaccine as well? Well since there are several forms of HPV otherwise known as Human Papillomavirus , the intention to introduce the vaccine as early as grade 8 was to ensure its introduction prior to children being sexually active. Great point. But in the scenario, one would wonder what would happen to my Son. How is he protected? The suggestion which I agree with would mean that the government would pay for boys to be vaccinated, which would help to decrease the future costs of throat cancer related to HPV virus. So let's truly take this into consideration Alberta and Prince Edward Island also covers the costs for boys and Nova Scotia plans to add HPV vaccines for boys in Grade 7 this fall. Should we rally for the same?

Did you know that while HPV is typically considered a factor in women’s cervical cancer, men are also at risk for penile, anal, head, neck and throat cancers?

The vaccine provides protection against four types of the common Human Papillomavirus, some of which are responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancer, according to Health Canada.

The virus also can cause other genital cancers and genital warts in both females and males.
Pharmacist Samy Mak told Humber News the vaccine is very important for young adults.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection
HPV is so common that nearly all sexually-active men and women get it at some point in their lives.
There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening.

How is HPV spread?

You can get HPV by having

vaginal,
anal,
oral sex with someone who has the virus.
It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex.
HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.
Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop symptoms years after you have sex with someone who is infected making it hard to know when you first became infected.

How can I avoid HPV and the health problems it can cause?You can do several things to lower your chances of getting HPV

Get vaccinated. HPV vaccines are safe and effective. They can protect males and females against diseases (including cancers)

Get screened for cervical cancer. Routine screening for women aged 21 to 65 years old can prevent cervical cancer.

Knowledge is Power

Use latex condoms the right way every time you have sex. This can lower your chances of getting HPV. But HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom - so condoms may not give full protection against getting HPV
Be in a mutually monogamous relationship – or have sex only with someone who only has sex with you. Remember Prevention Is Better then Cure

Remember There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:

Genital warts can be treated by you or your physician. If left untreated, genital warts may go away, stay the same, or grow in size or number.
Cervical precancer can be treated. Women who get routine Pap tests and follow up as needed can identify problems before cancer develops. Prevention is always better than treatment. For more information visit
Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early.

Here is the vaccination schedule if you haven't followed this with your child please look into getting it done.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect us from infectious diseases (PDF). Giving infants more than one vaccine at a time protects them when they are most vulnerable to infection and disease.

Age	Vaccine
2 months, your child needs three vaccines: two needles and one by oral drops	Pneumococcal disease (Pneu-C- 13) Rotavirus (oral drops) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Polio, Haemophilus B (Hib) (DTap-IPV-Hib)
4 months, your child needs three vaccines: two needles and one by oral drops	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Polio, Haemophilus B (Hib) (DTap-IPV-Hib) Pneumococcal disease (Pneu-C- 13) Rotavirus (oral drops)
6 months, your child needs one needle	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Polio, Haemophilus B (Hib) (DTap-IPV-Hib)
12 months, your child needs three needles	Meningococcal Conjugate, Type C Vaccine Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Pneumococcal disease (Pneu-C- 13)
15 months, your child needs one needle	Chickenpox
18 months, your child needs one needle	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Polio, Haemophilus B (Hib) (DTap-IPV-Hib)
4 to 6 years, your child needs two needles	Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox (MMRV) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Polio (Tdap-IPV)
Grade 7 students	In Ontario, Health units are funded to provide vaccines in schools Hepatitis B vaccine (series of 2 doses) Meningococcal (Men ACYW-135) Conjugate Vaccine
Grade 8 girls	In Ontario, Health units are funded to provide vaccines in schools Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (series of 3 doses) For girls who did not receive or complete the three-dose HPV series in Grade 8 may receive it at a community clinic.
14 to 16 years old, your child needs a booster	Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (Tdap)
Every autumn (6 months of age and older)	Influenza

If you are not sure about your immunization status

Call Immunization Information Center
Telephone: 416-392-1250
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Toronto Public Health offers free school immunization for Grades 7 and 8 students. Students in Grade 7 are eligible for free Hepatitis B and Meningococcal vaccines. Grade 8 girls are eligible for free HPV vaccine. For high school girls who missed the HPV vaccine in Grade 8, they are still eligible for the vaccine through our community clinic. These vaccines are not available for free at doctors' offices.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The African Entertainment Awards 2015 NOMINATIONS NOW IN CAST YOUR VOTE

The African Entertainment Awards Returns

Saturday September 5, 2015

Attendees can now take advantage of our preferred discounted rate at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Please call Abigal for bookings and details at 1-647-786-5118

or call the hotel direct 1-905-364-9999.

Hello its your Girl JA Nursing here, on Wednesday August 5th, 2015 -- African Entertainment Inc., parent company of the 2015 African Entertainment Awards announces the official nominees for this year's African Entertainment Awards. The nominees are made up of a diverse group of African entertainers exemplify talent and remarkable contributions to their craft.

The Best International Female Artist, Best International Male Artist and Best International New Act categories boast some of the world's very best in African music and entertainment. Some of our highlighted categories include: Best New Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Event of the Year, Best Breakout Artist of the Year and Best Media.

This years honorees include: Toronto Raptors General Manager Masai Ujiri with the Grange Real Estate Award of Excellence, Congolese musician Awilo Longomba with the Lifetime Achievement Award and President/CEO Fitzroy Gordon to receive the Equi Foundation Community Champion award.

The general public can now vote for their favorite African entertainer in any of the 30 categories, which include five official nominees. We encourage fans, supporters, family, friends and industry professionals to make their vote count today and during the month of August by visiting www.aeawards.ca to cast your votes!

The nomination process has changed from its previous years. A selection panel was added this year to ensure quality, consistency and a fair playing field. The panel is made up of industry professionals with a wide range of experience and varied backgrounds. These professionals are:

TK Smooth – CEO of Moonraiser Entertainment

Lilian Blankson – CEO of LNB Entertainment, Former BET International Power Player, Director, Writer and Producer

Kike-Lola Odusanya – CEO of The WE Network, Business & Lifestyle Strategy Specialist

Dwayne Morgan – Entrepreneur, Event Organizer, Motivational Speaker & Poet

2015 African Entertainment Awards Nominees:

Best MC

MC Monbaden

MC Bonde

MC Ebone

Mc Quinloho

Mc Hilly

Best DJ

Dj Yung Jaah

Dj Bravado

Bj Mahijto

Dj DeeMaks

Dj Dharell

Quick Travels Best Gospel Act

Icha Km (Congo)

The Focus Way

Foluke (Nigeria)

Meezy Musik (Congo)

Minister Ike

BAIFA Best Female Artist

Neza (Uganda)

Missy Bk (Cameroon)

Sweet Maria (Angola)

Veeby Afrosoul (Cameroon)

Yemimah (Sudan)

Pepeyee Best Male Artist

P. Rhymes

Ozee B

Dice Ailes

Freeman Nadawo

Rasselas (Ethiopia)

Best Single of the Year

Body Yayi - Freeman Nadawo

High - Kekay

I Don’t Mind - Mora

Try Me - Ozee-B & Success K

Bamidele - CBG

Best New Artist of the Year

Kekay

Nina Blanc

Garth Prince

Patria P.

Lotana Obiefuna

Best Breakout Artist of the Year

JD Era

Temi Singer

The Weekend

Rich Kidd

K'Naan

Best Movie Producer

Lonzo

OJ Obiorah

Tokumbo Jaboro

Jude Idada

Lucky Ejim

Best Music Video

Telephone - Dice Ailes

Commander - T-Obay ft Iyanya

Nigeria Girl - Akin

Moferen - Patria P. ft Kekay

Let Me Know - T-Major

Best Video Director

Tee Tash

Oshakes

James Abifade of Alpha & Pictures

Big Oj Films

Jude Braimo

VMO Best Promoter

Envy Lounge

Moh Coulibaly

UAMG

The Bachelors

Pearl Noir

Best Comedian

Trixx

Femi Lawson

JayKay Kenny

Arthur Simeon

Best Model

Ty Ish

Berlange

Trina Atiliu

Aluad Anei

Nyabuoy Gatbel

Best Movie Star

Olunike Adeliyi

Emmanuel Kabongo

Linda Osifo

Bibi Sonye

Bobby Obodo

Best Designer

Nana Bediako

Beni Boo

Gwen Madiaba

Beaucoup

Chinedu designs

Best Media

Feva TV

Ben Afrik

G987FM The African Groove Show

AfricanEnt.com

African Radio Show 88.5 Edmonton

Best Record Label

Nyasha

ICU Records

Chigzzy Entertainment

MMG Microbell Media Group

Gatwitch Records

Best Event Of The Year

Bisa Kdei Concert

Hold My Liquor

HKN Invasion

All African All White Boat Cruise

Zouk On The Sea

Best Band/Group

The Focus Way

ICU Crew

G.NAX

Best Canadian Promoter

Rodeo Promo

Koncept Entertainment

BMW Promo

Vibrant Promo

World Music Artist of the Year

Trinity (Boswana)

Donne Roberts (Madagasca)

Jean Fojeba (Cameroon)

David John (Sudan)

Cheka (Guinea)

Grange Real Estate Award of Excellence (sponsored by Cory McNaught)

Masai Ujiri (NBA Toronto Raptors General Manager)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Awilo Longonba (Congolese International Recording Artist)

Equi Foundation Community Champion Award

Fitzroy Gordon (President, CEO & Station Manager of G987FM)

Afrotunes Best International New Act

Lil Kesh

Korede Bello

Eddy Kenzo

Bisa Kdei

Patoranking

Best International Male Artist

AKA (South Africa)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Olamide (Nigeria)

Davido (Nigeria)

Best International Female Artist

Victoria Kimani (Kenya)

Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Seyi Shay (Nigeria)

Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)

Bucie (South Africa)

Best International Actress

Tayo Sobola

Yvonne Okoro

Joselyn Dumas

Remmy Njoku

Funke Akindele

Best International Actor

John Dumelo

Joseph Benjamin

Hlomla Dandala

O.C Ukeje

Adjetey Anang

Best International Raggae/Dancehall Artist

Shatta Wale

Cynthia Morgan

Bebe Cool

Burna Boy

Patoranking

Best Artist (USA)

Nana NYC

Sky E

Filon Jay

Gibril the African

B Clay

Best promoter (Diaspora)

Dukes Osita

Boogie Down Nima

Big A

Coscanino Big Moose

Media Excellence

Jide Adediran - Core Media
Jefferson Sackey - Joy TV

Service Award

Tee - The Suya Spot

African Entertainment Awards Executive Producer and Founder, Ibrahim Adekale says, "I'm proud of what we have accomplished this year and I'm looking forward to sharing some of what Africa has to offer with our impressive list of performers". The award show will include performances by:

Traditional African Dancers - Lua Shayenne & Company

Comedian - JayKay Kenny

All Star Tribute for Runs Tee

Instrumentalists - Official AEA Band

Dance Group - Black Stars

International Recording Artist - Bebe Cool

International Recording Artist/Actor/Personality - Bow Wow

International Recording Artist - Awilo Longomba

Recording Artist - Missy BK

Saxophonist - Yemi Sax

Dancers - Melt Inc.

Recording Artist - AO

Recording Artist - Ozee B

Recording Artist - Freeman Nadawo

Are you following our 2015 @AE_Awards hosts? on Twitter ? You should be! Stay in the loop w/ Actor @JohnDumelo1 & singer @EmmaNyra

The African Entertainment Awards, also known as AEA is as an annual award show that recognizes individuals who have positively impacted the African Canadian entertainment industry. It is also aimed at showcasing rich African-Canadian culture, arts and entertainment

Not only will I be celebrating my birthday at the AEA Awards. The excitement regarding this year's awards ceremony will be hosted by one of Nollywood’s top actors, John Dumelo and female International recording artist Emma Nyra. Operating under the new 2015 theme "Re-Branding Africa Through Entertainment, The awards ceremony promises to leave a lasting impression and big changes from its previous year, including better quality
visuals, from the production to the Red Carpet experience. An increase in local and international celebrities, special guests and personalities are all in order from the African Entertainment Industry.

This luxurious event features a red carpet gala reception, live entertainment, comedy and an awards ceremony graced by elite guests, celebrities, performing artists and business professionals

Let me reintroduce you to Founder and Executive Producer of the African Entertainment Awards, Ibrahim Adekale who has a strong mission and says, “We are excited to honor creative talents in the entertainment industry and also looking forward to sharing this talents with the world”. His dedication to the African community has brought him to a place of being a visionary for change. His style and business manner screams success for this reason you do not want to miss this years AEA Awards.

Hold up wait a minute Bow Wow Has just confirmed his performance AEAwards https://www.facebook.com/bowwow