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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 31, 2013 · 22 Health Social media campaign to promote safe sex Oakville Beaver reduce sexually transmitted infections. The site is www.facebook.com/sexhealthyhalton. "The landscape for today's youth is constantly changing and evolving and we need to ensure the youth are able to get trustworthy, reliable and accurate information and services," Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr said in a press release. "The health department's approach to Fertility Enhancing Diet & Yoga Program service and education is reflecting these changes." Beginning: Tuesday, February 5 at 7pm The Facebook page is the first Preparing to start trying to get pregnant? phase. A YouTube channel with videos Trying to have a baby? Having difficulty conceiving? PROGRAM INCLUDES: · Info package detailing fertility boosting nutrition, healthy recipes, fertility enhancing snacks, meal ideas and supplement schedule for males and females · 7 weekly 30 min Fertility Enhancing Info Sessions with multiple professionals · 7 weekly 1 hour Fertility Boosting Yoga Classes The Halton Region Health Department is launching the first phase of Sex Healthy Halton; a social media campaign to promote safer sex, healthy relationships, raise awareness, and of public health nurses answering frequentlyasked questions and discussing current and local topics will be launched later this fall. In Halton, Chlamydia rates increased 173 per cent between 2001 and 2010. In 2011, a total of 833 Chlamydia cases were reported compared to 454 cases in 2007. Social media and networking sites are quickly gaining popularity as a medium to deliver health promotion messages. "There are a lot of false information, myths and misconceptions about sexual health and sexuality," said Halton Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal. "We hope to provide a safe and trusted environment for youth to ask questions and seek answers. Social media will never replace one-to-one services or counseling, but this will open the door for discussions and education." Youth will be able to ask questions (publicly or privately), search for answers, connect with a public health nurse and find information about clinic locations and services. For more information, visit and "Like" www.facebook.com/sexhealthyhalton, dial 311 or call 1-866-442-5866. Extreme volunteers sought for athletic event The Canadian Cancer Society Halton Unit is looking for extreme volunteers to form a new leadership committee for a 5-kilometre obstacle and endurance event scheduled for spring of 2013. The volunteers must love and have experienced the thrill of an athletic obstacle challenge as this new event is all about survival of the fittest all in the name of a good cause, according to the cancer society. Candidates should be highly organized, motivated and creative individuals that have a passion for the community and have knowledge of obstacle adventure-styled events. Those interested are invited to learn more during an information night taking place Monday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Unit, 760 Pacific Rd., Unit 7. To RSVP for the information night or for more information about this opportunity, contact Kelly McLaughlin at 905-845-5231, ext. 3133, or by e-mail at kmclaughlin@ ontario.cancer.ca. Yoga spaces are limited. Sign you and/or your partner up quickly! 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON www.acornhealth.ca 905.844.WELL (9355) info@acornhealth.ca Neuropathy affects every part of your life -- walking, sitting, and even sleeping. 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