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International Diabetes Day 14.11.2024
14/11/202414/11/2024
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International Diabetes Day 14.11.2024

Diabetes is a chronic, non-communicable metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, affecting the heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and kidneys (WHO, 2024). Type 2 diabetes is often classified as a lifestyle disease, with risk factors including genetics, poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol...

Well-being Day with Tieto on Valtaa ry
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Well-being Day with Tieto on Valtaa ry

HEED Finland and Tieto on Valtaa ry are coming together for a Well-being Day for people with Somali background. During the event we talk about the importance of health, and HEED Finland does health checks, with the results being gone through by registered nurses. Welcome! Health Checks: – Haemoglobin – Blood pressure – Body composition...

New Skills for Healthcare Professionals at Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Mediation Trainings
09/07/202409/07/2024
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New Skills for Healthcare Professionals at Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Mediation Trainings

Cultural sensitivity and mediation training is a supplementary training for professionals working in the social and healthcare field and organizations. The training aims to enhance participants’ skills in cultural sensitivity and to develop their ability to recognize the significance of their own assumptions, values, and attitudes in multicultural patient/client care. Participants will also improve their...