Tonight on ‘Nearer Look’: An Ontario hospital community is the primary in Canada to write down prescriptions for Mom Nature
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On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: A stroll within the park.
In 2020, the B.C. Parks Basis launched PaRx, a program that helps join Canadians with the various well being advantages of Mom Nature. Merely put, PaRx equips physicians with a singular software: nature prescriptions. (The group additionally companions with companies like Parks Canada to offer free entry for sufferers.)
SEE: Halton medical doctors can now prescribe free conservation park visits for psychological well being
Research have repeatedly confirmed that point spent in nature can have constructive impacts on an individual’s bodily and psychological well being. Analysis additionally exhibits that sufferers with a prescription are extra prone to get outdoors than sufferers who’re merely suggested to take action.
Halton Healthcare, which operates hospitals in Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills, simply turned the primary hospital community in Canada to accomplice with PaRx. Prescribed sufferers can now entry Conservation Halton Parks for ten free visits, which incorporates scenic path hikes, wildlife recognizing and nature images.
HaltonHillsToday reporter Mansoor Tanweer walks us by way of all the small print. You may learn his earlier protection HERE.
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