Celebrate Men’s Health Month this June with TEIBAS. Canada’s Men’s Health Month is an important reminder to men that we know, of all ages and backgrounds, that their health matters. Whether it’s you, your spouse, a brother or friend, this month raises awareness about the physical and mental health challenges facing men across the country. In Canada, the average life expectancy for men is almost four years shorter than women. Did you know? According to the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation 70% of men’s health issues are preventable.
Men face higher risks of serious health conditions like heart attack, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Teladoc research shows, that for men over 50, cancer and heart disease pose the greatest threat to health as the leading causes of death in Canada. Heart disease is known to impact men earlier in life, with four times more men aged 25-44 suffering from heart attacks than women of the same age. This Men’s Health Month, we encourage all members to take small actions like booking a medical checkup, exercising regularly, or reaching out for support if you need it.
With the IBEW Local 353, you have many resources at your fingertips which are available to all members and their dependants. If you’re looking to make some lifestyle changes you can use Teladoc’s Personal Health Navigator which can connect you with community and educational resources. Call Teladoc at 1-877-419-2378 or you can visit their website at Teladoc.ca/canadalife. You can also check out Teladoc’s YouTube channel @TeladocHealth which has videos on men’s health, exercising, eating healthy and much more. Read more about men’s health in virtual health guide provided by Teladoc here.
TEIBAS TIP: Remember to use your robust Mental Wellness and Paramedical benefits available to you as a member of the IBEW Local 353. Watch your Benefit Plan video playlist on our YouTube channel @myteibas.com, and don’t forget to subscribe! To learn more read your Benefit Plan booklet here.
Another tool in your toolbox is free access to a personalized nutrition app powered by RxFood and provided by Canada Life. Just by snapping photos of what you eat, you’ll learn what you can do to improve your health. Developed by doctors and dietitians, RxFood offers an AI-powered personalized nutrition solution to make healthy eating simpler, more personal and accessible. RxFood fits your life. Whether you’re juggling work and family, trying to improve fitness, managing diabetes or other chronic conditions, or just trying to feel more in control , RxFood shows how your food choices can fuel better health. Using a continuous glucose monitor? RxFood shows how your food choices impact your glucose in real time by integrating with select glucose monitors. Sign up here to register and download the app: https://signup.rxfoodapp.com/patients/canadalife?lang=en&cid=oth%7CGroup%7CRxFoods_launch_CobrandedMemberPiece_RxFoods_20251216EN%7Coth.
If you are concerned about your mental health, Teladoc’s Mental Health Navigator can support you in finding the right path forward. Or you can use your Member Assistance Program (MAP) Telus Health for find a mental wellness practitioner or have a few counselling sessions to determine what your needs are. Your MAP is available 24/7/365: call the Care Access Centre toll-free at 1-866-289-6749 and indicate that you are a member of the IBEW Local 353. Or visit one.telushealth.com | Username: canadalife | Password: telus1
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation also has many free resources, like a men’s health checklist, a Don’t Change Much podcast, and a men’s healthy eating guide. You can learn more by visiting their website here.
Men’s health issues can be prevented through healthier lifestyles, regular screening and stronger mental health support. This June, take time to check in on your health.
For women’s health information, check out the women’s health guide by Teladoc here and stay tuned for a special women’s health blog coming next month.