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This free webinar from Desjardins touches on the mental attitudes that influence purchases and in some cases debt. We’ll explore how good planning and spending habits can deter consumers from contracting bad debt.

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) does regular screenings for a number of cancers, depending on your risk factors. In October 2024, the Ontario Breast Screening Program lowered the starting age for screening from age 50 to age 40.

Do you know whatt happens with your AOMBT GRSP when you retire?

Even with regular mammograms, breast cancer can sometimes go undetected—one reason for this is breast density. Dense breasts not only make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram, but they also increase your overall risk of developing breast cancer.

On World Mental Health Day, the AOM Benefits Trust proudly reaffirms our year-round commitment to supporting midwives’ wellbeing. This isn’t just about acknowledging mental health—it’s about making sure you have access to meaningful, effective support.

There are many reasons to reduce alcohol intake, and one important reason is the link between alcohol and cancer. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) recommends consuming 2 “standard drinks” or less per week. Increasing that to just 3-6 “standard drinks” per week increases your risk of developing several types of cancer, including breast cancer.

The AOM Benefits Trust will be closed on Monday, October 13, and we will re-open Tuesday, October 14.

This free webinar from Desjardins will allow you to develop general knowledge on the different sources of retirement income in order to be well prepared for this important stage of your life. Specifically, this module will allow you to delve deeper into the different types of retirement benefits provided by government plans: Canada Pension Plan, Quebec Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time not just to support and honour those who’ve been affected by breast cancer, but to think about ways to reduce the risks and impacts.

It's National Breastfeeding Week! This year's theme is Prioritising Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems.