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GNWT Begins Public Discussions On Supplementary Health Benefits
March 03, 2010 As part of public discussion surrounding the Supplementary Health Benefits programs, ‘Supplementary Health Benefits – A Conversation with Northerners’ has been released online at www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca A series…
Province Targets Youth Substance Abuse, Smoking, Unhealthy Eating With Tough New Measures
March 3, 2010 Initiatives will Help Young People Make Healthier Choices Following Release of 2009 Youth Health Survey: Rondeau, Mackintosh Manitoba will introduce some of the toughest penalties in the…
First-ever Canadian Standards for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) has released Building on Our Strengths: Canadian Standards for School-based Youth Substance Abuse Prevention—A Guide for Education and Health Personnel. The Standards were developed…
Bone Up On Bone Health At Exhibit And Public Lecture
February 24, 2010 Strong bones aren’t just a priority for an aging population. Good bone health can also prevent injuries and chronic health problems across the life span. Members of…
Government Remains Mute Regarding Future Of The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Winnipeg, Feb. 25 – With the sunset date for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) rapidly approaching, the government has yet to confirm whether or not funding will continue after March…
Six hundred Aboriginal diabetes programs at risk across Canada
Toronto, Feb. 25 – The federal government must renew funding for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) in next week’s budget or more than 600 programs for Aboriginal Canadians living with…
Anti-Bullying Program Reaches Out To Rural And Remote Communities
February 23, 2010 The WITS anti-bullying program, developed with community partners at the University of Victoria, has demonstrated its value in reducing peer victimization and bullying in Greater Victoria schools.…
Quality Of Healthcare In Canada : A Chartbook
Executive Summary If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it. —Abraham Lincoln,…
CBU Aims To Establish Centre For The Advancement Of Population Health
CBU has long been home to the belief that it is essential to establish sound health practices through access to good community facilities and resources. President and Vice Chancellor John…
The Journal of Aboriginal Health – Aboriginal Women’s Health
December 2009, Volume 4, Issue 2 Research Papers : The Responsibilities of Women: Confronting Environmental Contamination in the Traditional Territories of Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows) and Wabauskang First Nation…
