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New Nutrition Guidelines Help Daycares, Schools and Recreation Facility Operators Plan Nutritious Foods
News Release June 3, 2008 A first-of-its-kind publication benefits Alberta’s children with healthier food choices Edmonton… Alberta is the first province to create anutrition guidelines resource specifically for caregivers operating…
Whatever happened to Jordan’s principle?
Dan Lett CMAJ. 2008 June 3; 178(12): 1534–1535. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.080692. Thirty-seven special needs children living on a remote Manitoba First Nation reserve are going without a variety of medical and…
Solving Pressing Public Health Problems: Close to $13 Million to Fund 14 New Research Chairs in Public Health
For immediate release – 2008-16 Ottawa (June 3, 2008) – Close to $13 million is being invested to fund 14 new Research Chairs on the topic of Public Health. The…
Re-evaluation of blood mercury, lead and cadmium concentrations in the Inuit population of Nunavik (Quebec): a cross-sectional study
Research Environmental Health 2008, 7:25doi:10.1186/1476-069X-7-25 Published: 2 June 2008 Abstract (provisional) Background Arctic populations are exposed to mercury, lead and cadmium through their traditional diet. Studies have however shown that…
National Policy Summit to Confront Diabetes Epidemic
Chronic disease groups unite to put 2.2 million Canadians with diabetes at centre of efforts to find solutions. OTTAWA, June 2 – The country’s leading not for profit organizations have…
NAHO’s Annual Public Meeting
May 30 , 2008 NAHO’s Annual Public Meeting June 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m. 220 Laurier Ave. W. 14th floor boardroom Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Your participation is welcome…
Media Advisory – Event Reminder: Conference on Collaborative Services to Children, Youth and Families
TORONTO, May 29 – Children’s Mental Health Ontario and the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies will gather together over 100 speakers to present innovative programs, new research and outcome…
Canada’s Health Minister Announces $2 Million to Improve Addictions Services for Aboriginal People in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(May 29, 2008) – Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced $2 million to improve addictions services in Vancouver’s downtown eastside that will help First Nations and…
Sandy Lake “Standing Together For Cancer”
A group from the Sandy Lake Health Authority, who sees first-hand the lack of support for cancer patients, has initiated a one-time fundraising drive. On Thursday, May 29th, 27 Sandy…
“Toxic Trespass” Examines Pollution Danger to Children
OTTAWA, May 28 – A sobering new documentary – Toxic Trespass – is bringing to light some of the dangers industrial chemicals and environmental degradation are having on our most…
