1. Resources & Publications

    A Summary of Self-Harm and Suicide in Niagara 2019

    Posted on: June 24, 2019
    This report provides updated data for self-harm and suicide in Niagara by analyzing Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department (ED) visit, hospital admission and death data for Niagara residents. The report also includes data on methods of self-harm and suicide. By analyzing the data by age and sex, priority populations...
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  2. Resources & Publications

    Caregivers in Alberta Fact Sheets

    Posted on: June 20, 2019
    In recognition of Caregivers Week in Alberta May 5-11, 2019, two infographics were co-created with Caregivers Alberta and provincial government stakeholders. The infographics help raise awareness about the contributions that 965,000 caregivers in Alberta make, saving the Alberta health care system $5.8 billion each year based on hiring replacement workers...
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  3. Resources & Publications

    A Dementia Strategy for Canada

    Posted on: June 18, 2019
    Canada’s first national dementia strategy sets out a vision for the future and identifies common principles and national objectives to help guide actions by all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, communities, families and individuals. Published By: Public Health Agency of Canada Publication Date: June 2019
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Climate Change Toolkit for Health Professionals

    Posted on: June 7, 2019
    This toolkit consists of eight modules which have been prepared as stand-alone documents that can be read by themselves, but they have also been prepared to complement one another. It has been designed as a tool for health professionals and students in the health care and public health sectors who...
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  6. Community Blog

    Do you think you have what it takes to be a Dental Superhero? Join the Quest Community Health Centre (CHC) Volunteer Dental Program

    Posted on: May 7, 2019
    When was the last time you had a dental check up? Six months? Maybe a year? Can you imagine not having had a check-up or your teeth cleaned in years… Or never? Across Canada every year an estimated 6 million Canadians don’t see a dentist because they can’t afford it....
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  7. Community Blog

    Physical Literacy and Older Adults Workshop: Port Weller Community Centre

    Posted on: April 30, 2019
    Physical Literacy and Older Adults Workshop: Port Weller Community Centre May 16th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Are you an Activity Leader or Health and Social Service Provider working with Adults 55+? This is your last chance to attend a free workshop that will change the way you think...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Community Foundation: 2018 Annual Report

    Posted on: April 25, 2019
    Niagara Community Foundation: 2018 Annual Report “Helping good people build smart and caring communities” The Foundation has been a partner with Niagara Connects since inception. We are happy to share that 2018 was a transformational year for the Foundation. Here are some of the highlights of the Foundation’s impact in...
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  9. NewsResources & Publications

    Public Health Ontario Evidence Brief: Homelessness and Health Outcomes

    Posted on: April 25, 2019
    Public Health Ontario Evidence Brief Homelessness and Health Outcomes: What are the associations? The purpose of this evidence brief is to provide an overview of the associations between homelessness and health from review-level evidence. The broad approach is to identify specific health outcomes associated with homelessness to inform planning and...
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  10. Resources & Publications

    Bridging Barriers to Newcomer Mental Health in Niagara: Webinar (Event Recording)

    Posted on: April 25, 2019
    This is an event recording of the April 24, 2019 webinar with presenters Ali Ahmed and Jillien Hone from the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. This event was hosted by Niagara Connects in partnership with Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. Sixty-five (65) participants joined this event from twenty-one (21) different...
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