An Opportunity for SafeTALK and ASIST Trainers in Niagara
45 people die by suicide in Niagara each year; that is 1 person every 8 days. SafeTALK and ASIST trainers [...]
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01, 2017
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12, 2016
2017: Opportunities Ahead
2017 marks 12 years since the Niagara-wide community began building Niagara Connects. We are a network of people focused on: [...]
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12, 2016
The Impact of Food Insecurity on Health
Food insecurity - the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints - is a serious public health [...]
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12, 2016
Youth Lifestyle Choices Niagara
This infographic summarizes research from the Niagara Youth Lifestyle Choices research project - highlighting key research findings for Niagara's youth. [...]
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12, 2016
Research Snapshot – Adversity in Childhood: How Does it Impact Physical Health in Adulthood?
This research snapshot explores the impact that adverse childhood experiences may have on physical health among children. Authors: Pretty, C., D [...]
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12, 2016
Research Snapshot – Sleep: The Connection to Social Functioning & Behaviours
This research snapshot explores how sleep deprivation may uniquely impair individuals’ perceptions of emotional stimuli. Authors: Cote, K. A., Mondloch, C. [...]
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12, 2016
Research Snapshot – Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: How Does it Link to Suicide?
This Research Snapshot examines the link between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and suicide among university students. Authors: Willoughby, T., Heffer, T., & Hamza, [...]
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10, 2016
Using an Integrated Community Lead Model of Care to Enhance Service Navigation for Clients in Niagara with Complex Needs – Event Recording
This is an event recording of the October 5th & 19th (repeated) webinar with presenters Jenny Stranges, Despina Tzemis & Kelly Falconer. [...]
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10, 2016
Developing Ontario’s Dementia Strategy: A Discussion Paper
Dementia is not a part of normal aging. It is a group of conditions that affect the brain and cause [...]
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09, 2016
A Case for the Need for Standards for Older Adult Recreation Programs: A Literature Review
For the first time in Canadian history, people over the age of 65 outnumber those under the age of 15. Governments, [...]
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08, 2016
Niagara Catholic District School Board: Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
The Mental Health and Addictions Strategy of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, through the charisms of faith, social justice, [...]
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08, 2016
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Browse the portal for evidence summaries and blog posts about topics related to health conditions, healthcare delivery and healthy aging [...]
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06, 2016
Are Canadian Kids Too Tired to Move? The 2016 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the most comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in [...]
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06, 2016
Obesity in Canada: A Whole-of-Society Approach for a Healthier Canada
There is an obesity crisis in this country. Canadians are paying for it with their wallets — and with their [...]
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06, 2016
Fresh From the Farm
Building upon the success of the previous 3 years, Fresh from the Farm, Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools has expanded [...]
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06, 2016
Niagara Healthy Kids Community Challenge
Niagara is one of 45 communities across Ontario taking part in The Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC). The goal of [...]
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04, 2016
The Value of Cycling
This report was commissioned to provide a review of the literature on the value of cycling. It focuses on evidence of the [...]
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04, 2016
A $4.9 Billion Decrease in Health Care Expenditure: The Ten-Year Impact of Improving Smoking, Alcohol, Diet & Physical Activity in Ontario
This report describes the proportion of Ontario adults at risk for four health behaviours — smoking, unhealthy alcohol consumption, poor [...]
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04, 2016
A Call for Action: Strategic Planning Session for the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC) was formed in 2003 due to the concerns regarding the number of suicides in [...]
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04, 2016
Consider This: Understanding Risk-Taking Behaviour in Adolescence (Podcast)
Adolescence is a time of great change, for individuals, their families and society. People in this age group are leaving [...]
