Six By Sixteen
There's a very clear link between healthy eating habits and lifelong health. Six by Sixteen wants to ensure the next [...]
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03, 2016
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03, 2016
Dental Caries Prevention in School-Aged Children: Effectiveness of Dental/Oral Hygiene Program Delivery Models (Evidence Brief)
According to the Canadian Health Measures Survey conducted from 2007-2009, over half of Canadian children and adolescents aged 6 to [...]
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02, 2016
Data & Collaboration: Research Informing a Path for a Solution to Preventing Heart Disease in Niagara – Event Recording
This is an event recording of the February 24, 2016 webinar with presenters Dr. Stafford Dobbin, Don Gibson, Dr. Michael [...]
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02, 2016
Measuring Up: A Yearly Report on How Ontario’s Health System is Performing (2015)
Whether Ontarians are in good health or have health problems, they expect the health system to be there for them [...]
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02, 2016
Consider This: How Do We Boost Healthy Eating in Niagara? (Podcast)
What we eat has tremendous impacts on our health. Whole foods rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are vital [...]
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01, 2016
Consider This: Supporting Children and Youth to be More Active and Healthy (Podcast)
With the advent of video games and devises comes a noticeable decline in children’s activity. Today’s children watch an average [...]
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01, 2016
Pathways to Promoting Mental Health: A 2015 Survey of Ontario Public Health Units
In 2015, Ontario’s 36 public health units participated in an online survey to provide insight into mental health promotion activities. This [...]
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12, 2015
Consider This: Concussions in Children’s Sports- When In Doubt, Sit Them Out (Podcast)
Concussions, which the Mayo Clinic defines as being “a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions,” don’t [...]
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11, 2015
Promoting Active Play for Children 0-12: A Review of Community-Based Interventions
It is well-accepted that being physically active contributes to the health and well-being of children. One approach used to promote [...]
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10, 2015
How Community Health Centres Are Changing the Health and Wellness Landscape in Niagara
This is an event recording of the October 21st, 2015 webinar with presenters Jenny Stranges, Jeanne Schmidt, Alison Behring & Lori [...]
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10, 2015
Taking the Next Step Forward: Building a Responsive Mental Health and Addictions System for Emerging Adults
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has identified “youth transitions” as a significant area of mental health policy concern. This [...]
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10, 2015
The Road to Empowerment Project: Developing Self Advocacy and Cause Advocacy Skills Across Niagara (Final Summary Report)
The Road to Empowerment is a community development project coordinated by three Niagara region Community Health Centres (CHCs): Bridges Community [...]
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09, 2015
The Impact of SafeTALK Training on Suicide Prevention and a Culture of Health and Safety in Niagara: Webinar Follow Up
In Niagara 45 people die by suicide each year; that is 1 death every 8 days. Most people with thoughts [...]
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09, 2015
The Impact of SafeTALK Training on Suicide Prevention and a Culture of Health and Safety in Niagara: Event Recording
Suicide can affect anyone and it is estimated that 1 individual dies by suicide every 8 days in Niagara. Since [...]
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09, 2015
Green City: Why Nature Matters to Health – An Evidence Review
This report focuses on the impact green space has on health outcomes and the characteristics that may modify the impacts. [...]
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09, 2015
Partners for Mental Health
Partners for Mental Health is a national charity, accredited by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program, whose mandate is to change the [...]
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08, 2015
Evaluation of SafeTALK Training in a Convenience Sample of 500 Niagara Region Residents, Health Professionals and Volunteers
Suicide is a serious issue in the Niagara Region. A 2011 report found that Niagara residents were ready for, and [...]
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08, 2015
Implementing the Niagara Mental Health and Addictions Charter: Focus Area Group Discussion Themes Summary
On November 12, 2014, fifty (50) people gathered for the initial Niagara Mental Health and Addictions Charter Implementation Phase working [...]
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08, 2015
Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework and Action Plan
A community hub can be a school, a neighbourhood centre or another public space that offers co-located or integrated services [...]
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07, 2015
Diabetes Niagara Network
The Diabetes Niagara Network is an association of diabetes education & service providers in the Niagara Region. Its members strive [...]
