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Provincial Government Funding to Support Health Promotion and WellnessProvincial Government Funding to Support Health Promotion and Wellness

July 18, 2023| 3:46 pm

The Department of Health and Community Services is providing more than $154,000 in funding to six regional wellness coalitions to promote health and wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coalition facilitates, supports, and bridges health promotion work between Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and communities throughout the province. The Wellness Coalitions bring together individuals, groups, organizations and schools interested in working on common health and wellness initiatives in their respective regions. This work is completed through networking and capacity building opportunities, community workshops and events, community grant programs, communication platforms and education and training sessions. The six wellness coalitions, integrated…

Where to Find Real History in the Anti-CRT EraWhere to Find Real History in the Anti-CRT Era

June 20, 2023| 7:44 am

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by EVERFI and Today by Studyo We are living in a time when a segment of the population is working as hard as it can to keep our students ignorant of history. Dozens of states are attempting to erase history from textbooks and curriculum if it paints certain populations in an unflattering light, and teachers’ jobs are under threat in many places if they teach certain concepts. This is no accident. It’s happening at a time when more excellent work than ever before is being published to accurately and inclusively represent history.…

How universities can help respond to the mental health care crisisHow universities can help respond to the mental health care crisis

May 10, 2023| 2:07 pm

The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge. The full impact of mental health issues is even broader: almost every Canadian adult at some point has either been directly affected, or has a family member, friend or colleague with a mental health issue. In terms of economic cost, mental health issues cost the Canadian government approximately $50 billion annually. Although these figures are staggering, they are not surprising. The issue is not about describing the problem but about what to do about it. Family doctor shortages, emergency rooms over capacity with…

Queen’s implements a new health education program in James BayQueen’s implements a new health education program in James Bay

April 28, 2023| 12:55 pm

Queen’s University plans to implement a new health education program in the James Bay region to increase the number of Indigenous health care professions. on Feb. 28, the University announced a partnership with the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and Mastercard Foundation to collaborate on providing a health care program focused on creating opportunities for Indigenous communities. The partnership between the University and WAHA has existed since 1965 and will serve seven different Indigenous communities. “This is a very exciting partnership we announced yesterday,” Jane Philpott, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences said in an interview with TheJournals. We’ve…