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

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…

Walmart Launches Major Employee Mental Health Support InitiativeWalmart Launches Major Employee Mental Health Support Initiative

Walmart Monday April 10, 2023 announced to its employees a new “Workplace Mental Health course” that … [+] will focus on teaching Walmart leaders and managers how to deal with someone struggling with behavioral health issues. The course will be facilitated by clinicians from the company Lyra Health, which is known for educating on mental health risks in the workplace. In this photo, a Walmart employee pushes a cart through a Walmart store on August 15, 2019 in Richmond, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images Walmart is launching a major mental health education and support effort for its…