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…