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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11, 2015
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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 [...]
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07, 2015
Extending Public Dental Programs to Adults in Need
One in five people in Ontario can't afford to see a dentist. You have to wonder how Ontario, one of [...]
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07, 2015
Niagara Dental Health Coalition
The Niagara Dental Health Coalition advocates and builds capacity for the expansion of accessible dental health services for adults and [...]
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07, 2015
Dental Health Intervention Tool
This resource is designed to help people navigate the patchwork of publicly-funded dental health services, as well as the charitable [...]
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07, 2015
Designed to Move: Active Cities (A Guide for Leaders)
A city's ability to compete depends on an active population. The research is clear on this. Integrating physical activity into [...]
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06, 2015
The Cost of Injury in Canada
Every year, injury takes a staggering toll on children, seniors, families, and communities across the country. New data from The Cost [...]
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06, 2015
The Biggest Risks in Keeping Kids Indoors: The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth (formerly the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card) is [...]
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06, 2015
Niagara Aging Strategy and Action Plan: Implementation Template
The Niagara Aging Strategy and Action Plan: Booklet consists of five goals developed to advance the Niagara Age Friendly Community Initiative’s [...]
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04, 2015
Guys Get LOUD About Men’s Mental Health!
Although the conversation about general mental health has gotten louder in recent years, talk of men’s mental health continues as [...]
