Mental Health Week
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The 1999 Mental Health Week theme is mental health promotion and the slogan is
Announcements
National Summer Safety Week
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May 1-7 National Summer Safety Week
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
WWW: http://www.safety-council.org
Disabled Golfers Assoc Ontario - Events and Instructional Sessions
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The Disabled Golfers Association Of Ontario welcomes participation in events and instructional sessions May-September, 1999. Contact Cam Dougall at 416 749 1461 or Bill Simpson at 905 454 4151 or Ed Membery at 705 737 9558
Course: Current Techniques in Continence Therapy using Biofeedback,
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This course for Continence Advisor and ET nurses will be instructed by Judy Fox, P.T. For more information call Biomation 1 888 667 2324. E-mail: bio@cyberus.ca.
NEW WEB-SITES, Ottawa-Carleton Public Health and Perth District Health Unit
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Visit the NEW Region of Ottawa-Carleton Public Health's Web-site!
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VOLUNTARY SECTOR / FEDERAL GOV
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(A synopsis of information from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy)
On March 24, reps. of the voluntary sector attended a dinner mtg in Ottawa with 13 federal Cabinet Ministers. "This unprecedented and, perhaps, even historic meeting may signal a turning point in the voluntary sector's relationship with the federal government." Members of the Voluntary Sector Roundtable have been working to strengthen the dialogue between the sector and the federal government. Policy development work is to happen through a series of "joint tables" that will include an equal number of voluntary & federal representatives. This "joint table process" is considered quite significant - a report of their work will go to a meeting of Ministers end of June and possibly a further submission to Cabinet in the fall.
For more information see: http://www.ccp.ca/information/documents/gd28.htm
ANTI-VIOLENCE, WORKSHOP offered by Best Start Barrie
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Best Start Barrie can provide a half day workshop related to its anti-violence initiatives in any community in Ontario. The workshop covers building a community coalition, understanding the spectrum of woman abuse and raising awareness re: the impacts of violence during pregnancy. Written material is also available. For more information call Kim McEwen-Shadgett at 705 725 8352.
Breast Cancer Information and Support Think Tank: Sharing and Planning
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The Ontario Breast Cancer Information Exchange Partnership (OBCIEP) is hosting a two-day, province-wide Think Tank conference on breast cancer information and support. The conference is being held in Toronto. The specific purpose is to provide a forum where a full range of stakeholder organizations can meet to:
gain first hand knowledge of current developments and gaps in breast cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis; rehabilitation and survivorship; treatment and treatment decision-making; celebrate successes as well as identify gaps in breast cancer information and supportive care; and craft a provincial Action Plan. The hope is to have in all 130 participants representative of breast cancer survivors, health service providers, voluntary agency and community representatives who reflect of the diversity of our province.
The conference dates are Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.
A registration package can be obtained by calling 416.480.5899 or by
sending an e-mail request to obciep@cancercare.on.ca.
HEALTH EVENTS FOR APRIL
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(these are all found on the Ontario HP Calendar of Events on the Internet at http://www.opc.on.ca/events/hpcalndr.html )
Cancer Month
Canadian Cancer Society
Tel.: (416) 961-7223 (or local offices)
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April 2-4 Daffodil Days
Canadian Cancer Society
Tel.: (416) 961-7223 (or local offices)
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Dental Health Month
Canadian Dental Association
Tel.: (613) 523-1770 (or provincial associations)
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Parkinson Awareness Month
Parkinson Foundation of Canada
Toll-free: (800) 437-6464
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Stay Alert...Stay Safe Month
Tel.: (416) 480-8225 Toll-free: (800) 301-7277
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April 7 World Health Day
Theme for 1999: Healthy Aging
Canadian Society for International Health
Tel.: (613) 241-5785 WWW:
April 17 International Hemophilia Day
Canadian Hemophilia Society
Toll-free: (800) 668-2686
April 17-25 Earth Week
Earth Day Canada Tel.: (416) 599-1991
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Education Grant Competition, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario
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The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce its third annual grant competition. To date, eleven grants totalling $ 91,385 have been awarded to community-based, breast cancer education projects.
For further information or to obtain an application for the 1999 competition, please call Joel Heitin at (416) 597-6773 or 1-800-387-9816, extension 241. Fax requests should be sent to (416) 596-7857. E-mail requests should be sent to jheitin@cbcf.org.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 1, 1999.
Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
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