The North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) board has approved a decision to allow the Sault Area Hospital (SAH) to keep seven acute mental health beds after it moves to its new site. It was expected that under its cost-saving Hospital Improvement Plan, the hospital would reduce its mental health capacity from 30 to […]Continue readingSault Area Hospital to keep its mental health beds
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Osgoode certificate in mental health law
The Osgoode Certificate in Mental Health Law is being offered from October 14 to December 16, 2010 in Toronto. This unique certificate program, now in its third year, provides an overview of the core principles of mental health law, as well as strategies for handling mental health law issues, through lectures, case studies, class/group discussions, […]Continue readingOsgoode certificate in mental health law
Promoting mental health and preventing childhood obesity in Aboriginal communities
A toolkit and training workshop to promote mental health and curb childhood obesity in Aboriginal communities has been developed through the Best Start Resource Centre, a Health Nexus program. The project, Let’s Be Healthy Together: Preventing Childhood Obesity in Ontario’s Aboriginal Communities, was led and developed by Aboriginal people from across Ontario with funding from […]Continue readingPromoting mental health and preventing childhood obesity in Aboriginal communities
Canada invests $500 million in electronic health record systems
Canada Health Infoway announced that the Government of Canada has invested $500 million in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Most of the new funds ($380 million) will be used to speed up the implementation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, to enable physicians and nurse practitioners to securely access patient information including diagnostic images, blood […]Continue readingCanada invests $500 million in electronic health record systems
Book now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Skirting the Edge is a collection of monologues exploring women’s mental landscapes. It is a personal exploration of how in times of extreme duress — such as a break-up, post-partum depression, or the loss of a loved one — any one person can feel as if they are “losing their mind.” The play was developed by […]Continue readingBook now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Call for submissions for QWQHC Summit
The Quality Worklife – Quality Healthcare Collaborative (QWQHC) is accepting submissions for its Fifth Annual Summit. “Integrating Perspectives: Healthy Work Environments, Healthy Outcomes, Healthy People” will be held on March 2-3, 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario. QWQHC is a coalition of 12 national healthcare organizations working together to create healthier workplaces and improve patient/client and system […]Continue readingCall for submissions for QWQHC Summit
Request for participation in national harm reduction conference
CAST Canada is seeking papers, abstracts, one-act plays, short films and other methods of participation for the Harm Reduction Canada conference, taking place in Ottawa on February 23-25, 2011. The organizers are seeking a balance of presenters from across sectors, including academics, researchers, drug users, families, students and youth, service users, frontline providers, thinkers, poets, […]Continue readingRequest for participation in national harm reduction conference
PHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) invites eligible organizations to submit a proposal for funding under the Community-Based Programming Component of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy. PHAC is seeking proposals that support the agency’s objective to identify effective community-based models, programs, policies and public health interventions that contribute to the prevention and management of diabetes. […]Continue readingPHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals
Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (NZ)
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has launched a web-based resource to support the health and disability sector as it works to improve service delivery, implement innovation and increase productivity. Developed with the guidance of the sector, the Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre is designed to serve as a central repository of best practice, […]Continue readingHealth Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (NZ)
Update on LCO project on law and disabilities
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is set to release a consultation paper this fall that will reveal key issues and directions related to the law and disabilities identified through an extensive consultation process. When the paper is released the LCO will request participation from the disability community, government, experts and others for the development […]Continue readingUpdate on LCO project on law and disabilities