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Poverty making Canadians sick
 The Canadian Medical Association's nationwide consultation with Canadians about the social determinants of health has delivered a clear message: poverty is the main issue that must be addressed to improve the health of Canadians and eliminate health inequities.
The report, What Makes Us Sick?, was prepared following a series of six town-hall meetings and an online consultation that attracted more than 1,000 participants.
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Public consultations for renewed Poverty Reduction Strategy
Public and online consultations for a renewed strategy will begin the week of August 6th. There will also be opportunities for people to provide input by organizing their own consultations in their communities and submitting their individuals ideas. Watch for more information in next week's Bulletin.
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Ontario's working poor pay with their health
The health of Ontarians living in poverty has declined with the tightening labour market, according to a new report being released Tuesday.
The working poor, who have seen both wages and working conditions deteriorate, have experienced the sharpest decline in their health, says the study by Toronto's Wellesley Institute.
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Report reveals household food insecurity in Canada
Food insecurity in Canada is "a serious social and public health problem," says a new report that found nearly one in eight Canadian households couldn't access sufficient, safe and nutritious food in 2011.
The study said 3.9 million Canadians were affected and the 330,000 households that were "severely food insecure" were worried they would run out of food before being able to afford more.
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Changes to physiotherapy: Ontarians will now be able to access physiotherapy sooner and closer to home
Amanda Smart, president of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association, says that the new funding model will put more physiotherapy money into rural areas of the province and give more seniors access to clinic and in-home physiotherapy.
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Call for nominations
AOHC Board of Directors: Community Family Health Team
An election is being held for a new Board representative to fill the vacant CFHT Constituency Director position. The term will expire at the Annual General Meeting in June 2016.
Deadline for nominations: Friday, August 23 2013
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Privacy Basics and Beyond Professional Learning Event
Provide centres with a grounding in privacy requirements, and an understanding of gaps and next steps to address them.
This event is designed for Privacy Officers. Privacy Basic learning materials for frontline staff will be available in the near future.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Registration (beginning July 29) is $175 + HST per participant
Location: Villa Colombo - Sala Caboto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto ON
For more information contact Privacy Business Analyst, Charles Sagoe charles@aohc.org
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Save the date!
Upcoming professional learning group events
Supporting Clinical Best Practices in Interprofessional Team Professional Learning Group Event
Date: Tuesday January 21st, 2014
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Quality Improvement Professional Learning Group Event
Date: Wednesday January 22nd, 2014
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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