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Change Day is Monday, March 3
Change Day is a frontline led movement; the largest of its kind, with a shared purpose of improving health and care. The mission is to inspire and mobilize people everywhere to do something better together to improve care for people.
Anyone can get involved to pledge something that will make a difference no matter how big or small. Please join the Change Day movement on March 3rd and make your pledge!
Here is a short video (2 minutes) from WellFort Health Services to help get you started in thinking about your pledge. #ChangeDayOn2014
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2014 AOHC Award nominations
It's time to shine the spotlight on the outstanding work of our member centres. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 AOHC Awards. All members are welcome to submit a nomination for an eligible and deserving candidate/centre.
The awards will be handed out on the evening of June 3, 2014 at the Prevent More to Treat Less | Public Health and Primary Health Care conference banquet dinner.
View award categories and nomination forms: English French
Deadline for nominations is March 18, 2014
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National Day of Action for new Health Accord
On March 31st events are being held across Ontario calling for federal action on a new Health Accord. Join an event in Kingston, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Windsor/Sarnia, Hamilton, Niagara, Guelph, Ottawa, Scarborough or Toronto organized by the Canadian Health Coalition.
More information
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Shine a spotlight on oral health
Does your CHC/AHAC want to spread the message that the government should be expanding access to dental care for low income people?
Here's an idea developed by Davenport-Perth CHC and Bridges CHC: - Conduct a survey of your clients and community to find out what their needs are for affordable dental services
- Let your local media know
- Publish the results and share them with your MPP
For more information email, Jacquie@aohc.org.
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Making Healthier Choices Act
Health Minister Deb Matthews introduced Bill 162 in the Legislature on February 24th, the Making Healthier Choices Act, which would mandate calorie labelling on restaurant menus as part of the government's Healthy Kids Strategy to combat childhood obesity. But the Bill does not go as far as Private Member's Bill 149 introduced by NDP Health Critic France Gélinas last week. It would require chain restaurants to provide menu information on calorie count and high sodium content of food.
AOHC has joined 40 groups and experts in endorsing a joint statement by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest which calls for both sodium and calorie level information to be provided on restaurant menus.
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Seniors Community Grant Program accepting applications
The Ontario government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit community groups to fund projects that help seniors stay connected and involved in their community by encouraging greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.
The Seniors Community Grant Program is the province's first grant program dedicated solely to seniors and will fund projects that provide seniors with opportunities to connect, contribute, learn and lead active lives.
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Phase two report of Regent Park revitalization study now available
The Centre for Research on Inner City Health, in partnership with Toronto Community Housing (TCH), is surveying adults and children who are TCH residents before and after the Regent Park revitalization process.
The study asks questions about a wide range of things that can affect people's wellbeing, such as feelings of safety and security, social relationships, sense of community and health behaviours.
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Service Provision Forum: Women's Housing Stability, Health and Wellbeing
The Centre for Research on Inner City talked to 41 women in Ontario about their experiences with partner violence, housing stability and health. Now, they are sharing the results with service providers across Ontario including housing, health care, public health, justice and social services.
Forums will take place in Hamilton, Ottawa and Sudbury. Stay tuned for upcoming dates in Thunder Bay and Toronto.
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Accessibility and Model of Health and Wellbeing Workshops
AOHC is offering its member centres the opportunity to participate in a free ½-day workshop exploring the relationship between our Model of Health and Wellbeing, the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), and ways to improve access and communication for clients with various disabilities.
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