Friday, October 23, 2009

Community Immunization Clinics

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics
November 2-6, 2009

Monday, November 2

Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Tuesday, November 3

Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saint Andrews' Recreation Centre, Halifax 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 4

Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm tp 7:30 pm
East Preston Recreation Centre, East Preston 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Thursday, November 5

East Dartmouth Community Centre, Dartmouth 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saint Andrew's Recreation Centre, Halifax 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 am to 7:30 pm
North Preston Community Centre, North Preston 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Friday, November 6

East Dartmouth Community Centre, Dartmouth 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saint Andrew's Recreation Centre, Halifax 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 7

East Dartmouth Community Centre, Dartmouth 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Captain William Spry Centre, Spryfield 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saint Mary's University, Halifax 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saint Andrew's Recreation Centre, Halifax 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Newbridge Academy, Lower Sackville 1:30 pm to 7:3o pm

A complete schedule of planned clinics from now until December is available online at www.cdha.nshealth.ca or www.iwk.nshealth.ca Changes may be made to the schedule in the coming weeks. Each week the schedule will be posted. Questions? Please call HealthLink 811, or visit the Capital Health or IWK websites.

H1N1 Information

Want to practice flu prevention? Along with immunization, people are also encouraged to take the following precautions to prevent illness.

  • Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after a sneeze or cough.
  • When soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
  • Cough and sneeze into elbow or sleeve.
  • If using tissues, dispose of them appropriately and wash your hands.
  • Limit touching eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Do not share drinking glasses, water bottles, mouth guards, cosmetics or eating utensils.
  • If you're concerned that medical advice or care is needed, contact HealthLink 811.
  • Like any illness, should symptons worsen, visit a doctor or walk-in clinic.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Family Games Day at the Library

Family Games Day @ Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library!
Friday, October 23 / 10:30 - 11:30 am and 2 - 4 pm Ages 5+

Join us at the Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library for a day of fun. Have a healthy snack and enter to win a prize. If you like, bring your own games along. This program was made possible with generous support from the Halifax Community Health Board. For more information please call 490-5707. No registration required.

Libraries across Atlantic Canada are celebrating Games @ the Library Week October 18-24. For more Games @ the Library Programs taking place at Halifax Public Libraries check out our website: www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Did you know...?

According to the recent Our Health survey, one third of Haligonians don't feel a strong sense of belonging to their community. Find out more at www.ourhealthsurvey.ca

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Bereavement Support Group

The IWK Health Centre will be holding Grief and Bereavement Support Group sessions starting in October 2009 for children and teens who have lost a loved one. Participants will be given the opportunity to express grief through group exercises and expressive arts, led by trained facilitators and volunteers who have been screened by the IWK.

The children’s support group, for ages six to 12 years, will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., from October 21, 2009 to December 9, 2009. The teen support group, for ages 13 to 18 years, will take place as a retreat during Winter 2010 (date to be determined).

Pre-registration is required for participation in these sessions. For registration or referrals, please contact Nick Zwaagstra, Bereavement Coordinator, IWK Health Centre, by phone at 902-470-8942 or via email at nick.zwaagstra@iwk.nshealth.ca.

New Voluntary Sector Resource Materials

Over 20 new titles on a variety of topics related to volunteerism, non-profit organizations, boards of directors, and voluntary sector management are now available for borrowing at Halifax Public Libraries. The purchase of these materials was made possible thanks to funding from Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection, Volunteerism. You can view titles in the Voluntary Sector Resource Collection here.

http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/about/news/whats-up.html

Stepping Up to Problem Gambling

The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) is pleased to release its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2008/2009 entitled A Year in Review: Stepping Up to Problem Gambling.

The Foundation is committed to deliver on our on-going promise to Step Up to Problem Gambling through its work - to champion the cause; to be knowledgeable and pro-active; to report, investigate and inform; to be a leading voice by supporting efforts to mitigate the harms of gambling in the province of Nova Scotia.
In this report, you will find information on the projects funded by the NSGF in 2008-2009 as well as other important initiatives that were completed during this past year.

We hope you will share the link with anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Foundation.

Please go to the following link to access your copy: http://www.nsgamingfoundation.org/publications/annual%20reports/NSGF_AnnualReport2009_Oct1_web.pdf

IWK Community Grants

It's that time of the year again: as of Friday, October 2, the IWK Community Grants Program is now accepting applications for our 2010/2011 grant program.

The IWK Community Grants program contributes $300K annually to non-profit and charitable projects across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick that promote wellness and healthy living and that support at least one of the following IWK Health Centre priorities:

Supporting the healthy growth and development of children 0-6 years, including the prenatal period.
Preventing child/youth obesity.
Supporting parents of children 0-16 in their parenting role.
Addressing the needs of "at risk" youth.
Improving women's wellness across the adult and senior years.
Reducing incidence/severity of child and youth injuries.

More information on the grant program can be found on www.iwk.nshealth.ca or www.iwkfoundation.org.
Please note, the deadline for the application is November 30, 2009.
For more information, please contact Julie Harrington, IWK Community Grants Coordinator at (902) 443-2563 or by email at julie.harrington@iwk.nshealth.ca.

11th Annual Mosiac for Mental Health

You are invited to attend the 11th Annual Mosaic for Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale!

“Share the Spirit"
October 15th to Sunday, October 25th , 2009
Craig Gallery, Alderney Landing (Next to the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal)
In support of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halifax – Dartmouth Branch

MOSAIC OPENING 7:00 pm
Thursday October 15th 2009 (Advance Showing 6:00 pm)
Harpist – Donna Hutchison

GALLERY HOURS
Monday Closed
Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm*; Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
*NOCTURNE art at night, Saturday, October 17th 6:00pm – midnight

HRM Winter Safety Operations

Halifax Regional Municipality staff will host an information meeting on HRM’s plans for winter safety operations including snow removal, parking options and parking enforcement. The meeting will take place Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm in the Nantucket Room of the Dartmouth Sportsplex. The goal of the session is to inform residents and build awareness of HRM’s winter safety operations for the upcoming season.

Friday, October 2, 2009

We could use a little neighbourly advice.

The survey results are in and the results may surprise you.

Capital Health, in cooperation with the IWK Health Centre, recently conducted a survey asking people about their health. Here are just a few things you told us:

- A lot of us are overweight and don't get enough exercise.
- Many of us have a chronic disease and are concerned about accessing health services.
- We are stressed out by our work.

But what else did the survey reveal? And how can we sue the information to improve the health of our communities?

We need your help and advice in setting priorities. Join us for a community conversation and tell us what you think. And bring your neighbours!

Halifax Community Health Board

October 5: Our Lady of Lebanon Church
3844 Joseph Howe Drive
6:30 to 8:30 pm

There will be a meet and greet at 6 pm before each session. To RSVP call: 424-3678.

For more information, visit www.ourhealthsurvey.ca