Showing posts with label Capital Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capital Health. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Welcome to Four Weeks of Awareness and Hope - Week 1
Four Weeks of Awareness and Hope is a positive campaign held each November to share information and resources about addiction. We all want to live in healthy communities! Contributing to healthier attitudes, policies and behaviours related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, other drugs and gambling is an important part of improving the health of Nova Scotians.
The grand finale of our month of awareness raising will take place on Nov. 30 with our participation in the Atlantic Minds Wide Open Film Festival, where we'll share some Stories of Hope about individuals whose lives have been affected by addiction and recovery. Learn more about this important event and purchase your tickets today! http://www.atlanticmindswideopen.ca/
**Week 1 Focus - Tobacco Use
What Smoking Costs Us - According to the report Tobacco Use in Canada: Patterns and Trends (2011):
- nearly five million Canadians currently smoke, and up to half of them will become ill or die from continued tobacco use
- tobacco is a leading preventable cause of death in Canada, responsible for over 37,000 deaths annually and about one third of cancers
- the economic impact of tobacco use in Canada is also significant, with an estimated social cost of $17 billion per year
- the most recent estimates indicate that tobacco-related illness costs Canadians $4.4 billion in direct health care costs
- tobacco use is responsible for 2.2 million acute care hospital days
Read the full report: http://www.tobaccoreport.ca/tobacco%20Use%20in%20Canada_2011.pdf
Did you know? We are making progress in reducing tobacco use. Nova Scotia now leads Canada in keeping youth smoke-free. In 1999, Nova Scotia's youth smoking rate was 30 per cent. Through smoking reduction efforts like the Smoke-Free Places Act, tax increases and public awareness campaigns, the number dropped to 14 per cent by 2008. Since then, youth smoking rates have leveled off at 15 per cent.
Thinking about stopping? APTS offers free Stop Smoking Services! Free nicotine replacement therapies are also available. Attend one of our upcoming Getting Started Sessions to learn how we can support you in reaching your goals! Our Getting Started Schedule is available online at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/addiction-prevention-treatment-services/programs-services/stop-smoking-services
Would you like to try to stop on your own? APTS offers a free self-help stop smoking workbook, available on our website. Just click on the last link on the Stop Smoking Services page. Click the following link and scroll down to "Tobacco Intervention Workbook." http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/addiction-prevention-treatment-services/programs-services/stop-smoking-services
How can you help end addiction stigma?
1. Check out and share our "Get Help Stopping" films at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/addiction-prevention-treatment-services/videos
2. "Like" our facebook page! It's a great place to access positive information and messages about addiction-related events, research, treatment and supports! www.facebook.com/addictionprevention
3. Encourage people to get the help they need! There are a variety of self-help and assessment tools at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/addiction-prevention-treatment-services/self-help-assessment and individuals may contact our Central Intake Service (424-8866 / toll free 1-866-340-6700) to explore programs and services. Our service operates 8:30 am-8:30 pm on Mondays and 8:30 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Chebucto Community Health Team is expanding!
The Chebucto Community Health Team has expanded its catchment area to include Fairview, Clayton Park, and Rockingham to Larry Uteck Boulevard.
People who live, work, or have a family doctor in the communities of Halifax Mainland can participate in the free health and wellness programs offered by the Chebucto Community Health Team.
Halifax Mainland communities include:
North – Fairview, Clayton Park, and Rockingham to Larry Uteck Blvd
South – Armdale, Herring Cove, Purcell’s Cove, Spryfield and the Sambro Loop
Postal codes – B3M, B3N, B3P, B3R, B3S, and B3V.
View the Chebucto Spring and Summer schedule and register online, or call 487-0690.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Which way do we go? Recruiting volunteers!
Capital Health wants to test out proposed new signs and directions at the Halifax Infirmary building of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. We’re looking for about 40 people who aren’t familiar with the Halifax Infirmary to help us out.
During the week of June 4 to 10, 2012, we’re asking you to come to the Halifax Infirmary and test out proposed new signs (at your convenience) and tell us what works and what doesn’t.
Participants need to sign up in advance so that we can send you a package with information about your specific clinic destination, as well as a feedback form.
When we receive your completed feedback form (mailed, emailed or dropped off by June 25), we’ll send you a $10 grocery store gift card as a small token of our thanks.
Interested in signing up or learning more? Contact Margaret Angus at 473-2726 or margaret.angus@cdha.nshealth.ca.
During the week of June 4 to 10, 2012, we’re asking you to come to the Halifax Infirmary and test out proposed new signs (at your convenience) and tell us what works and what doesn’t.
Participants need to sign up in advance so that we can send you a package with information about your specific clinic destination, as well as a feedback form.
When we receive your completed feedback form (mailed, emailed or dropped off by June 25), we’ll send you a $10 grocery store gift card as a small token of our thanks.
Interested in signing up or learning more? Contact Margaret Angus at 473-2726 or margaret.angus@cdha.nshealth.ca.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Getting Started - Free Tobacco Intervention Program
A Getting Started session will support you in making choices about your use of tobacco products and provide you with more information about our free Tobacco Intervention Program.
January
Tues., January 3, 2012
Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
7702 Hwy 7
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Boardroom
7-8 p.m.
Wed., January 4, 2012
Spryfield Wellness Center
16 Dentith Rd, Spryfield, NS
Room 169
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Nova Scotia Hospital
300 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth
Mount Hope Lecture Hall
6-7 p.m.
Thurs., January 12, 2012
Cobequid Community Health Center, Room: 3215
40 Freer Lane, Sackville
Noon- 1 p.m.
Thurs., January 12, 2012
Bluewater Building
22756 Highway #7, Sheet Harbour
7-8 p.m.
Mon., January 16, 2012
DartmouthCommunity Health Team
58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, NS
Tacoma Program Room
Noon – 1 p.m.
Tues., January 24, 2012
Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
Suite 1070
Noon – 1 p.m.
There is no need to register, just arrive at a Getting Started Session. All Capital Health tobacco intervention programs are free of charge. Bring a friend! To learn more, please call 424-2025
January
Tues., January 3, 2012
Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
7702 Hwy 7
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Boardroom
7-8 p.m.
Wed., January 4, 2012
Spryfield Wellness Center
16 Dentith Rd, Spryfield, NS
Room 169
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Nova Scotia Hospital
300 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth
Mount Hope Lecture Hall
6-7 p.m.
Thurs., January 12, 2012
Cobequid Community Health Center, Room: 3215
40 Freer Lane, Sackville
Noon- 1 p.m.
Thurs., January 12, 2012
Bluewater Building
22756 Highway #7, Sheet Harbour
7-8 p.m.
Mon., January 16, 2012
DartmouthCommunity Health Team
58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, NS
Tacoma Program Room
Noon – 1 p.m.
Tues., January 24, 2012
Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
Suite 1070
Noon – 1 p.m.
There is no need to register, just arrive at a Getting Started Session. All Capital Health tobacco intervention programs are free of charge. Bring a friend! To learn more, please call 424-2025
Monday, January 24, 2011
Planning begins for Common Roots Urban Farm
An urban farm will sprout this spring on the site of the former Queen Elizabeth High School.
Partners for Care of Capital Health and Dalhousie University’s Cities and Environment Unit hosted a public meeting and open house late last year and heard strong support to use the land at the corner of Bell Road and Robie Street as a space to grow healthy food and demonstrate gardening skills.
“We were extremely pleased to see a diverse group of people and organizations in our community respond with such energy and commitment to the idea of developing an urban farm on the QEH property,” said Roma Dingwell, project manager with Partners for Care. “This land presents a true opportunity to promote good health, education and community involvement on Common land in the city centre.”
The roughly 2.5 acres of land will transfer to Capital Health once demolition of the school is complete. At some point in the future it will be used for hospital expansion.
To move the urban farm project from an idea to reality, the Cities and Environment Unit is again collaborating to host a series of planning meetings.
The first session on Program Development, focusing on what will be produced and how, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Citadel/Cunard Room, Hotel Atlantica, 1980 Robie St.
The second session on Farm Operations and Governance, will be held Thursday, Feb. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Citadel/Cunard Room, Hotel Atlantica, 1980 Robie St.
Dates and locations for sessions on Food Distribution and Design Development will be announced in the future.
All are invited. Those unable to attend the planning sessions can provide any input to participate@cdha.nshealth.ca or through our social media channels facebook.com/CapitalHealth or twitter.com/Capital_Health
Partners for Care of Capital Health and Dalhousie University’s Cities and Environment Unit hosted a public meeting and open house late last year and heard strong support to use the land at the corner of Bell Road and Robie Street as a space to grow healthy food and demonstrate gardening skills.
“We were extremely pleased to see a diverse group of people and organizations in our community respond with such energy and commitment to the idea of developing an urban farm on the QEH property,” said Roma Dingwell, project manager with Partners for Care. “This land presents a true opportunity to promote good health, education and community involvement on Common land in the city centre.”
The roughly 2.5 acres of land will transfer to Capital Health once demolition of the school is complete. At some point in the future it will be used for hospital expansion.
To move the urban farm project from an idea to reality, the Cities and Environment Unit is again collaborating to host a series of planning meetings.
The first session on Program Development, focusing on what will be produced and how, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Citadel/Cunard Room, Hotel Atlantica, 1980 Robie St.
The second session on Farm Operations and Governance, will be held Thursday, Feb. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Citadel/Cunard Room, Hotel Atlantica, 1980 Robie St.
Dates and locations for sessions on Food Distribution and Design Development will be announced in the future.
All are invited. Those unable to attend the planning sessions can provide any input to participate@cdha.nshealth.ca or through our social media channels facebook.com/CapitalHealth or twitter.com/Capital_Health
Friday, August 27, 2010
Diversity Week
Join Capital Health’s first ever Diversity Week (September 13 to 17). Learn more about the link between diversity and health, find out about the work Capital Health is doing to honour diversity, and celebrate the rich diversity of our communities.
Our schedule of activities is below. Some details are yet to be announced, so please stay tuned for more information. Some of the sessions will also be offered via Telehealth – locations are being confirmed and we will provide this information as soon as it is available.
Monday, Sept. 13
Opening Ceremonies
Details to follow
Exploring Links Between Racism and Health
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard
• Noon to 1:30 p.m.
• 1613 A and B Veterans’ Memorial Building and via Telehealth at Bayers Road Mental Health and the Trifacilities
Karima Bushra
Interpretation Services
• 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Halifax Infirmary, Room 1243
Aging with Disability and Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary
Tuesday 14
Internationally Trained Physicians
Suha Masalmeh
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• 1613A Veterans’ Memorial Building
Aboriginal Health Project
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG Auditorium
Poverty and Health: A Panel Discussion
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary (tentative pending community location)
African Nova Scotian Health Concerns
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• North End Library, Halifax
Wednesday 15
Cultural Competence Education Session
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Room 3215 Cobequid
Contact Sherida Flemming at 473-2313 to register.
What’s Happening with Diversity at Capital Health?
Jeanne Rokosh and Mohamed Yaffa
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG auditorium
Transgender Health
Staci Montgomery
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• Dartmouth General Cafeteria
Our Youth and Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Location to be confirmed
Thursday 16
New Guide for New Arrivals in Nova Scotia
Resau Santé
Paul D’Entremont
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• 1613 Veterans’ Memorial Building
Nova Scotia's Cultural Competence Guidelines-Moving Us Closer to Health Equity
Sharon Davis-Murdoch
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG auditorium
Karima Bushra
Interpretation Services
• 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Halifax Infirmary,
Room 1243
Aboriginal Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Micmac Friendship Centre
Friday 17
Closing Ceremonies Details to follow
For more information and an updated schedule, check out the Capital Health website at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/
Our schedule of activities is below. Some details are yet to be announced, so please stay tuned for more information. Some of the sessions will also be offered via Telehealth – locations are being confirmed and we will provide this information as soon as it is available.
Monday, Sept. 13
Opening Ceremonies
Details to follow
Exploring Links Between Racism and Health
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard
• Noon to 1:30 p.m.
• 1613 A and B Veterans’ Memorial Building and via Telehealth at Bayers Road Mental Health and the Trifacilities
Karima Bushra
Interpretation Services
• 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Halifax Infirmary, Room 1243
Aging with Disability and Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary
Tuesday 14
Internationally Trained Physicians
Suha Masalmeh
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• 1613A Veterans’ Memorial Building
Aboriginal Health Project
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG Auditorium
Poverty and Health: A Panel Discussion
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary (tentative pending community location)
African Nova Scotian Health Concerns
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• North End Library, Halifax
Wednesday 15
Cultural Competence Education Session
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Room 3215 Cobequid
Contact Sherida Flemming at 473-2313 to register.
What’s Happening with Diversity at Capital Health?
Jeanne Rokosh and Mohamed Yaffa
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG auditorium
Transgender Health
Staci Montgomery
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• Dartmouth General Cafeteria
Our Youth and Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Location to be confirmed
Thursday 16
New Guide for New Arrivals in Nova Scotia
Resau Santé
Paul D’Entremont
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• 1613 Veterans’ Memorial Building
Nova Scotia's Cultural Competence Guidelines-Moving Us Closer to Health Equity
Sharon Davis-Murdoch
• Noon to 1 p.m.
• VG auditorium
Karima Bushra
Interpretation Services
• 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Halifax Infirmary,
Room 1243
Aboriginal Health
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Micmac Friendship Centre
Friday 17
Closing Ceremonies Details to follow
For more information and an updated schedule, check out the Capital Health website at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Capital Health Research Focus Group
Capital Health is seeking advice from the community…..
What does health research mean to you?
We are working on a plan to improve understanding of research as part of health care.
Community members are invited to be a part of a focus group. This group will share their
thoughts about research in the health centre. No research experience is required.
The focus group will take place on:
Wednesday, February 23, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A light supper will be provided. Please call 473‐7310 to register. Note that space is limited.
The deadline to register is February 18, 2010.
What does health research mean to you?
We are working on a plan to improve understanding of research as part of health care.
Community members are invited to be a part of a focus group. This group will share their
thoughts about research in the health centre. No research experience is required.
The focus group will take place on:
Wednesday, February 23, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A light supper will be provided. Please call 473‐7310 to register. Note that space is limited.
The deadline to register is February 18, 2010.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Capital Health’s Annual Business Meeting – September 30
Please join Capital Health’s Board of Directors on September 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alderney Landing Theatre (2 Ochterloney Drive, Dartmouth) for Capital Health’s Annual Business Meeting to mark the district’s progress in 2008-09.
Immediately following the meeting, Capital Health is hosting a public panel discussion about community preparedness for H1N1. Panelists from Capital Health, the IWK Health Centre, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax Regional School Board, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the St. Leonard’s Society will talk about what is happening in our community to prepare for the H1N1 pandemic.
Agenda:
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Reception, featuring the Capital Health Choir led by CEO Chris Power
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Annual Business Meeting
7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. - H1N1 Panel Discussion
There is free parking beside Alderney Landing.
Immediately following the meeting, Capital Health is hosting a public panel discussion about community preparedness for H1N1. Panelists from Capital Health, the IWK Health Centre, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax Regional School Board, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the St. Leonard’s Society will talk about what is happening in our community to prepare for the H1N1 pandemic.
Agenda:
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Reception, featuring the Capital Health Choir led by CEO Chris Power
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Annual Business Meeting
7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. - H1N1 Panel Discussion
There is free parking beside Alderney Landing.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Highschool Students
Volunteer Services at the QEII is offering high school students an opportunity to learn more about health care.
This summer, students can gain valuable volunteer experience in an acute care facility by spending time with patients and the public and interacting with a wide range of health care professionals. Students will learn valuable communication skills and make an important contribution to our community.
Students must be 16 years old and available to volunteer for at least three shifts per week (approximately three hours each) for July and/or August. If you have a son or daughter who might be interested, please ask him or her to call Volunteer Services at 473-5420 to set up an interview.
This summer, students can gain valuable volunteer experience in an acute care facility by spending time with patients and the public and interacting with a wide range of health care professionals. Students will learn valuable communication skills and make an important contribution to our community.
Students must be 16 years old and available to volunteer for at least three shifts per week (approximately three hours each) for July and/or August. If you have a son or daughter who might be interested, please ask him or her to call Volunteer Services at 473-5420 to set up an interview.
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