The Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre and The North End Community Health Centre invites the community to
an event to share our vision on the proposal to purchase the old St. Pat’s - Alexandra School.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Where: Warrington Park (beside St. Pat’s A School)
Time: 2pm to 6pm
There will also be a veggie sale, information booth, children's games, open air gallery and scrumptious food!
Showing posts with label community conversation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label community conversation. Show all posts
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Public Health Planning &Communication
Café Scientifique: Too Much Information? Public Health Planning & Communication
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday December 1, 2010
Café Istanbul
5986 Spring Garden Road Halifax
Canada has experienced three recent major public health threats; the Walkerton E. coli crisis, SARS, and the H1N1 pandemic. Informing Canadians must strike a proper balance between providing needed information and fear mongering. The H1N1 virus was no lie — it was a real threat that resulted in considerable illness and loss of life around the globe. The seeming Catch-22 with many public health threats is that the more effective preparation and communication is in preventing a serious outcome, the more likely it is that the threat alarm will later be judged as "crying wolf."
What are the current Canadian public health communication strategies?
What is the role of communications in protecting the health of Canadians?
What are the ethical and pragmatic issues involved in planning for a public health crisis?
Panelists
Scott Halperin is the Director of the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology & Immunology at Dalhousie University, and the Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. He recently held one of two Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Clinical Research Chairs in Vaccine. His research focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pertussis and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Joanne Langley is a Professor of Pediatrics (Division of Infectious Diseases) and Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University, based at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, and Medical Director of the Infection Prevention and Control Program at the IWK Health Centre. She currently serves as the Chair of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Her main research interests are in the epidemiology and prevention of respiratory infections
Pauline Dakin is the award-winning national health and medical reporter for CBC News. Her work has been recognized with awards from the National Science Writers Association, the Canadian Association of Journalists, The Canadian Medical Association/Canadian Nurses Association, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, the international Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Radio-Television News Directors Association, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. She was also nominated for Canada's top journalism prize, The Michener Awards for a collaborative series on adverse drug reactions in children.Previously, Pauline has worked as a producer, on-air host, assignment editor and reporter in various media including film, television, radio and print.
A Café Scientifique is not a lecture. It’s a place for group discussion and audience involvement is the most important ingredient. This event will be moderated by the founder of the Novel Tech Ethics Team, Françoise Baylis, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy at Dalhousie University.
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday December 1, 2010
Café Istanbul
5986 Spring Garden Road Halifax
Canada has experienced three recent major public health threats; the Walkerton E. coli crisis, SARS, and the H1N1 pandemic. Informing Canadians must strike a proper balance between providing needed information and fear mongering. The H1N1 virus was no lie — it was a real threat that resulted in considerable illness and loss of life around the globe. The seeming Catch-22 with many public health threats is that the more effective preparation and communication is in preventing a serious outcome, the more likely it is that the threat alarm will later be judged as "crying wolf."
What are the current Canadian public health communication strategies?
What is the role of communications in protecting the health of Canadians?
What are the ethical and pragmatic issues involved in planning for a public health crisis?
Panelists
Scott Halperin is the Director of the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology & Immunology at Dalhousie University, and the Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. He recently held one of two Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Clinical Research Chairs in Vaccine. His research focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pertussis and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Joanne Langley is a Professor of Pediatrics (Division of Infectious Diseases) and Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University, based at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, and Medical Director of the Infection Prevention and Control Program at the IWK Health Centre. She currently serves as the Chair of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Her main research interests are in the epidemiology and prevention of respiratory infections
Pauline Dakin is the award-winning national health and medical reporter for CBC News. Her work has been recognized with awards from the National Science Writers Association, the Canadian Association of Journalists, The Canadian Medical Association/Canadian Nurses Association, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, the international Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Radio-Television News Directors Association, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. She was also nominated for Canada's top journalism prize, The Michener Awards for a collaborative series on adverse drug reactions in children.Previously, Pauline has worked as a producer, on-air host, assignment editor and reporter in various media including film, television, radio and print.
A Café Scientifique is not a lecture. It’s a place for group discussion and audience involvement is the most important ingredient. This event will be moderated by the founder of the Novel Tech Ethics Team, Françoise Baylis, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy at Dalhousie University.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Nova Scotia Food Policy Council
The Nova Scotia Food Policy Council
Invites you to join us in conversations about.....
Building our Food Future-Together
The Nova Scotia Food Policy council is a citizens' group working with communities, organizations and governments to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure an equitable, healthy and sustainable local food system, responsible to the economic, environmental, social and cultrual needs of Nova Scotians.
We invite you to join us at the Halifax Seaport Market and Pier 21 on Sunday November 21 from 1200 to 330 pm
12-1: Enjoy a healthy and satisfying lunch from local food producers as you wander the Seaport Market. Then join us at Pier 21 for:
1-1:45PM Welcome from Ralph Martin, President of the NSFPC Mission and Objectives of the NSFPC, alfong with Keynote Speakers who will help us connect the pieces that make up our food system.
1:45-3:30: Take part in a World Cafe discussion to help us answer the question: " how do we build our food future together?"
Register: Please RSVP by email to lbest@ns.sympatico.ca before November 17th
Cost: $10 for the event, including afternoon coffee break. Everyone will make their own lunch choices and pay Market vendors
Join: $10 Membership information will be available and everyone is invited to join the Nova Scotia Food Policy Council.
Invites you to join us in conversations about.....
Building our Food Future-Together
The Nova Scotia Food Policy council is a citizens' group working with communities, organizations and governments to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure an equitable, healthy and sustainable local food system, responsible to the economic, environmental, social and cultrual needs of Nova Scotians.
We invite you to join us at the Halifax Seaport Market and Pier 21 on Sunday November 21 from 1200 to 330 pm
12-1: Enjoy a healthy and satisfying lunch from local food producers as you wander the Seaport Market. Then join us at Pier 21 for:
1-1:45PM Welcome from Ralph Martin, President of the NSFPC Mission and Objectives of the NSFPC, alfong with Keynote Speakers who will help us connect the pieces that make up our food system.
1:45-3:30: Take part in a World Cafe discussion to help us answer the question: " how do we build our food future together?"
Register: Please RSVP by email to lbest@ns.sympatico.ca before November 17th
Cost: $10 for the event, including afternoon coffee break. Everyone will make their own lunch choices and pay Market vendors
Join: $10 Membership information will be available and everyone is invited to join the Nova Scotia Food Policy Council.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
An invitation to discuss iterim plans for the QEH property
Media Advisory
For immediate release July 7, 2010
An invitation to discuss interim plans for the QEH property
Capital Health would like to invite our community to talk about how we can best use the land that’s currently the site of Queen Elizabeth High School between the demolition of the structure and the time the site is put to a permanent use.
The space at the intersection of Bell Road and Robie Street won’t become a parking lot. We think it could become an urban farm. But we’d like to have input from our neighbours and community partners.
A safety fence will go up around the property this week ahead of the start of demolition.
The property was acquired by the province from Halifax Regional Municipality in a land swap and has been promised to Capital Health for future hospital expansion. During the demolition, it remains under the administration of the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
That work is expected to be complete by the spring of 2011. Any new hospital construction is likely a few years in the future. In the interim period, our intention is to use the space in a way that is financially sustainable, environmentally sensitive and for the good of our community.
We’re excited by the thought of making it a space to grow healthy food and demonstrate gardening skills right in the urban core. We’ll be looking to connect with others to discuss whether that’s a desirable use, how it might be viable and what alternatives exist.
Please watch for opportunities to discuss this issue in the coming months or get in touch with us at participate@cdha.nshealth.ca and indicate your interest in the future use of the QEH property.
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Media Enquiries:
Capital Health. Marketing & Communications. Pager: (902) 458-5376
Capital Health comprises: the Capital District Mental Health Program; Centre for Clinical Research; Cobequid Community Health Centre; Community Health; Dartmouth General Hospital; Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services; East Coast Forensic Hospital; Hants Community Hospital; Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital; Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital; The Nova Scotia Hospital; Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital; Public Health Services; Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital; Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre; and the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
The Capital Health District also encompasses seven volunteer Community Health Boards that advise Capital Health through the development of community health plans and encourage public participation in health planning. For more information, visit the Capital Health website: www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
facebook.com/CapitalHealth
twitter.com/Capital_Health
For immediate release July 7, 2010
An invitation to discuss interim plans for the QEH property
Capital Health would like to invite our community to talk about how we can best use the land that’s currently the site of Queen Elizabeth High School between the demolition of the structure and the time the site is put to a permanent use.
The space at the intersection of Bell Road and Robie Street won’t become a parking lot. We think it could become an urban farm. But we’d like to have input from our neighbours and community partners.
A safety fence will go up around the property this week ahead of the start of demolition.
The property was acquired by the province from Halifax Regional Municipality in a land swap and has been promised to Capital Health for future hospital expansion. During the demolition, it remains under the administration of the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
That work is expected to be complete by the spring of 2011. Any new hospital construction is likely a few years in the future. In the interim period, our intention is to use the space in a way that is financially sustainable, environmentally sensitive and for the good of our community.
We’re excited by the thought of making it a space to grow healthy food and demonstrate gardening skills right in the urban core. We’ll be looking to connect with others to discuss whether that’s a desirable use, how it might be viable and what alternatives exist.
Please watch for opportunities to discuss this issue in the coming months or get in touch with us at participate@cdha.nshealth.ca and indicate your interest in the future use of the QEH property.
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Media Enquiries:
Capital Health. Marketing & Communications. Pager: (902) 458-5376
Capital Health comprises: the Capital District Mental Health Program; Centre for Clinical Research; Cobequid Community Health Centre; Community Health; Dartmouth General Hospital; Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services; East Coast Forensic Hospital; Hants Community Hospital; Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital; Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital; The Nova Scotia Hospital; Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital; Public Health Services; Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital; Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre; and the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
The Capital Health District also encompasses seven volunteer Community Health Boards that advise Capital Health through the development of community health plans and encourage public participation in health planning. For more information, visit the Capital Health website: www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
facebook.com/CapitalHealth
twitter.com/Capital_Health
Monday, May 31, 2010
Capital Health Research Community Conversations
Capital Health Research Community Conversations
What does health research mean to you? A lot…a little….or nothing at all? Capital Health wants to know. We're working on a plan to improve understanding of research as part of health care. Citizens are invited to be part of this conversation. No health research is required.
Monday June 7 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm - Sackville
Wednesday June 9 - 3:00 to 4:30 pm - Windsor
Thursday June 10 - 10:00 to 11:30 am - Cole Harbour
Registration is required. Please call 473-7310.
What does health research mean to you? A lot…a little….or nothing at all? Capital Health wants to know. We're working on a plan to improve understanding of research as part of health care. Citizens are invited to be part of this conversation. No health research is required.
Monday June 7 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm - Sackville
Wednesday June 9 - 3:00 to 4:30 pm - Windsor
Thursday June 10 - 10:00 to 11:30 am - Cole Harbour
Registration is required. Please call 473-7310.
How will my central library transform our lives, our city?
How will my central library transform our lives, our city?
Join us in a public conversation with the architects about your Halifax Central Library
1st of 5 public gatherings
Thursday June 10 at 7-9 PM at the Dalhousie Student Union Building 6136 University Ave
Tea & coffee - entertainment - ideas
http://www.halifaxcentrallibrary.ca/ 490-5744
find us on facebook / twitter (hfxpublib)
Join us in a public conversation with the architects about your Halifax Central Library
1st of 5 public gatherings
Thursday June 10 at 7-9 PM at the Dalhousie Student Union Building 6136 University Ave
Tea & coffee - entertainment - ideas
http://www.halifaxcentrallibrary.ca/ 490-5744
find us on facebook / twitter (hfxpublib)
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
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
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