Capital Health and the IWK celebrate Pride Week
Capital Health and the IWK Health Centre believe that embracing diversity will lead us to healthier, happier communities. This year we celebrate and shine a light on the connection between freedom and health. Join your co-workers, friends and family by taking in these festive and free events sponsored by prideHealth.
Loud Proud and Talented
The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street
Saturday July 17th, 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
19 years and Older please
Members and allies of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities will be showing off their talent and pride at the first annual "Loud Proud and Talented" Showcase. The event will be hosted by the Fabulous Contessa, and acts include: comedy, music and spoken word. For more information, please contact Scott Bosse at scott.bosse@cdha.nshealth.ca or 473- 8477.
Pride Parade
Saturday July 24 at noon - Cornwallis and Upper Water Street
Join us at the Pride Parade on July 24 and visit our booth on the Garrison Grounds following the parade. All members and allies of GLBTI communities are welcome to join Kathy MacNeil, Chris Power and Anne McGuire to celebrate diversity in our organizations! The parade is the highlight of Pride Week in Halifax, and is the fourth largest pride parade in Canada, drawing tens of thousands of people. Don't sit on the curb this year, feel free to join us and get a free t-shirt. For more information contact Jane Allen at jane.allen@cdha.nshealth.ca or 473-5135.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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, July 5, 2010
Shape the spaces & places of your Halifax Central Library
Thank you for your continued interest in the Halifax Central Library project! Please join us for the 2nd of 5 meetings in the design process.
Shape the space & places of your Halifax central library
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
WHERE: Dalhousie University Student Union Building, McInnes Room, 6136
University Avenue, Halifax
WHAT: Collaborative conversation: How is the library of the future
organized, inside & out?
BIG IDEAS and photos for your feedback • Sketches by architects
Tea & coffee - Musical entertainment - Displays
Library staff will entertain children with stories, games and fun activities. Healthy snacks provided. Ages 3+
If you can’t attend the meeting, WATCH LIVE and engage online!
For more information:
- Visit http://www.halifaxcentrallibrary.ca/ for a complete schedule of upcoming public meetings.
- Share your thoughts or join the mailing list by contacting:
central@halifaxpubliclibraries.ca
- Follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/hfxpublib/libraries) and join our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/hfxpublib).
- Call (902) 490-5744
Please extend this invitation to your colleagues, clients, friends and family. A diverse audience is very important to collect meaningful feedback. We look forward to seeing you on the 8th! Attached is a poster with details about the July 8th meeting. If you have the opportunity, we would greatly appreciate if you could print it and post it somewhere visible to help spread the word.
Many thanks!
Shape the space & places of your Halifax central library
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
WHERE: Dalhousie University Student Union Building, McInnes Room, 6136
University Avenue, Halifax
WHAT: Collaborative conversation: How is the library of the future
organized, inside & out?
BIG IDEAS and photos for your feedback • Sketches by architects
Tea & coffee - Musical entertainment - Displays
Library staff will entertain children with stories, games and fun activities. Healthy snacks provided. Ages 3+
If you can’t attend the meeting, WATCH LIVE and engage online!
For more information:
- Visit http://www.halifaxcentrallibrary.ca/ for a complete schedule of upcoming public meetings.
- Share your thoughts or join the mailing list by contacting:
central@halifaxpubliclibraries.ca
- Follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/hfxpublib/libraries) and join our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/hfxpublib).
- Call (902) 490-5744
Please extend this invitation to your colleagues, clients, friends and family. A diverse audience is very important to collect meaningful feedback. We look forward to seeing you on the 8th! Attached is a poster with details about the July 8th meeting. If you have the opportunity, we would greatly appreciate if you could print it and post it somewhere visible to help spread the word.
Many thanks!
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