We developed a new report that focuses on 2 psychosocial factors that were recently developed for the health-care sector. It explores facilitators and barriers in addressing those two unique psychosocial factors for health-care workers. Learn more: mentalhealthcommission.ca/resource/explo…

The reality of who is affected by low minimum wages in Alberta.

An important thread 🧵 for clarification. Please RT.

Why the lack of recognition and investment into womens hockey Hockey Canada?

Ageing in the Right Place means enabling healthy ageing in the most appropriate setting based on an older person’s preferences, circumstances and care needs. Our new report identifies four pillars that are fundamental to this. nia-ryerson.ca/airp

4 pillars to support older Canadians to age in the right place (home/community!) = promote preventative health, strengthen home care and supports for caregivers, develop more accessible living spaces, & improve social connections to reduce loneliness/isolation. #healthyaging

If you spend even a few minutes on the topic with him, Dr. Lafontaine will remind you that Canada’s current health care problems date back decades and that the solutions have been clear for just as long. tgam.ca/3Nh0H5p

The #GlobalMatrix 4.0 on #PhysicalActivity for children and adolescents shows what we can learn from the top countries. More at @activehealthykids.org: activehealthykids.org/4-0https://www…

Findings from our Early Movers study showed Movement Guideline adherence in the first 6 months of life was low across all demographic groups. However, healthy movement behaviour patterns enhanced development. See our infographic for more details!

Global policy guidance docs recommend the use of law as an important tool for mandating improvements to built environments. But there is a lack of accessible info about current laws, which is where legal mapping comes in. ✍️Tracy Nau The Bilby Billie Giles-Corti Adrian Bauman Ben Smith

Primary care is the front door of the health care system But for too many people in Canada, that front door is now closed In my latest commentary CMAJ, I propose some bold reforms to keep the door wide open 🧵 1/ cmaj.ca/content/194/48…

The appeal of “natural” is worth scrutinizing, especially in context of social norms around vaccination and strengthening public health.

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Our health is largely shaped by public policy, living conditions, and working conditions. The social determinants of health continue to be inadequately addressed by those in power (gov’t & employers) to ensure health promotion and wellness.

Vancouver-based company matches anyone needing home-based care with caregivers in the neighbourhood. Another option to support older adults in ageing in place. #SeniorsInCanada

Risky play is so vital for children and their healthy development. Here’s how parents can encourage this:

"[T]he number of supportive adult allies in school settings increases self-esteem, grade point averages, reduces absenteeism, and limits marginalization and negative treatment of Alberta’s youth" #education #Alberta monitormag.ca/articles/throu…

Investing in #PhysicalActivity improves individual and population health, while returning 1.7 EUR in economic benefits for every 1 EUR invested. New WHO/Europe OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives report funded by the #EU shares ideas for policy makers to consider. #BeActive 👇 read.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-…

How can we improve the areas of access, availability, & affordability to better support Canadians aging at home? Complete this survey to share your thoughts! canada.ca/en/national-se…

Half (49%) of Canadian adults (18–79 years) and fewer than half (44%) of children and youth (5–17 years) meet national #physicalactivity guidelines for their health. Via British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) blog Dr. Jane Thornton OLY, Chloë Williamson blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2023/04/0…