Advocacy
March 24, 2014
Halifax paediatricians honoured for developing health information system for Belize
Topic(s): Advocacy, Membership
Dr. Michael Graven and Dr. Noni MacDonald of Dalhousie University/IWK Health Centre were named Professional of Distinction by Nova Scotia’s Discovery Centre for developing a fully integrated health information system that has dramatically improved… Read more
March 3, 2014
Paediatric residents shine light on child poverty
Topic(s): Advocacy
National Resident Advocacy Day, now in its third year, gives residents hands-on experience in the CanMEDS role of health advocate and helps to raise awareness about critical child and youth health issues. For 2013, residents focused on child poverty,… Read more
January 27, 2014
Halifax paediatricians work with community to improve pre-schooler nutrition
Topic(s): Public education, Advocacy
The keys to successful paediatric advocacy are community engagement, collaboration and simple messaging, according to Dr. Tara Chobotuk and Dr. Heather Rose, who launched a campaign encouraging Halifax preschoolers to drink water between meals.… Read more
December 16, 2013
Proposed legislation may designate smoke-free play spaces in Victoria, B.C.
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dr. Richard Stanwick is leading the charge for laws that would keep smokers well away from outdoor recreational spaces. In fact, the latest Surgeon General’s report states that there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke, said Dr.… Read more
December 2, 2013
Section develops Royal College training program in child maltreatment
Topic(s): Membership, Professional education, Advocacy
The expanding knowledge base relevant to child maltreatment, and the need to understand this complex interaction of systems and professionals, helped drive the Section’s successful application to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons to… Read more
December 2, 2013
Une section prépare un programme de formation du Collège royal en maltraitance d’enfants
Topic(s): Adhésion, Advocacy, Perfectionnement professionnel
La base de connaissances croissante en maltraitance d’enfants et la nécessité de comprendre l’interaction complexe entre les systèmes et les professionnels ont contribué à ce que le Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens accepte la… Read more
November 18, 2013
Study investigates alcohol use and abuse by young Canadians
Topic(s): Surveillance, Advocacy
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by Canadian adolescents, and can lead to a host of negative short and long-term outcomes. Understanding more about youth drinking can help develop more effective strategies for treatment and prevention, leading… Read more
November 4, 2013
Let’s put the First Years First
Topic(s): Advocacy
First Years First: It’s the new name of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s early years program, and also a rallying cry to clinicians and policymakers about the importance of early childhood. The CPS launched the program in November with a… Read more
November 4, 2013
Allons-y Dès le début
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dès le début : c’est le nom du programme axé sur le développement de la petite enfance de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie et c’est également un cri de ralliement pour les cliniciens et les décideurs sur l’importance de la… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017