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March 24, 2014

Halifax paediatricians honoured for developing health information system for Belize

Topic(s): AdvocacyMembership

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 educationAdvocacy

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): MembershipProfessional educationAdvocacy

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): AdhésionAdvocacyPerfectionnement 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): SurveillanceAdvocacy

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