Public education
January 25, 2016
Winter, colds and fevers: Getting newcomers talking
Topic(s): Public education
In December, paediatric resident Dr.Chloé Langlois-Pelletier and her colleagues met with about 10 newly immigrated families at two information workshops we had prepared on the theme of winter, colds and fevers. Read more
July 27, 2015
Let’s build ‘a Canada crazy for its kids’
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education
On June 26 at the CPS Annual General Meeting, Dr. Robin Williams shared her goals and priorities as she begins her one-year term as CPS President. The following is an excerpt from her address. Read more
May 27, 2015
Senate committee hears about critical nature of childhood obesity rates in Canada
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education
On May 6th, Dr. Catherine Pound, member of the CPS Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee, spoke on behalf of the CPS at the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Senate Standing Committee meeting. Read more
April 14, 2014
CPS advocates bike helmets for all cyclists
Topic(s): Advocacy, Position statements / practice points, Public education
Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injuries and should be legislated for all ages across Canada, said the Canadian Paediatric Society in a recent position statement. Cycling is the leading cause of sport and recreational injury in children and… 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
October 21, 2013
Physical activity promotion: Every physician has a role to play
Topic(s): Professional education, Public education
Active Kids, Healthy Kids is a new CPS program to help health professionals promote healthy active living in their practices. It incorporates the Canadian physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines for children and youth published by… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017