Collecting children’s books to promote literacy
In its most recent distribution, more than 400 good quality children’s books were donated to a small, rural First Nations community. Photo: ©Stefan Mladenovic
OEH Division meets with Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association
The delegation was interested in the novel research being conducted on the health effects of traffic-related air pollution and noise.
Hospitalization rates double for older male motorcyclists
This increase translated to a 61 per cent increase in hospitalization costs, causing a growing burden on the health care system. Photo: ©betacam @ CC Commons
Breast cancer prevention clinic has helped more than 1000 women reduce their risk
The clinic is open to all women who are at increased risk, or are worried about their risk, of breast cancer.
Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes
Nearly ⅔ of City of Vancouver residents and 40% of residents living in Metro Vancouver want to live in a neighbourhood that encourages foot traffic Photo: ©La Citta Vita/Flickr
Dr. Mike Rekart: My year in Swaziland
Clinical Professor, Dr Michael Rekart, recounts his time serving at the Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic in Matsapha, Swaziland
OEH/Bridge Fellows Shore Hike
OEH Division members and Bridge Program Fellows hiked to St Mark’s Summit on the North Shore.
KS Joseph receives Greg Alexander Award for Advancing Knowledge
The award is presented by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology.
World CarFree Day – September 22, 2014
Europe has many “people places” which invite people to walk, cycle and take public transit. Photo: © EURIST e.V. via Flickr
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl is HELP Interim Director
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl became the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)’s Interim Director on July 1, 2014.