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[Scholarly Article] Early Omicron infection is associated with increased reinfection risk in older adults in long-term care and retirement facilities
Jessica A. Breznik et al
Click HERE to view the full research articleSummaryBackgroundOlder adults are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection and severe disease, especially those in congregate living settings, despite high SARS-CoV-2 vaccine coverage. It is unclear whether hybrid immunity (combined vaccination an
[Resource] For people affected by dementia: Summer Emergency Preparedness
Alzheimer Society
Click HERE to view the resource on the Alzheimer Society WebsiteSummer emergency preparednessAs we continue into the summer, extreme heat, and emergencies like wildfires and flooding, could happen unexpectedly.While events like heat waves, wildfires and flooding have become regular occurrences, they
[Brochure] 2024 Summit Brochure: Claiming Our Space, Naming Our Future
HelpAge Canada
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[Resource] Strengthening community connections: the future of public health is at the neighbourhood scale
Mulligan K
Click HERE to access this resourceCommunity-led action at the neighbourhood scale has been vital to address complex health inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This report was commissioned by the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) at the Public Health Agency of Canada, to
[Report] Healthy Aging Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives: An Environmental Scan
CADTH
Click HERE to view the full reportClick HERE to visit the CADTH website to learn moreSummaryCanadians are generally living longer in good health than previous generations. However, there is still a high risk of frailty among community-dwelling older adults. With the older adult population stea
[Resource] Community Health Toolkit
Community Health Toolkit
Click HERE to learn moreThe Community Health ToolkitThe Community Health Toolkit (CHT) is a project by a group of leading organizations who have come together to support the development of digital health initiatives in the hardest-to-reach areas. It provides a collection of open source technologies
[Report] Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership
Pride at Work Canada
Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ LeadershipIn collaboration with our community and partners, Pride at Work Canada undertook a study on 2SLGBTQIA+ senior and executive leadership across multiple industries and sectors – the first study of its kind in Canada.Lead with Pride:
[Resource] Our Edible Islands Map
Island Food Hubs
Click HERE to learn moreThe Vancouver Island region is full of edible diversity.From delicious berries to fresh fish to the elusive chanterelle–do you know what can grow in your backyard?Lets keep Vancouver Island food secure.Get involved with your local Food Hub today.
[Free Course] Food is Our Medicine
Nourish Leadership
Click HERE to access the courseFood is Our Medicine was designed to introduce health care professionals and leaders to new and different ways of understanding the complex relationships between Indigenous foodways, reconciliation, healing and health care. This free Action Learning Series includes; a
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