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The Lung Association of Canada: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

The Lung Association of Canada

Canadians with chronic lung disease are more susceptible to a serious cases of Covid-19. It does not mean that they are more likely to be infected by Covid-19, but it does mean that if they are, the chances of their case turning serious are higher. This is why it is extremely important to learn how

COVID-19 Vaccines – What Older Canadians Need to Know

National Institute on Ageing

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released a guidance document, authored by Dr. Samir Sinha, Ms. Sabina Vohra-Miller, and Dr. Jennie Johnstone. The document outlines common questions arising among older Canadians regarding COVID-19 vaccines, along with evidence-informed answers to help keep Ca

COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions

Alberta Health Services

Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are effective and safe. Immunization protects your health, as well as the health of your loved ones and the community. Review frequently asked quesitons about the COVID-19 Vaccine.  VISIT SITE

What we heard: Indigenous Peoples and COVID-19: Public Health Agency of Canada's companion report

Government of Canada

This report was led by the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health (WBIIH) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto and submitted to the Public Health Agency of Canada. This report is to complement the CPHO’s Annual Report on the State of Public Health in Canada

Developing Human Capital: Moving from Extraction to Reciprocity in Our Organizational Relationships

Jeanne Bell, Nonprofit Quarterly

This article, first published on October 23, 2018, comes from the Fall 2018 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly. It’s the second in a three-part “Advancing Practice” series on building a different paradigm for nonprofit human resource management. You can read the first installment here. Many o

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile, 2019

Statistics Canada

Family violence in Canada: A statistical profile is an annual report produced by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics at Statistics Canada as part of the Federal Family Violence Initiative. Since 1998, this report has provided data on the nature and extent of family viole

Blog: Asian Canadians’ safety amidst the pandemic

Edmonton Social Planning Council

Starting this past summer, ESPC has released a series of posts focusing on racism in Canada: its history and influence on those working to dismantle systems of oppression. Racism and discrimination are deeply rooted in the structures in which we operate, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the

RECORDING - AN OVERVIEW OF CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS IN ALBERTA

CORE Alberta

VIEW RECORDING HERE  Please find the slide deck shared during the presentation attached .  The CORE Elder Abuse Group hosted an overview presentation on capacity assessments and the role they can potentially play in relation to mistreatment of older adults on February 26, 2021 with facilitato

Drive Happiness: COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Drive Happiness

The attached document provides contact information for Drive Happiness' Seniors Assisted Transportation program and instruction on how to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through Alberta Health Services.  Drive Happiness provides transportation to eligible riders through their volunteer driv

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