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Clearing the Air about Cannabis: Q&A Column Series

… Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to talk about cannabis legalization. He leads CAMH’s public policy efforts in the area of substance use, including developing and communicating evidence-based public policy to... Read full column on Ophea.net Clearing …
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Cannabis Education Resources

Ask a Dietitian: Explore Nutrition Facts and the H&PE Curriculum Webinar

… we aim to inspire a generation of students to build a healthy relationship with food. But, it’s not always easy … also about why, how, where and who we eat with. From the health benefits of sharing family meals to the detriments of … company, Words to Eat By, in 2007. She’s a professional public speaker; nutrition writer with the Washington Post; …
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Healthy Eating
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Elementary Educator
Secondary Educator

Introduction

… Learning how to build and maintain healthy relationships is key to an individual’s health and well-being. This includes learning about the … an internationally recognized women’s rights advocate and public educator. A franco-ontarienne originally from …
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Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Resources

Spread the Word at School

… your participation.  Concussions in sport are a recognized health concern – but brain injuries are not limited to … Try contacting your local  Brain Injury Association  or  public health unit .  Announcements  Address concussion … has worked tirelessly to enact legislation and educate the public about concussions What happens when you have a …
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Rowan’s Law Day Toolkit for Schools

Ask a Dietitian: Explore Nutrition Facts and the H&PE Curriculum Webinar Blog

… tips on supporting a safe school environment that fosters healthy eating. We would like to thank The Helderleigh … from a  weight bias handout  from Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH). Where can educators get reliable … times are longer than usual due to COVID-19. Your  local public health dietitian . Support varies due to COVID-19. …

Supporting Student Learning in Stages 2 & 3 of the Inquiry-Based Learning Process

… over to them,” says Joanne Walsh, Ophea’s Secondary Health and Physical Education (H&PE) Curriculum Consultant. … students to ask and answer questionsfor years; however, the publication of the 2015 H&PE Curriculum (Grades 1–12) marked … a health question, we might come up with some government or public health sites, or we might look at someone’s blog,” …

Making Connections to the Ontario Curriculum

… Health and Physical Education  Healthy Living  “The Overall Expectations of the Healthy Living strand helps students develop an … , and advocate for fair and equitable access to public health services for all citizens. Students further …
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit

Using Ophea’s Vaccination Talks Toolkit 

… Talks Toolkit is an online resource that integrates health literacy, media literacy and inquiry into discussions about vaccines as part of healthy living. This resource is intended to support … Talks Toolkit was developed with funding support from the Public Health Agency of Canada.   How can I use the Toolkit …

5 Tips Supporting Winter Wellbeing

… to see which trails are safe to travel and open to the public. 3. Layers are your friend. Reminiscing of summer … in below zero degree temperatures is critical to your health and safety. Layers ensure your body is protected and … up the flavour but also boost your immune system.  Quick, Healthy & Tasty : Blend 1 banana, 1 1/4 cup milk or plain …

Clearing the Air About Cannabis: Youth and Driving

… we spoke with Dr. Robert Mann from the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and … and driving and then use their research to create public service announcements and/ or social media messages … on safe grad programs in your community through your local public health unit by visiting the  Ministry of Health and …

Fall & Spring Safety Considerations

… Prior to outdoor activity:  Check with the local Public Health Department if the location of your outdoor activity … Ticks  Prior to outdoor activity:   Check with your local Public Health Department to determine if the location for …
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Beyond the Walls: Activities for the Outdoors

Clearing the Air About Cannabis: What is Vaping?

… educator requests for more information to support student health and well-being; we have broadened the scope of this … considered representative of all students in grades 7-12 in publicly funded schools in Ontario. These percentages … of the TVPA is to protect the health of Canadians and raise public awareness of the health effects of tobacco products, …