Community Health Nursing Stories Published
Published on Tuesday, 15 August, 2017
CNF Documentary "The Journey"
Published on Tuesday, 16 May, 2017
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Release of Arabic Maternal and Child Health Resources
Published on Wednesday, 26 April, 2017
The
Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship Canada, is happy to launch a collection of evidence-based maternal
and child health related resources that have been translated into Arabic. The
materials are translations of resources that are available in English and
French and well utilized across Canada.The documents are intended for prenatal women and families with young children who read Arabic. Topics include prenatal care, breastfeeding, child health and safety, nutrition, behaviour, early child development and parental coping skills.
Please find attached a list and description of each resource in English and French. The documents are only available electronically and can be accessed by sending a request to DCA.public.inquiries@phac-
Stop Marketing to Kids Campaign Update
Published on Tuesday, 28 March, 2017
One
Year Since Coalition Launch!
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The report revealed
that the food and beverage industry is marketing our children and youth to
death.
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CHNC Endorses Oral-Systemic Health Education for Non-Dental Healthcare Providers Curriculum
Published on Tuesday, 7 February, 2017
The Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to endorse the Oral-Systemic Health Education for Non-Dental Healthcare Providers curriculum developed by the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health at the University of Manitoba. These courses are an important educational resource for community health nurses. Oral health is a critical component of being a healthy person throughout life, impacting such things as nutritional status, mental health, prevention of chronic disease, and more. Find out more by visiting the website www.oralhealthed.com to see the courses offered.
CPHA Position Statement: The Opioid Crisis in Canada
Published on Tuesday, 7 February, 2017
CPHA Position Statement: The Opioid Crisis in CanadaUne crise des opioïdes s’étend au Canada et entraîne un nombre épidémique de décès par surdose. Les démarches actuelles pour gérer la situation n’ont pas réussi à réduire le bilan des pertes humaines; il faudrait y ajouter une démarche de santé publique rehaussée et globale. Une telle démarche inclurait la participation concrète de personnes ayant une expérience vécue. L’ACSP appelle le gouvernement du Canada, en partenariat avec les provinces, les territoires, les municipalités et les gouvernements autochtones, à élargir les efforts en cours pour gérer cette crise.
CHNC Endorses Stop M2K Campaign
Published on Wednesday, 21 December, 2016
Membership Renewal for CHNIG & CHN Alberta Members
Published on Wednesday, 25 May, 2016
- access to the quarterly newsletter,
- regular updates for members,
- reduced conference registration fees,
- access to professional development opportunities,
- access to the members’ only section of the CHNC website,
- eligibility to apply or be nominated for CHNC bursaries and awards,
- opportunity to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting, vote in CHNC elections or be elected to sit on the CHNC Board of Directors.
- If you have CNA Certification in Community Health Nursing your involvement in CHNC committees, boards and forums provides continuing education hours towards re-certification and four continuous learning hours per year for membership in CHNC as your national specialty group. That means in your 5 year certification cycle you could earn 20 continuous learning hours, 20% of those required for recertification – just by being a member of CHNC!