Public education

History of SickKids is an integral part of history of paediatrics

Posted on Jun 12 2017 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Public education

For some time, most particularly during my term as Chair/Chief of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto and SickKids, I have been recommending books to my colleagues. Why? One reason is that books provide opportunities to share important experiences and ideas. They humanize us.

Winter, colds and fevers: Getting newcomers talking

Posted on Jan 25 2016 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Public education

In December, paediatric resident Dr.Chloé Langlois-Pelletier and her colleagues met with about 10 newly immigrated families at two information workshops we had prepared on the theme of winter, colds and fevers.

Let’s build ‘a Canada crazy for its kids’

Posted on Jul 27 2015 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education

On June 26 at the CPS Annual General Meeting, Dr. Robin Williams shared her goals and priorities as she begins her one-year term as CPS President. The following is an excerpt from her address.

Senate committee hears about critical nature of childhood obesity rates in Canada

Posted on May 27 2015 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education

On May 6th, Dr. Catherine Pound, member of the CPS Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee, spoke on behalf of the CPS at the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Senate Standing Committee meeting.

CPS advocates bike helmets for all cyclists

Posted on Apr 14 2014 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Advocacy, Position statements / practice points, Public education

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injuries and should be legislated for all ages across Canada, said the Canadian Paediatric Society in a recent position statement. Cycling is the leading cause of sport and recreational injury in children and adolescents, accounting for four per cent of all injuries seen in the emergency department and seven per cent of all hospital admissions for unintentional injury.

Halifax paediatricians work with community to improve pre-schooler nutrition

Posted on Jan 27 2014 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Public education, Advocacy

The keys to successful paediatric advocacy are community engagement, collaboration and simple messaging, according to Dr. Tara Chobotuk and Dr. Heather Rose, who launched a campaign encouraging Halifax preschoolers to drink water between meals.

Physical activity promotion: Every physician has a role to play

Posted on Oct 21 2013 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Professional education, Public education

Active Kids, Healthy Kids is a new CPS program to help health professionals promote healthy active living in their practices. It incorporates the Canadian physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines for children and youth published by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology in 2012.

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