The Sandbox Project Spring 2013 Update
March 18, 2013
The Sandbox Project Spring 2013 News and Updates
Read more for the latest on The Sandbox Project’s recent activities and information on partner organizations.
The Sandbox Project Spring 2013 Update
Read more for the latest on The Sandbox Project’s recent activities and information on partner organizations.
The Sandbox Project calls for support for the CHILD Study
Dear Honorable Minister,
On behalf of The Sandbox Project, we wish to draw your attention to, and encourage your support for, the continuation of the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study, an internationally recognized, longitudinal population-based birth cohort investigating the origins of chronic childhood illnesses. The CHILD Study represents a key tool for understanding the impact of the environment on children’s health, and the epidemic of asthma, allergy and many other chronic diseases of later childhood and adulthood in Canada. The mission of The Sandbox Project is to make Canada the healthiest place on earth for kids to grow up – what can be learned from the CHILD Study is critical if we hope to succeed.
The Sandbox Project Supported Initiative Officially Announced
Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, support for a project to reduce cycling injuries by promoting safe and healthy cycling practices among children and youth.
“High speeds, lack of equipment and limited experience can lead to cycling injuries,” said Parliamentary Secretary Carrie. “Today’s investment will provide young Canadians and their families with cycling skills and knowledge to keep themselves safe from injury while leading an active, healthy lifestyle.”
TVO Parents: Mental Health System Failing Kids, Doctor Says
By Karen Bridson Many kids with mental health illnesses are falling through the cracks in
What: A practical, interdisciplinary training session for primary care clinicians with an interest in enhancing the weight management care they provide to children and youth (and their families) with obesity.
When: April 2-4, 2012
Where: Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, BC
Who: Any primary care clinician (e.g., dietitians, nurses, psychologists, physicians, kinesiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and social workers)
As one of the central pillars of The Sandbox Project; injury prevention, especially in the areas of concussions, drowning and fractures, is critical to providing safe environments for Canada’s kids to grow up healthy and active.
“Increasing awareness of injury prevention strategies is critical to providing parents, caregivers, coaches and educators with the tools they need to help keep Canadian children and youth safe said Dr. Kellie Leitch, paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and founder of The Sandbox Project. “We applaud the government’s engagement of non-governmental organizations and their networks in this initiative to help ensure that information on preventable injuries and best practices reach those who need it most.”
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