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The Group Most in Need of Hand Hygiene

Jason Tetro | Posted 05.03.2013 | Canada Living
Jason Tetro

On May 5th, the WHO will be celebrating its annual SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands day to mark its campaign to help save lives from infections in healthcare. While the association between infections and having clean hands had been known there was little indication that it could have been this bad.

The 10 Mom Types That You'll Find at the Park

Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 04.07.2013 | Canada Living
Samantha Kemp-Jackson

Moms at the park playing with their kids are a common sight in most neighborhoods. Not surprisingly then, is it any wonder that there are as many different types of moms at the park as there are days of the week? Read on and you'll find that you'll likely recognize at least a few of these parents at your local playground.

This World Health Day Bring the Right Message at the Right Time

Marion Roche | Posted 04.25.2013 | Canada Impact
Marion Roche

April 7 is World Health Day, a celebration of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). Sometimes in our day-to-day public health work, the way we deliver messages can create more obstacles than we realize. Changing behaviour does not come easily to anyone and a behaviour change project requires great insight into people's lives to understand the barriers to change.

4-Year-Olds Showing Signs Of ADHD Should See Doctors

CBC | Posted 12.17.2011 | Canada Living

Four-year-olds showing debilitating signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder should be evaluated by doctors, revised guidelines say. Previ...