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5 on 5 – Accessibility

For July we’re focusing on five free accessibility resources. 1) Dos and don’ts on designing for accessibility This page, and its associated Dos and Don’ts posters, provide general guidelines and best design practices for making services accessible. 2) Maintaining Accessibility during … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Trauma Informed Care

June’s 5 on 5 features Trauma Informed Care resources. Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. Trauma Informed Care Implementation Resource Centre. “Understanding and adopting a trauma-informed approach — at both the clinical and organization level —  can help organizations more … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Hypertension

We’ve gathered the 5 free resources below to mark Hypertension Month. 1) 2020 – 2022 Hypertension Hightlights:A Practical Guide informed by the Hypertension Canada Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension “This booklet highlights the most … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Oral Health

1. Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry – Resources for professionals 2. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association – Position papers, Statements & Guidelines 3. Canada Communicable Disease Report – Oral Health in Canada Issue (Nov/Dec 2020) 4. World Health Organization … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – World TB Day

March 24th is World TB Day – here are a few of the free resources related to tuberculosis that are available to you. 1.  Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living – Tuberculosis Manitoba Health Senior’s and Active living’s website provides information … Continue reading

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5 on 5 Cardiac Health

February’s 5 on 5 features Cardiac resources. Canadian Cardiovascular Society – Guideline Resources “Our programs include a variety of activities, resources and tools that help Canadian cardiovascular health professionals integrate the guidelines into patient care. Our programs focus on awareness … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Resources

Happy New Year! For January we’ve selected 5 online resources relevant to Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. How to Handle Challenging Behaviours in People with Dementia: A guide for caregivers and family members This tool from Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital Reitman Centre … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Violence Against Women

This month MHIKNET’s 5 on 5 features resources related to violence against women. December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Responding to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women: WHO clinical and … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Fall Prevention

November is Fall Prevention Month, here are a few resources you may want to check out. 1.  Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) Functional Assessment Tools The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention provides forms and accompanying videos on … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Climate Change and Public Health

This month MHIKNET’s 5 on 5 features Climate Change and Public Health resources: Climate Information and Public Health Action  “This book is based on the premise that climate knowledge and information can help protect the public from climate-sensitive health risks. … Continue reading

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