The Sandbox Project Supported Initiative Officially Announced
Regarding Safe Kids Canada’s Enabling Active and Safe Cycling for Canadian Children and Youth Project
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 Canada, according to one of the country’s leading experts on the subject. Speaking to his health colleagues at the 2012 Sandbox Project conference in Toronto in January, Dr. Stanley Kutcher said many of Canada’s 800,000 children with mental disorders go […]
The Sandbox Project Partner – The Canadian Obesity Network presents: Pediatric Weight Management In Focus
The Canadian Obesity Network announces the Pediatric Weight Management in Focus training session
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)
The Sandbox Project applauds Harper government’s investment in children & youth injury prevention initiative
The Sandbox Project applauds the federal government’s investment of $5 million over two years to support injury prevention initiatives for children and youth
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.”