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HEALTH PROMOTION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mental Health Promotion Unit
1, record 1, English, Mental%20Health%20Promotion%20Unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MHPU 1, record 1, English, MHPU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Health Agency of Canada. The Mental Health Promotion Unit(MHPU) was created in 1995 as the focal point of Health Canada's effort to maintain and improve positive mental health and well-being for the Canadian population. In 2001, mental health service-related functions of the former Health Systems Division(HPCB) were incorporated into the Unit. The mandate of the restructured unit is to promote and support mental health and reduce the burden of mental health problems and disorders, by contributing to the development, synthesis, dissemination and application of knowledge; the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and activities designed to promote mental health and address the needs of people with mental health problems or disorders. 1, record 1, English, - Mental%20Health%20Promotion%20Unit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- MHPU Unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Unité de la promotion de la santé mentale
1, record 1, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de santé publique du Canada. Créée en 1995, l'Unité de la promotion de la santé mentale constitue le point de mire des efforts investis par Santé Canada dans le maintien et la promotion de la santé mentale et du bien-être de la population canadienne. En 2001, les fonctions de service de l'ancienne Division des systèmes de santé ayant trait à la santé mentale ont été intégrées à la présente unité. Cette unité remaniée a comme mandat de promouvoir et d'appuyer la santé mentale. Elle compte réduire le fardeau que représentent les problèmes et les troubles mentaux en contribuant au développement, à la synthèse, à la diffusion et à l'application des connaissances; au développement, à l'application et à l'évaluation des initiatives, des politiques et des programmes destinés à promouvoir la santé mentale et à mettre en lumière les besoins des personnes atteintes de problèmes ou de troubles mentaux. 1, record 1, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Unité de la PMS
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Trastornos mentales
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Unidad de fomento de la salud mental
1, record 1, Spanish, Unidad%20de%20fomento%20de%20la%20salud%20mental
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Dental Division
1, record 2, English, Dental%20Division
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dental Division of the Primary Health Care and Public Health Directorate(PHCPHD) strives to improve, and ultimately to maintain, the oral health of the First Nations and Inuit at a level comparable to other Canadians. The Dental Division's efforts include the delivery and/or management of a broad range of oral health activities including proactive disease prevention, oral health promotion and dental treatment services provided by regional dental therapists and other First Nations and Inuit Health Branch(FNIHB) staff, as well as the staff of many First Nations. The key focus areas for the Dental Division are : Supporting the regional delivery of the dental therapy program; Managing the contract for the delivery of the National School of Dental Therapy(NSDT) training program by the First Nations University of Canada. Currently, 106 dental therapists from NSDT work either directly for First Nations and Inuit Health Branch(FNIHB) or directly for First Nations or territorial governments in the Regions and Territories and serve approximately 170 First Nations and Inuit communities. They are the key providers for FNIHB oral health initiatives. In addition to the services provided by dental therapists, Health Canada also pays for dental practitioner services for specified clinical services in First Nations and Inuit communities. For more information on NSDT, visit the First Nations University of Canada; Supporting national development and implementation of oral disease prevention and health promotion programs such as the Children's Oral Health Initiative(COHI) ;and Supporting community based initiatives for communal water fluoridation systems. 1, record 2, English, - Dental%20Division
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Division des soins dentaires
1, record 2, French, Division%20des%20soins%20dentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Division des soins dentaires de la Direction des soins de santé primaires et de la santé publique (DSSPSP) cherche à améliorer et, en fin de compte, à maintenir la santé bucco-dentaire des Premières nations et des Inuits à un niveau comparable à celui des autres Canadiens. Le travail de la Division des soins dentaires comprend la prestation et/ou la gestion d'une grande variété d'activités en matière de santé bucco-dentaire, notamment la prévention précoce des maladies, la promotion de la santé bucco-dentaire et les services de soins dentaires dispensés par les thérapeutes dentaires régionaux et autres fournisseurs de soins œuvrant au sein de la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits (DGSPNI), de même que les membres de nombreuses Premières nations. La Division des soins dentaires privilégie les secteurs d'intervention suivants : soutenir la prestation du programme en thérapie dentaire à l'échelle régionale; gérer le contrat de prestation du programme de formation de l'École nationale de thérapie dentaire par la First Nations University of Canada. À l'heure actuelle, 106 thérapeutes dentaires de l'École nationale de thérapie dentaire travaillent directement pour la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations (DGSPNI) ou pour les gouvernements territoriaux ou des Premières nations des régions. Ces thérapeutes dentaires servent quelque 170 collectivités des Premières nations et des Inuits et ils sont les principaux fournisseurs des initiatives de la DGSPNI en matière de santé bucco-dentaire. Outre les thérapeutes dentaires, Santé Canada rémunèrent des professionnels des soins dentaires pour des services cliniques précis au sein des collectivités des Premières nations et des Inuits. Si vous désirez plus de renseignements sur l'École nationale de thérapie dentaire visitez le site de la First Nations Université of Canada (en anglais seulement); appuyer l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre de programmes nationaux de prévention des maladies bucco-dentaires et de promotion de la santé, comme l'Initiative en santé bucco-dentaire des enfants (ISBDE); favoriser les initiatives communautaires de fluoruration de l'eau. 1, record 2, French, - Division%20des%20soins%20dentaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Health Promotion
1, record 3, English, Centre%20for%20Health%20Promotion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CHP 1, record 3, English, CHP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Centre for Health Promotion(CHP) uses a life stages approach and is responsible for implementing policies and programs that enhance the conditions within which healthy development takes place. Through action founded on the principles of population and public health, the Centre addresses the determinants of health and facilitates successful movement through the life stages. The Centre acts through programs addressing healthy child development, families, aging and lifestyles, public information and education, as well as issues related to rural health and support of the voluntary sector. The Centre is composed of : Healthy Communities Division; Division of Childhood and Adolescence; Division of Aging and Seniors; Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Division. 1, record 3, English, - Centre%20for%20Health%20Promotion
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Center for Health Promotion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre pour la promotion de la santé
1, record 3, French, Centre%20pour%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CPS 1, record 3, French, CPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre pour la promotion de la santé (CPS) utilise une approche fondée sur les différentes étapes de la vie et est responsable de la mise en œuvre des politiques et des programmes qui favorisent les conditions au sein desquelles le développement de la santé se produit. Moyennant des mesures fondées sur les principes de la santé de la population et de la santé publique, le Centre aborde les déterminants de la santé et facilite l'épanouissement au sein des étapes de la vie. Le Centre met en œuvre des programmes qui portent sur le développement sain des enfants, les familles, le vieillissement et les styles de vie, l'information et l'éducation publique ainsi que les questions liées à la santé rurale et au soutien du secteur bénévole. Le Centre est composé : de la Division de la santé des collectivités; de la Division de l'enfance et de l'adolescence; de la Division du vieillissement et des aînés; de la Division de la surveillance de la santé et de l'épidémiologie. 1, record 3, French, - Centre%20pour%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Blood
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Blood Safety Surveillance and Health Care Acquired Infections Division
1, record 4, English, Blood%20Safety%20Surveillance%20and%20Health%20Care%20Acquired%20Infections%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Health Agency of Canada. Through surveillance, risk assessment and targeted research, the Blood Safety Surveillance and Health Care Acquired Infections Division communicates, recommends, stimulates and manages the development and promotion of a national management/policy structure to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogens(including community acquired bloodborne infections) and biological injuries due to blood transfusion and tissue and organ transplantation including xenotransplantation. 1, record 4, English, - Blood%20Safety%20Surveillance%20and%20Health%20Care%20Acquired%20Infections%20Division
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Blood Safety Surveillance Division
- BSSD
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sang
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Division de l'hémovigilance et des infections acquises en milieu de soins de santé
1, record 4, French, Division%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9movigilance%20et%20des%20infections%20acquises%20en%20milieu%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de santé publique du Canada. Par le biais d'activités de surveillance, d'évaluation du risque et de recherche ciblée, la Division de l'hémovigilance et des infections acquises en milieu de soins de santé commente, recommande, encourage et dirige l'élaboration et la promotion d'une structure de gestion et d'orientation stratégique nationale pour réduire les risques d'infections transmissibles par le sang (y compris les infections contractées dans la collectivité) et d'incidents biologiques dus aux transfusions sanguines et à la transplantation de tissus et d'organes, y compris les xénotransplantations. 1, record 4, French, - Division%20de%20l%27h%C3%A9movigilance%20et%20des%20infections%20acquises%20en%20milieu%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Division de la surveillance de la sécurité du sang
- DSSS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Quantitative Analysis and Research Section
1, record 5, English, Quantitative%20Analysis%20and%20Research%20Section
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Health Promotion and Programs Branch, Policy Development and Coordination Division. 1, record 5, English, - Quantitative%20Analysis%20and%20Research%20Section
Record 5, Key term(s)
- QARS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Chimie analytique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Section de la recherche et de l'analyse quantitative
1, record 5, French, Section%20de%20la%20recherche%20et%20de%20l%27analyse%20quantitative
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Division de la coordination et de l'élaboration des politiques. 1, record 5, French, - Section%20de%20la%20recherche%20et%20de%20l%27analyse%20quantitative
Record 5, Key term(s)
- SAQR
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Transfer Payment Services and Accountability Division
1, record 6, English, Transfer%20Payment%20Services%20and%20Accountability%20Division
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- TPSAD 1, record 6, English, TPSAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Management and Program Services Directorate-Public Health Agency of Canada. The Transfer Payment Services and Accountability Division(TPSAD) promotes modern comptrollership and excellence in management practices by leading initiatives on performance measurement and evaluation, the management of grants and contributions, and management audits of contributions. It coordinates the Branch's work and commitments on sustainable development. It also manages the Population Health Fund, which provides time-limited funding to Canadian non-profit organizations and educational institutions to increase community capacity to address the determinants of health. The Division also provides administrative services for a number of other Health Canada grants and contributions funding programs including the Canadian Breast Cancer Initiative, Prostate Cancer Initiative, the Rural Health Initiative, FAS/FAE Strategic Fund, and the Prevention and Promotion Contribution Program of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy. 1, record 6, English, - Transfer%20Payment%20Services%20and%20Accountability%20Division
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Division des services de paiement de transfert et de la responsabilisation
1, record 6, French, Division%20des%20services%20de%20paiement%20de%20transfert%20et%20de%20la%20responsabilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direction des services de la gestion et des programmes, Agence de santé publique du Canada. La Division des services de paiement de transfert et de la responsabilisation encourage une approche moderne des fonctions de contrôleur et prône l'excellence dans les pratiques de gestion en assumant la responsabilité d'initiatives relatives à la mesure et à l'évaluation du rendement, à la gestion des subventions et des contributions et à la coordination des vérifications de la gestion des subventions et des contributions. Elle coordonne le travail et les engagements du développement durable pour la Direction générale. Elle gère également le Fonds pour la santé de la population, qui assure le financement de projets d'amélioration de la santé menés à l'échelle nationale par des organismes sans but lucratif et des établissements d'enseignement. La Division offre également des services administratifs à un grand nombre d'autres programmes de financement de Santé Canada, y compris l'Initiative canadienne sur le cancer du sein, le Fonds stratégique pour le SAF/EAF et le Programme de contributions à la prévention et à la promotion de la Stratégie canadienne du diabète. 1, record 6, French, - Division%20des%20services%20de%20paiement%20de%20transfert%20et%20de%20la%20responsabilisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Health Promotion Development Division
1, record 7, English, Health%20Promotion%20Development%20Division
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Population Health. 1, record 7, English, - Health%20Promotion%20Development%20Division
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Division du développement de la promotion de la santé
1, record 7, French, Division%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Santé de la population. 1, record 7, French, - Division%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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