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HEALTHY COMMUNITIES DIVISION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Health Promotion
1, record 1, English, Centre%20for%20Health%20Promotion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CHP 1, record 1, English, CHP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - Centre%20for%20Health%20Promotion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Center for Health Promotion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre pour la promotion de la santé
1, record 1, French, Centre%20pour%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CPS 1, record 1, French, CPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - Centre%20pour%20la%20promotion%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Mental Health and Addictions Division
1, record 2, English, Mental%20Health%20and%20Addictions%20Division
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Mental Health and Addictions Division is responsible for both national and community-based programming. Mental health and addiction services are often required by the same clients. In response, the Division is working to develop a more coordinated continuum of mental health and addictions services for First Nations and Inuit to improve overall community wellness. The Division focuses on : Brighter futures; Building healthy communities; Alcohol, drug and solvent abuse; Tobacco control; Indian residential schools; Suicide prevention; Crisis management; and Innu healing strategy. 1, record 2, English, - Mental%20Health%20and%20Addictions%20Division
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Division de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies
1, record 2, French, Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20des%20toxicomanies
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Division de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies est responsable des programmes nationaux et communautaires. Des services de santé mentale et de toxicomanies sont souvent requis par les mêmes clients. En guise de réponse, la Division s'emploie à élaborer un continuum plus coordonné de services de santé mentale et de toxicomanies pour les Premières nations et les Inuits afin d'améliorer le mieux-être communautaire global. La division intervient dans les secteurs suivants : Grandir ensemble; Pour des collectivités en bonne santé; L'abus de l'alcool, des drogues et de solvants; Lutte contre le tabagisme; Les pensionnats indiens; Prévention du suicide; Gestion des crises; et Stratégie de guérison des Innus. 1, record 2, French, - Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20des%20toxicomanies
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Chronic Disease Prevention Division
1, record 3, English, Chronic%20Disease%20Prevention%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Community Programs Directorate. The Chronic Disease Prevention Division is responsible for the development and delivery of community health programs and services for First Nations and Inuit that contribute to building healthy communities. The Division has a strong focus on : Preventing diabetes and other chronic diseases; Injury prevention; and Promoting Healthy Living through nutrition and physical activity. 1, record 3, English, - Chronic%20Disease%20Prevention%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Division de la prévention des maladies chroniques
1, record 3, French, Division%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20maladies%20chroniques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Direction des programmes communautaires. La Division de la prévention des maladies chroniques est responsable de l'élaboration et de la prestation de programmes et de services de santé communautaires à l'intention des Premières nations et des Inuits, des programmes et des services qui contribuent à l'édification de collectivités en bonne santé. Son intervention est fortement axée sur : La prévention du diabète et d'autres maladies chroniques; La prévention des blessures; et La promotion de saines habitudes de vie par le truchement de la nutrition et de l'activité physique. 1, record 3, French, - Division%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20maladies%20chroniques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Healthy Communities Division
1, record 4, English, Healthy%20Communities%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, Centre for Health Human Development. The Healthy Communities Division is a centre of excellence for the issues of physical activity, mental health, family violence, rural health and injury prevention. As well, the Division is developing expertise and leadership with regards to community capacity building within the Centre. Through work with partners and stakeholders to develop policy frameworks and national action plans, the Division's objective is to improve the health of Canadians. The Division also provides operational support to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Rural Health and is the also the departmental focal point on research, programs and policies to advance rural health. 1, record 4, English, - Healthy%20Communities%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Division de la santé des collectivités
1, record 4, French, Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20collectivit%C3%A9s
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, Centre de développement de la santé humaine. La Division de la santé des collectivités est un centre d'excellence traitant des questions sur l'activité physique, la santé mentale, la violence familiale, la santé rurale et la prévention des blessures. En outre, la Division accroît les connaissances spécialisées et le leadership en ce qui concerne le renforcement des capacités des collectivités au sein du Centre. Grâce au travail effectué avec des partenaires et des parties intéressées pour élaborer un cadre stratégique et des plans d'action nationaux, l'objectif de la Division est d'améliorer la santé des Canadiens et des Canadiennes. La Division offre également du soutien opérationnel au Conseil consultatif ministériel sur la santé rurale et est également la référence ministérielle en matière de recherche, de programmes et de politiques pour faire progresser la question de la santé rurale. 1, record 4, French, - Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20collectivit%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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