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Health Promotion and Protection
Preventing Falls Together
November 21, 2006 9:09
Churches, synagogues or mosques are the places where seniors most often fall outside their home. But that doesn't mean seniors should stay at home for fear of falling at their place of worship.
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Addictions Awareness Week Targets Excessive Drinking
November 20, 2006 8:23
Young Nova Scotia adults will be better informed about the effects of excessive drinking through a public education campaign being launched as part of Addictions Awareness Week, Nov. 19-25.
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Boxing Authority Announces Director of Combat Sport
November 16, 2006 15:32
A commitment to the safety of combat-sport athletes has prompted the creation of a new position with the Nova Scotia Boxing Authority.
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Début de la campagne de vaccination antigrippale 2006
November 8, 2006 14:19
Les responsables de la santé publique rappellent aux Néo-Écossais que l'immunisation est une façon simple, sécuritaire et efficace de sauver des vies et de prévenir des maladies graves au cours de la saison grippale.
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2006 Flu Campaign Begins
November 8, 2006 14:12
Public health officials are reminding Nova Scotians that immunization is a simple, safe and effective way to save lives and prevent serious illness this flu season.
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Government Pulls the Plug on Tobacco Power Walls
October 31, 2006 11:23
New legislation will prohibit cigarettes from being advertised and displayed prominently behind store counters.
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Deer Examined for Ticks
October 25, 2006 9:40
Deer hunters in the Lunenburg County area are being asked to help track blacklegged ticks -- which can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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Launch of Youth Sexual Health Strategy
October 12, 2006 11:37
An innovative provincial strategy has been launched today, Oct. 12, to improve the sexual health of Nova Scotia youth.
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Minister Announces Off-highway Vehicle Advisory Committee
October 11, 2006 14:11
Natural Resources Minister David Morse has announced the appointment of an off-highway vehicle ministerial advisory committee, created as part of the province's Off-highway Vehicle Action Plan.
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International Walk to School Week
October 4, 2006 9:07
Thousands of students from more than 140 schools across the province are walking or biking to school this week as part of International Walk to School Week.
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Getting the Best from the Bid
October 2, 2006 15:10
Learning how to plan for and maximize the benefits of hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games will be the focus of a meeting with key organizers of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
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World Breastfeeding Week
October 2, 2006 13:28
Nova Scotia mothers are getting encouragement to start breastfeeding and to stay with it as a result of a provincial breastfeeding policy that is celebrating its first anniversary.
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Injury Prevention DVD Earns International Award
September 29, 2006 11:48
An injury prevention DVD that helps Nova Scotia teenagers understand the consequences of risk has won a FREDDIE award - a prize recognizing excellence in international health and medical media productions.
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Province Launches Problem Gambling Marketing Campaign
September 26, 2006 10:04
New radio, TV and print advertisements will be among the measures used to encourage Nova Scotians who are at-risk of developing a gambling problem, and those who already have problems, to get the help they need.
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Fast Foods to be Phased Out of Schools
September 12, 2006 11:21
Chocolate bars, soft drinks and many deep-fried foods will be removed from school canteens, cafeterias and vending machines across the province.
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Nova Scotia Communities Get Support for Suicide Prevention
September 11, 2006 10:10
Nova Scotians will be receiving support in the battle against suicide in their communities.
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Roadside Spring Water Near Troy, Inverness Co. Unsafe
August 28, 2006 13:59
Results of a test on a roadside spring on Route 19 near Troy, Inverness Co., show that the water is not safe to drink. The test found higher than acceptable levels of total coliform.
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Mission Staff Named for Team Nova Scotia 2007
August 10, 2006 13:11
A mission staff of 14 volunteers has been chosen to support Team Nova Scotia for the 2007 Canada Winter Games.
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Ticks Sought For Studies On Lyme Disease
July 19, 2006 9:08
Nova Scotians are encouraged to send in ticks found on themselves or their pets to be studied for the bacterial infection Lyme disease.
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Three Communities Advance to 2011 Canada Winter Games Selection Process
July 18, 2006 14:29
NOTE: A list of the Provincial Review Committee members follows the release.
The Halifax bid, the Highland Region bid (Antigonish), and the Hub Central Nova bid (Truro) will advance to the Canada Games Council, where one will be named host of the 2011 Canada Winter Games.
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