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- Congress Registration opens June 3
Registration for the 4th Canadian Stroke Congress, to be held in Montréal in conjunction with Vascular 2013 from October 17-20, opens on June 3. An updated preliminary program for the congress is avai[...]+ more - Saskatchewan approves Acute Stroke Care Pathway
As a result of a recent consultation process, the government of Saskatchewan has selected two healthcare pathway concepts for development in the province this year. Representatives from Regional healt[...]+ more - 2013 Summer Studentship Awards announced
The Canadian Stroke Network is awarding a record 27 summer studentships this year. The awards, valued at $7,000, are tenable for a period of 4 months (May 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013). The Network revie[...]+ more
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Canadian Health and Scientific Organization Policy Consensus Statement on Restricting Marketing of Unhealthy Foods and Beverages to Children and Youth in Canada
Canadian children are regularly exposed to high volumes of unhealthy food marketing through television, websites, advergames, in grocery stores and in schools. The marketing of foods high in fat, sugar and salt is influencing what children eat and has been linked to the rising rates of child obesity. Unhealthy diet is the leading risk factor [...]
Canadian children are regularly exposed to high volumes of unhealthy food marketing through television, websites, advergames, in grocery stores and in schools. The marketing of foods high in fat, sugar and salt is influencing what children eat and has been linked to the rising rates of child obesity. Unhealthy diet is the leading risk factor [...]
CSN’s Antoine Hakim honoured for stroke research, network
University of Ottawa professor Dr. Antoine Hakim, 71, will be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Thursday for his “visionary” work creating the Canadian Stroke Network, which helps thousands of Canadian families deal with the affects of strokes and raises awareness about stroke prevention. Read the full Ottawa Citizen article here: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/University+Ottawa+doctor+honoured+stroke+research+network/8324026/story.html#ixzz2SAB8CoOY
University of Ottawa professor Dr. Antoine Hakim, 71, will be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Thursday for his “visionary” work creating the Canadian Stroke Network, which helps thousands of Canadian families deal with the affects of strokes and raises awareness about stroke prevention. Read the full Ottawa Citizen article here: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/University+Ottawa+doctor+honoured+stroke+research+network/8324026/story.html#ixzz2SAB8CoOY
