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An Administrative Perspective – PHE America

As we begin a new year, the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) continues to engage two national task forces to revise the national standards in health and physical education and I consider this work to be critical to the future of our profession. In regularly reviewing and revising our standards, we make certain that we include the latest research, hands-on teacher experiences, and best instructional practices from the field. Additionally, it allows us to continue to take a critical look at how our society and education have evolved around the essential work of student wellness in our…
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Controlling Your Sweet Tooth With Sweet & Simple Ontario Apple Snacks – Osinga Nutrition

A snack is always complete with a crunchy and sweet apple treat! Today I’m showing three simple apple recipes that will help control your sweet tooth! This post was developed in partnership with Ontario Apple Growers and Produce Made Simple. Ontario apples can be enjoyed all year round and are really the perfect snack – no prep work required! However, these three snacks that I have here don’t take any time at all to make. Which one would you try? Yogurt Apple Donuts 1 Apple (I used honey crisp) 1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt 2 tbsp Almond Butter Seeds &…
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Alberta’s obsession with re-structuring health care: A brief timeline

Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics News “Give people the power, give them the resources, give them the authority to say yes at the local level, and we’re going to get much better service.” Published July 23, 2023 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 4 minute read Premier Danielle Smith listens as Dr. John Cowell, official administrator with AHS answers questions during a press conference on a new initiative to use alternative modes of transportation for non-emergency transfers to hospitals. The goal is to help free up paramedics and ambulances for emergency calls. The announcement took place in a training lab…
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Private equity and creating and fostering a culture of health care compliance

July 20, 2023 – Private equity investment in health care can be lucrative. Yet, health care and private equity can often seem antithetical: One is driven by patient care and compliance while the other is motivated to make a quick profit. To coexist successfully (and profitably), private equity must fully appreciate all the potential compliance risks and requirements of a target health care entity before making an investment and work to implement, overhaul or update a target’s health care compliance programs once acquired. Our four-part playbook for investors new to the health care sector provides an overview of precautions, a…
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BC promises $3M to expand program that partners cops with health-care providers

British Columbia is spending $3 million to expand a program that partners health-care workers with police in mobile teams to respond to mental health-related calls. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Monday that the program aims to connect people in crisis to the appropriate services in their community, while taking pressure off stretched police resources. “Currently, police have been the default first responders for people in the event of a mental health crisis and we know that in most cases, police-only involvement is not the most appropriate response,” he said. “More importantly, having police-only involvement can help contribute to the…
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New health teams to fill gaps in care for northeastern Ontario

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Northeastern Ontarians will get quicker, easier access to healthcare following the announcement of three new Ontario health teams, the province’s health minister said during a press conference at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Center in Sudbury on July 13. Published July 14, 2023 • 3 minute read Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones, who spoke during a press conference at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Center in Sudbury on July 13, is promising “quicker, easier access to healthcare” for residents of Northeastern Ontario. BEN LEESON/POSTMEDIA NETWORK jpg, TD, apsmc Article content Northeastern Ontarians will get quicker, easier…