Tag: dr. david mckeown

  • First Heat Alert for Toronto May 30, 2013

    This video presents “Heat Stress”: Ontario Ministry of Labour explains heat stress A heat alert has been declared today for Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, there is a greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness for a number of groups, including:

  • Toronto’s Mobile Dental Clinic: Free Services for Children 17 Years of Age and Under

    This video presents “Healthy Smiles All Around”: A dedicated team of traveling dental professionals assists low-income families in under-serviced regions in Ontario, Canada “Adrian is all smiles after his cleaning & receives warm welcomes from Health Minister Deb Matthews & dental hygienist Stephanie Hancock” The objective of the 100 % provincially funded Healthy Smiles Ontario…

  • Ontario Pharmacists & Toronto Public Health Clinics: Free Flu Shots Oct.25, 2012 – Jan.10, 2013

    This video presents  “You and the Flu”: “Have you ever wondered how the flu vaccine is created, and how it helps you and your family stay flu free?” Influenza, commonly known as “the flu” is a serious, acute respiratory illness that can lead to pneumonia. It is caused by a virus. Recently, Ontario expanded the…

  • Extreme Heat Alert: Seven Cooling Centres Open in Toronto Starting July 4, 2012

    This video presents Ontario Ministry of Labour explaining heat stress: Toronto, in Ontario, Canada, has upgraded the Heat Alert to an Extreme Heat Alert starting today, July 4, 2012. The Extreme Heat Alert will be in effect until further notice. The public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults…

  • Heat Alert for Toronto June 19, 2012

    This video presents Ontario Ministry of Labour explaining heat stress: A heat alert has been declared today for Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, there is a greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness for a number of groups, including: isolated adults and seniors people…

  • Toronto’s Heat Alert Terminated, May 29, 2012

    This is an update to my previous blog Heat Alert for Toronto May 28, 2012. The Heat Alert for Toronto is terminated this morning.

  • National Immunization Awareness Week Apr. 21-28: New, Free Vaccines in Ontario

    This video presents “The world’s first World Immunization Week: Canada celebrates!” by the Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness & Promotion (CCIAP): National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) on April 21 – 28, 2012, is held annually: to focus the attention of Canadians on the importance of vaccinations for all ages whereby members of the Canadian Coalition…