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Reports and submissions

January 2016 - Pre-budget submission

Health care spending in Ontario remains the largest government expenditure. Health Nexus is putting forward pre-budget advice that aims to build on the government’s commitment to ensuring health system sustainability through a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

We are asking, that the government:

• Continue to build on its work to promote greater collaboration across Ministries and build upon these initiatives to create a formal and sustained government-wide Health in All Policies (HiAP).
• Maintain and strengthen its investment in health promotion, including programs aimed at supporting maternal health and early childhood development.
• Leverage the expertise of Ontario’s Health Promotion Resource Centres as it works to strengthen patient-centred health care in Ontario.

Pre-budget submission - Executive Summary (PDF)
Pre-budget submission (PDF)
 

Health Nexus in the news

November 17, 2016

Health Nexus bringing a Canadian perspective on health promotion to the world

March 22, 2016

Ontario prenatal education key messages to start all kids on the path to health

August 11, 2015

LCBO stores raise funds to support healthy pregnancies and babies in Ontario

March 2015

Backgrounder :  “How to Survive Morning Sickness Successfully” by Motherisk

September 2014

Is it Ok to spank children? Best Start Consultant Louise Choquette talks with CBC's Alan Neal about child discipline

August 2014

CBC News highlights the new LCBO campaign raising awareness of the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (feature starts at 17:00)

Best Start Resource Centre Manager, Wendy McAllister speaks with Peak.fm - Chat with the Experts- about the LCBO donation

program

LCBO stores raise funds for Best Start Resource Centre

May 2014

New online directory to support breastfeeding in Ontario

Recipients of Breastfeeding Community Project Grants Announced

March 2014

Health Nexus Announces 2014 Call for Nominations for 3M Health Leadership Award

November 2013

STRENGTHENING FRANCOPHONE YOUTH AND FAMILIES: An exciting new project from Health Nexus and Parent Action on Drugs

2013 3M Health Leadership Award Recipient and Finalists Announced

May 2013

Working on that grey matter - Pembroke Daily Observer (PDF)

April 2013

3M Health Leadership Award launches nation-wide call for nominations (PDF)

October 2013

Best Start Resource Centre Announces 2013 Conference Line-up (PDF)

August 2012

Prominent Canadian Social Advocates at the Best Start Conference

November 2011

Recipient of the 3M Health Leadership Award

August 2011

Health Nexus Raises Funds for Healthy Pregnancies Through LCBO’S In-store Donation Program

Best Start Resource Centre Launches On Track: A Reference Guide for Professionals in Ontario

June 2011

Health Nexus announces call for nominations for new 3M Health Leadership Award