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The Northern Regional Wellness Coalition has had representation at the PEI conferences since August of 2004. As you can see, our members leave their mark on the province.
Co-Chairs, Karla Loder and Diane Porter were invited to facilitate a workshop at the 2006 ASI. The title of their session: "Engaging People & Communities in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador".
(L-R) Ethel Byrne, Tina Coombs, Rhonda Green, Karla Loder and Diane Porter attended the ASI and participated in the many social events that the conference had to offer and had the opportunity to network with other professionals.
St. Anthony Lion's Club Goes Smoke-Free
In recognition of one of our partners, the St. Anthony Lion's Club going smoke-free, a banner was presented to the members.
Stars of Mental Health
Freddy & Frieda are the performers of the Kindergarten to Grade 3 mental health program called "The Stars of Mental Health". They are the newest (and youngest) members of the Northern Regional Wellness Coalition. They visit schools along the Northern Peninsula and the South Coast of Labrador with messages about the importance of good mental health.
Ticker Tom
Ticker Tom is the official mascot of the Ticker Tom Program - a heart health strategy for children. His message to the audience: Eat Healthy, Be Active, Stay Smoke-Free.
Toxic Tunnel
Karla Loder, Co-Chair of the Northern Wellness Coalition is demonstrating a lung comparison kit. The tobacco resource teaches how the lungs work by comparing an unhealthy lung with a healthy one.
The Toxic Tunnel has many tobacco resources. Some provide families with information about second-hand smoke and the harmful effects of smoke-less tobacco and chewing tobacco. "Lou-Wheeze" also provides a great overview of how our lungs function.
The Toxic Tunnel is approximately seven feet in diameter. This walk-through display unit was a great conversation piece at Charles S. Curtis Hospital in St. Anthony.
Many tobacco resources also provide children with information about the anatomy of the lungs and the harmful effects of smoking. If children and youth show respect for their bodies, they are less likely to start smoking.
The Toxic Tunnel Crew in Mary's Harbour Labrador in May of 2007. Back: Tanya Dredge, Rhonda Green, Tina Coombs, Joanne Bridle and Shane Bridle. Front: Lana Cook, Karla Loder and Jennifer Strickland.
Wellness Cake
(L-R) Linda Carter, Diane Porter, Melanie Humby and Carol-Ann MacDonald celebrate the successes of the Northern Heart Health Coalition and the inception of the Northern Regional Wellness Coalition.
Do you have a question? Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at (709) 454-0262 or (709) 454-3333 ext. 346 or connect with us via email at info@northernwellnesscoalition.com.
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We have partnered with communities and other health organizations to initiate many new programs and events that benefit our region's health awareness and overall participation. [Learn More]
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