School Health Specialist, PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning

Summerside, PEI
Joined September 2012
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On April 25th, students from 7 western PEI schools were invited to Westisle Composite High School to learn more about the STOMP Project, our project that takes a comprehensive approach to curb commercial tobacco and vaping use. peicanada.com/west_prince_gr… @graphicnews
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What is #HealthPromotion? Health promotion creates the conditions for good health for everyone by shifting the focus from treatment -> prevention, and from individuals -> populations. Check out our new video! #LiveWell
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This spring, we partnered with la Commission Scolaire de Langue Française to expand our Youth Vaping Awareness Days Program to all French schools on PEI. This program was delivered in French to grade 7, 8, and 9s.
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Check out new the new French Resources for Youth Vaping Awareness created by @LungNsPei as part of our #WellnessGrant program #BreatheWell
Our French Youth Vaping Awareness Days resources are now available on our website! This includes resources such as fact sheets, games, and our animation video. Click here: lungnspei.ca/youth-vaping-aw…
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#UnstructuredPlay has endless benefits- it has been shown to improve attention, concentration, improves emotional wellbeing, and even helps develop coping skills and manage adversity. #MoveWell
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Medication, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, cleaning supplies, and other harmful chemicals should always be kept out of reach to avoid accidental poisonings. It is all of our responsibility to keep kids safe. #NationalPoisonPreventionWeek @parachutecanada
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Try choosing water over that alcoholic or sweetened drink this weekend! Reducing our sugar and alcohol intake from beverages has huge overall health benefits, including reducing our risk for chronic diseases. If you choose to drink alcohol, try alternating each drink with water
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Most #youth know why they should quit #vaping but they don’t know how. “I quit for me” provides practical information on dealing with withdrawal, crushing cravings and resisting the urge to start again. It’s also a helpful resource for #educators: ow.ly/FLTQ50QtwVO
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Did you know the new Canadian Guidance on Alcohol and Health recommends that drinking less is best for your health? ❤️ Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits! Visit ➡️princeedwardisland.ca/Choose… for more information.
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Small steps like reducing screen time, getting outdoors for some fresh air, and connecting with friends can have a big impact towards improving your mental wellbeing #FeelWell PS - By the end of February, we will have gained almost an hour of extra daylight each day!
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There are supports available for teen anxiety. Learn more at the Anxiety and Teens presentation for Parents Birchwood Intermediate Library 👉Tuesday, January 23 👉6:30 - 8:30 👉register: [email protected] Drop-ins are also welcome. @psbpei @educationPEI @Birchwoodcobras
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There are supports available for teen anxiety. Learn more at the Anxiety and Teens presentation for Parents Birchwood Intermediate Library 👉Tuesday, January 23 👉6:30 - 8:30 👉register: [email protected] Drop-ins are also welcome. @psbpei @educationPEI @Birchwoodcobras
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There are supports available for teen anxiety. Learn more at the Anxiety and Teens presentation for Parents Birchwood Intermediate Library 👉Tuesday, January 23 👉6:30 - 8:30 👉register: [email protected] Drop-ins are also welcome. @psbpei @educationPEI @Birchwoodcobras
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There are supports available for teen anxiety. Learn more at the Anxiety and Teens presentation for Parents Birchwood Intermediate Library 👉Tuesday, January 23 👉6:30 - 8:30 👉register: [email protected] Drop-ins are also welcome. @psbpei @educationPEI @Birchwoodcobras
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Here are all the dates to add to your calendar this month 🍎 January 6th: Ordering opens for the January 15th - January 26th cycle January 11th: Get your orders in by noon! January 20th: Ordering opens for the Jan 29th - Feb 9th cycle January 25th: Get your orders in by noon!
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There are supports available for teen anxiety. Learn more at the Anxiety and Teens presentation for Parents Birchwood Intermediate Library 👉Tuesday, January 23 👉6:30 - 8:30 👉register: [email protected] Drop-ins are also welcome. @psbpei @educationPEI @Birchwoodcobras
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