Diversity Liaisons

Services to offer community education and health system navigation.

• offer community education in first languages (Cantonese, Mandarin, French, and Korean) or plain English language to increase awareness about the health system, health services, and basic health promotion and illness prevention in Calgary
• provide a range of services including health system navigation, referral, and support for diverse clients, families, and communities in various languages, with over-the-phone interpretation
• collaborate and strengthen partnerships with health care staff and community organizations that represent diverse populations
• supports research and evaluation projects related to diverse populations
• offer Diversity Education to staff

Our community education in topics:

Health System and Health Benefits

• Your Health Care Choices
• Health Insurance System
• Senior Health Benefits
• Travel Health Risks - Visiting Friends and Relatives
• COVID-19 Immunization
• COVID-19 and Travel
• The Culture of the Canadian Health System

Health Topics for Families with Children

• Oral Health Resources for Children 0-6 years of Age
• Healthy Eating for Children
• Safety Car Seat Training
• Packing a Healthy Lunch
• Keeping Safe in the Winter

Health Topics for Adults and Older Adults

• Emotional Wellness
• Stress Management
• Women's Health
• Men's Health
• Beat the Germs (Hand Hygiene and Personal Hygiene)
• Oral Health and Resources for Adults
• Reducing Cancer Risks
• Choosing Healthy Foods in Canada
• Nutrition for Seniors
• Get Active, Stay Healthy
• Tips to Sleep Better
• Understanding Cannabis
• Understanding Vaping
• Videogame Use & Abuse
• Vitamin, Mineral Supplements
• Social Media & Youth
• Understanding Dementia
• Understanding Shingles
• Medical Tests and Specialists
• Emergency Preparedness
• Preventing Falls in Older Adults
• Bone Health

• Sessions can be offered in-person or virtually. Please contact us to discuss further.
• More information can be found at http://DiversityCalgary.ca/

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