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INFO N4 Newsletter: April 2021
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 01:00 PM
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Moving on the promise of health equity, diversity and inclusion
During 2020, many healthcare organizations were moved by the disparities within the impact of the pandemic, as well as our collective raising of consciousness towards racism. Like other sectors, many made internal and public commitments to address systemic racism and focus on addressing health inequities in accessing or experiencing care. Our host...
Ramadan Mubarak!
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:41 AM
This is the second Ramadan being observed by millions of Muslims during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. May this holy month be a month of peace, compassion, and prosperity.
As COVID-19 vaccines are available, many may be wondering whether they should be getting the shot while fasting, a question answered by experts.
From CBC News:
COVID-19 vaccination won't break your fast this Ramadan, say experts
Apr 7, 2021 | Learning more about vaccine hesitancy in pandemic time
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 10:37 AM
Apr 7, 2021 · Bilingual · 1 hour · Free
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Vaccine hesitancy is not synonymous with vaccine refusal; a challenge for public health and health care professionals, it is a complex phenomenon that needs to be understood in its various dimensions in order to be able to help people accepting vaccination against COVID-19. In the case...
Finding a job is a job
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 11:54 AM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Welcome to Canada employment video from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The video is available in English and French on the IRCC YouTube playlist Immigrating and Settling in Canada.
Finding a job is a job provides newcomers with an...
Featured Member: Renette Amirault-Laing
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 10:59 AM
Background, profession, and newcomer involvement
Renette Amirault-Laing is among the first graduates of the N4-SPU online program. She shares her perspective from the healthcare sector. Working as a nurse for the last 24 years, she has seen an influx of newcomers during her time at IWK Health Center in Halifax over the last 15 years. This center streamlines two types of service in particular: children and women’s health. The increase in cultural and linguistic diversity in Halifax and throughout...
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