Funding is rolling in for the Northwestern Health Unit
and it’s programs.
A Public Health Nutritionist based out of Sioux Lookout
is part of a Canada wide Food Security Study.
Jennifer Maki was part of a Canada-wide team of
Dieticians who were awarded a 15-thousand dollar Canadian
Foundation for Dietetic Research Grant.
The study observes dieticians in diverse practice
settings, and record their thoughts on food insecurity.
Meanwhile, Fort Frances Health Unit staff have received
an 8-thousand dollar Communities in Action Fund Grant in
support of the KidSport program.
The funding will help enable disadvantaged kids to
participate in sport and recreation in the Fort Frances
area.
Finally, The Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
provided the NWHU with a 75-thousand dollar grant.
The money will be used to ensure regional sexual health
clinics are routinely screening for all types of abuse,
and extensive training for clinic staff.
