(September 18, 2006), SASKATOON – Approximately eight rural communities in the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) will soon benefit from the Travelling Diabetes Resource Program (TDRP).
TDRP, a mobile public education program developed by the Canadian Diabetes Association, plans to visit 50 Saskatchewan communities over the next year to raise awareness about diabetes and to provide communities throughout the province with the best educational resources to assist in the prevention and management of diabetes. If you are interested in having TDRP make a stop in your community, contact Tracey Briggs, TDRP Coordinator, at 1-800-297-7488 or e-mail tracey.briggs@diabetes.ca.
TDRP is one of eight community projects being funded by SHR’s Community Grants Program, with projects totalling $75,630.
"Each year, this program funds a number of innovative projects and partnerships aimed at promoting health and wellness within the SHR. We continue to be impressed by the community leadership demonstrated and the dedicated people who create and deliver these programs. SHR is proud to assist these individuals in making a difference in the health of their communities," said Suzanne Mahaffey, Chair, Community Grants Committee.
The Community Grants Program funding is divided into three categories: Community Wellness (max. $5,000), Health Promotion (max $10,000) and Community Health (max $15,000).
The projects funded in this round of grants aim to improve health in a variety of areas, including:
- Travelling Diabetes Resource Program, submitted by Canadian Diabetes Association (5,000);
- Injection Drug Users Directory Youth Task Team, submitted by Saskatoon Communities for Children (5,000);
- Let Health Shine, submitted by The Lung Association of Saskatchewan, Mother Earth Theatre ($5,000);
- Plain Language to Reduce the Pain: Ensuring Victims of Abuse Have Access to Information, submitted by READ Saskatoon ($3,100)
- Acquired Brian Injury (ABI) Group Community Support, submitted by Saskatchewan Abilities Council, Sherbrooke Community Centre ($5,000);
- Fostering Effective Addictions Interventions for Persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), submitted by FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan, SHR Mental Health and Addiction Services ($15,000);
- Health, Education, Leisure Programs (H.E.L.P.) for Sunset Community, submitted by Sunset Community Recreation Association (S.C.R.A.), SHR Mental Health and Addiction Services ($15,000); and
- Rosthern Youth Program, submitted by Rosthern Interagency Committee, SHR Community Services (Rosthern/Wakaw) ($12,530).
If you are interested in applying for future funding, please contact Public Health Services. The next deadlines for submissions are October 15th, 2006 and January 15th, 2007.
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For more information contact:
Kerilyn Voigt
Corporate and Public Affairs Adviser
306.655.3386
Saskatoon Health Region
"Healthiest people, healthiest communities, exceptional service."
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