Diversity Liaisons provide community outreach and education to newcomer communities.
Offer community education in first languages (Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), French and Korean) or plain English language to increase awareness about 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.
Offers diversity education to staff.
Our community education in topics
Health system and health benefits
– Your Health Care Choices
– Health Insurance System
– Culture of the Canadian Health System
– Health Information and Health Care Interpreting Services
– Resources for People with Chronic Diseases
– Medical Tests and Specialists
– Senior Health Benefits and Support Services
Health topics for families with children
– Child Health
– Oral Health Resources for Children 0 – 6 Years of Age
– Healthy Eating for Babies 0 – 1 Years of Age
– Healthy Eating for Children
– Immunization
– Safety Car Seat Training
Health topics for adults and older adults
– Packing a Healthy Lunch
– Choosing Healthy Foods in Canada
– Get Active, Stay Healthy
– Nutrition for Seniors
– Emotional Wellness
– Stress Management
– Relationship: What is Healthy or Unhealthy?
– Beat the Germs (Hand Hygiene and Flu Prevention)
– Women’s Health Services
– Travel Health Risks – Visiting Friends and Relatives
– Understanding Cannabis
– What You Should Know about Hep C, Hep B and HIV
– Preventing from Getting Communicable Diseases
– Oral Health and Resources for Adults and Older Adults
– Reducing Cancer Risks
– Emergency Preparedness
– Hospital Appointments
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