Nov.
1, Toronto, Ont. – The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA)
will be working in conjunction with ThinkFirst Canada to educate northern Canadian
communities on injury prevention.
The
CCA is committed to finding ways to improve chiropractic services in the
north. While exploring various options
for doing so, the CCA was approached by ThinkFirst Canada
to join in its efforts to promote injury prevention in Nunavut.
ThinkFirst
is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of brain and
spinal cord injuries. As part of its injury prevention programming, ThinkFirst
annually holds Brain Day, an
educational event that is spreading across the country and is geared to
teaching students and the public about the brain and nervous system, how injury
affects these, and how these injuries can be prevented.
The
CCA and ThinkFirst have partnered to introduce the Brain Day Program to schools in Iqualuit and Pangnirtung. The
program will be introduced to two pilot schools this fall, and will be adapted
for wider implementation to other schools in the area.
“The
risks of injury in the north are heightened due to rough terrain and active,
outdoor lifestyles,” notes the Ontario Chiropractic Association. “A number of fatalities occur annually due to accidents on
motorized vehicles, most of which could have been prevented by wearing a
helmet. Injury prevention is an important part of helping Canadians to live
healthier lives.”
“Through the CCA’s participation in Brain Day, children
will have the opportunity to learn about the human brain and nervous system and
how injuries affect the body, then apply that knowledge to protect themselves.
We commend you for your efforts and contributions,” said Dr. David
Butler-Jones, Canada’s
first Chief Public Health Officer.
To learn more about the
Brain Day Program or to introduce it to your community, contact ThinkFirst Canada at
1-800-335-6076 or visit www.thinkfirst.ca.
Source, Ontario
Chiropractic Association
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