A diverse partnership to improve the health outcomes of girls 10 to 18 years
July 23, 2015 - Ottawa, ON - Public Health Agency of Canada
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health announced support for the Girls' Health and Wellness project to encourage active and healthy living among girls ages 10 to 18 years.
Led by Girls Action Foundation (GAF), this project aims to improve the health of girls through the development of programming and resources that address common risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and tobacco use. Through this project pre-adolescent and adolescent girls will be empowered to protect their health from risk factors that can lead to chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The Girls' Health and Wellness project is an example of how the Government of Canada and partners are working together to improve the health and well-being of young Canadians.
Funding partners include: Foundation Lise Watier, The Canadian Women’s Foundation, Green Shield Canada Foundation, Telus, Foundation of Greater Montreal, George Weston Ltd., and the George Hogg Family Foundation. Additional partners will play a pivotal role to expand the reach of this project so it may be delivered in communities across Canada.
Michael Bolkenius
Office of the Honourable Rona Ambrose
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
Media Relations
Public Health Agency of Canada
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