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Strengthening the Forces:
The CF's Health Promotion Program

This month in Health Promotion... March 1st I QUIT!

March 1st, I QUIT! There has never been a better time to give tobacco “the boot”…
The March 1st I QUIT! Challenge is back!!! | More |

What's New in Health Promotion

Energy Drink Health Concerns and the RMCC Campaign, “Powered By Me”

If you are in the Canadian Forces (CF), support the Forces or are a parent of a soldier, this interview will be of interest to you. In November the PE Manager, Kelly Lupton, and Varsity Fencing Coach, Patricia Howes, sat down with CFB Kingston Health Promotion Manager and Registered Dietitian, Nicole Houghtaling, to discuss our Department’s questions regarding energy drinks. Of particular interest were the negative health concerns in the news referencing the consumption of energy drinks AND the increased use of energy drinks by young adults for its alleged stimulant effect during busy study times and when mixed with alcohol during social times. | More |
 

Upcoming Courses

Butt Out Self-Help
BUTT OUT SELF-HELP
Sign up for Butt Out Self-Help Mondays 0800-0900 at the KMCSC Room 215.
For more information contact Health Promotion, Ext 3992.
Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports & Physical Activity
*NEW* Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports & Physical Activity
  • 31 January 1300-1600, Pre-register by 24 January
  • 2 March 0900-1200, Pre-register by 24 February
  • 24 May 1300-1600, Pre-register by 18 May
Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness
Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness
  • 26 January 0800-1600, Pre-register by 20 January
  • 22 February 0800-1600, Pre-register by 15 February
  • 19 April 0800-1600, Pre-register by 13 April
  • 29 May 0800-1600, Pre-register by 25 May
Stress Take Charge
Stress: Take Charge
  • 2 & 9 February 0800-1600, Pre-register by 27 January
  • 6 & 7 June 0800-1600, Pre-register by 1 June
Alcohol, Other Drugs & Gambling Supervisor Training
Alcohol, Other Drugs & Gambling Supervisor Training
  • 15 & 16 February 0800-1600, Pre-register by 8 February
  • 9 & 10 May 0800-1600, Pre-register by 2 May
Weight Wellness
Weight Wellness
  • 3 April - 29 May (Every Tuesday for 9 Weeks) 1200-1530, Pre-register by 27 March
Top Fuel for Top Performance
Top Fuel for Top Performance
  • 7 & 8 March 0800-1600, Pre-register by 29 February
  • 12 & 19 June 0800-1600, Pre-register by 6 June
Basic Relationship Training
Basic Relationship Training
  • 18 April 1830-2100
    21 & 22 April
    & 2 May 1830-2100
    Pre-register by 9 April

  • 19 April - 31 May (every Thursday for 7 weeks) 1700-1900
    Pre-register by 6 April
    • Light meal with be provided
    • Free childcare can be provided if request received by the deadline
    • Course will be offered in English, but participant materials are available in French
Managing Angry Moments
Managing Angry Moments
  • 7 February - 6 March (Every Tuesday for 5 Weeks) 0800-1200, Pre-register by 31 January


All programs and services are free of charge Priority is given to military personnel, retired military personnel and their spouses. Civilian employees are eligible if space permits. All courses are FREE of charge. For more information: 613-541-5010, ext. 3992.

For more information about Strenghthening the Forces please visit: The National Website for Health Promotion in the Canadian Forces

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Date Modified:
2012-1-31