Central Inverness Community Health Board

In case you missed Jim’s interview for the Cape Breton Post Jim Mustard, Raising the Villages' Project Coordinator, was interviewed by Ian Nathanson for the Ca...pe Breton Post allowing us a much-valued opportunity to share an update with friends across Cape Breton and with a new audience. This interview was published online on March, 29th: https://www.capebretonpost.com//former-cape-breton-counci/ and in print on March, 30th. Thank you, Ian, for reaching out to Raising the Villages and for assisting us to share the story of our journey! #RaisingtheVillages #EquityFromTheStart #WelcomingSpaces #WelcomingCommunities #Childhood #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #FamilyFriendly #Community #CapeBreton #Unamaki #CBCommunities #Mawitamk #Caregivers #FoodSecurityCB #InvestingEarlyMatters #FirstYearsFirst

CBC's Land and Sea spoke to Nova Scotian farmers and producers about food security in our province and how the pandemic has had an impact on them. The two-part ...series is up now on CBC Gem and we hope you'll add it to your watch list. https://gem.cbc.ca//season-20/episode-3/38e815a-013b9925ae5

Public Health’s mobile unit will be offering community-based testing this week in Baddeck and Inverness. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Sco...tia, Public Health’s mobile units provide easier access to testing for rural and remote communities or those communities experiencing barriers related to testing elsewhere. Testing people who show no symptoms of COVID-19 (asymptomatic) continues to be one of the main tools that has helped limit COVID-19 spread in Nova Scotia. However, Nova Scotians are reminded that even if you have mild symptoms like a sore throat, a runny/congested nose or headache, you should get tested for COVID-19. The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for drop-in and pre-booked appointments at the following locations: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53, 37 Ross St, Baddeck Thursday, April 15, 2021 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132, 15857 Central Ave, Inverness Friday, April 16, 2021 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Read more: http://www.nshealth.ca//public-health-mobile-unit-heading-

Attention TEACHERS Colgate has a great program for school aged children in K-2 called Bright Smiles Bright Futures. Request your FREE classroom kits today! ... This years theme is "Adventures In The Molar System"! https://www.colgate.com//oral-health-education/program-kits Each classroom kit comes with educational materials to guide you through teaching your students about healthy, clean teeth, a story book to read, as well as 25 individually wrapped toothbrushes and toothpaste. These kits are such a fun way to get your students excited about their oral health! *Sparkling Smiles Dental Hygiene is not affiliated with this program in any way. We are hoping to help spread the word about such a wonderful program. For any questions or inquiries, please reach out to Colgate directly*

The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply until 31 March 2021.

In the event that you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, call the following numbers toll-free, they are available to help 24 h...ours / 7 days a week: Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line 1-888-429-8167; Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. Or, Text CONNECT to 686868. Emergency? Or call 911. If you just need someone to chat to about other issues affecting your mental health, the program below may be for you. Although this service is offered by the Shelburne County Mental Health and Wellness Association, they welcome calls from across Nova Scotia. See more