In the News
Health Unit supports tanning ban for those under 18
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Porcupine Health Unit is pleased to announce that its Board of Health has carried a motion to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s call for government action that will protect the public from the harmful effects of artificial tanning. With this motion, the Porcupine Health Unit joins other professional bodies across Ontario, such as the Canadian Dermatology Association and Cancer Care Ontario, who are encouraging the development of strong and comprehensive legislation that will ban artificial tanning for those under the age of 18.… continue reading
Tanning bill shocks operators
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
TYLER KULA
Tanning industry officials say they’re stunned by an NDP bid to ban tanning services to anyone under 19.
The Skin Cancer Prevention Act was set to be introduced for first reading by health promotion critic France Gélinas. It’s co-sponsored by Liberal MPP Khalil Ramal.
… continue readingThe Canadian Cancer Society supports the Skin Cancer Prevention Act,
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
TORONTO, April 13 /CNW/ – The Canadian Cancer Society supports the Skin Cancer Prevention Act, which will be introduced this afternoon in the Ontario Legislature by France G�linas, MPP from Nickel Belt and Khalil Ramal, MPP from London Fanshawe.… continue reading
Press Release – Ontario NDP Health Promotion Critic and Nickel Belt MPP, France Gélinas
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Health Promotion Critic and Nickel Belt MPP, France Gélinas today will introduce the Skin Cancer Prevention Act for First Reading in the Ontario Legislature. This Bill is co-sponsored by Liberal MPP Khalil Ramal. … continue reading
Vitamin D Could Help Seasonal Allergy Sufferers
Monday, April 12, 2010
The pollen is upon us causing sneezing, wheezing, itchy, watery eyes – seasonal allergies.
A preliminary study of inner city children ages six to 12-years-old indicates that those who suffer from allergies and asthma were also found to have a vitamin D deficiency.
