Monday, October 18, 2010

Another Saskatchewan Healthcare First!

You are invited to witness another SASKATCHEWAN HEALTHCARE FIRST!

WHEN: Thursday, October 21st, 2010
TIME: 11:15 am – 11:30 am
LOCATION: Legislative Building, Regina, SK (Ask at the Security Desk for further directions.)

Witness the Minister of Health, The Honourable Don McMorris, make Canadian history as he endorses the MotherFirst Report - it will be made available for download after the announcement at www.thesmilingmask.com and www.skmaternalmentalhealth.ca ! The report recommends education for the public and all healthcare providers, as well as, screening (for anxiety and depression) and treatment for every pregnant and post-partum woman in our province!

We are the first province within Canadian that will have the most comprehensive support for mothers and their children!!

The official announcement will be 15 to 20 minutes in length. It will cover Dr. Angela Bowen's explanation of the recommendations, to then have the Minister verbally endorse the recommendations. Finally, our Team, with husbands in tow, will express our absolute enthusiasm for the developments that are occurring in our province! Please come if you are
able as we would LOVE to have the entire room full with our family and friends! This is a magnificent celebration!!

Plus, there will be an evening PUBLIC MotherFirst Report presentation with Dr. Angela Bowen and a showing of The Smiling Mask documentary (free of charge):

WHEN: Thursday, October 21st, 2010
TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, SK (corner of Albert Street and College
Avenue)
There will also be a Q&A session, including Darren and Ward, following the viewing.

**** Please share this information with all your contacts who may be interested.

With immense gratitude!
Carla, Elita & Tania

NOTE: An e-Learning event will happen on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010,
8:30 am to 12:00 pm, including a psychiatrist, psychologist and nurses to
discuss screening, medical management, and treatments.
http://www.usask.ca/nursing/cne/events/2010_ELearning/20101117MaternalHealth.php

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