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Health Promotion

Building a healthy campus community

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Meningitis B

Invasive meningococcal disease is a very rare but serious bacterial infection spread through activities like kissing, sharing food, drinks, cigarettes and more.

Meningitis B
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Birth Control

Finding the right birth control method can be challenging, let us help you choose the right one.

Birth Control
different types of female birth control

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV is the Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) that is most commonly spread among sexually active individuals.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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Substance Use Support Services

There are many substance use support services available to help Dalhousie students’ well-being and safety.
Substance Use Support Services
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Health & Immunization Checklists

The new Health and Immunization Checklists are great resources to review before and after your arrival at Dalhousie. 

Health & Immunization Checklists
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What is health promotion? 

Health promotion at Dal enables members of the Dal community to take control of their health and wellness by:

  • Working with university leaders to build and implement policies to support students’ health.
  • Creating supportive environments and increasing conversations around health and wellness at Dal.
  • Developing programs and resources that support student health and wellness.
  • Strengthening community actions to build an overall healthy campus community.

Our guiding principles 

  • We recognize that we are a part of the bigger health system, in which we appreciate a holistic view of health and wellness (e.g. physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual).

  • We understand and work towards addressing systemic barriers for individuals to achieve their highest level of health.

  • We value research & evidence-informed practice so that we make decisions based upon the needs of the Dalhousie community 

  • We will incorporate planning and evaluation into all of our projects to ensure continuous quality assurance, and fiscal and social responsibility of our work.

 

Get in touch

Do you want to get involved or have questions about health promotion at Dal? Get in touch with our Health Promotions team! 

Email our Health Promotion Manager