The Virtual Community is intended for health promotion intermediaries working to develop initiatives within Ontario workplaces. THCU's services and activities are aligned with networks of people and organizations that belong to regional networks across the province.

We have designed the community space to welcome six types of contributions: Canada's Healthy Workplace Week Corner; Lessons Learned; What's New?; Opinions; Resources; and The VC Archives.

Connex Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new on line measurement database for health and wellness programs. The database provides a unique and flexible solution to employers for monitoring and measuring the impact of multiple health and wellness programs over time. Full Story

Connex Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new on line measurement database for health and wellness programs. The database provides a unique and flexible solution to employers for monitoring and measuring the impact of multiple health and wellness programs over time. Full Story

CCOHS invites you to gather in your meeting room and envision a healthier workplace during this free one hour webinar, as part of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week 2009. Join CCOHS as we present Donna Hardaker, Mental Health Works certified trainer for York Region Canadian Mental Health Association. Full Story

Apr. 23, 2009    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

Check out two new Well Regarded Interventions added to the WRI catalogue! The Centre for Disease Control's Healthier Worksite Initiatives have come out with: 1. Garden Market Program 2. STAIRWell Physical Activity Program Visit THCU's WRI CatFull Story

Apr. 13, 2009    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

New from THCU and NCCMT: The Online Health Program Planner (OHHP) Evidence-informed planning with ease. Interactive. Flexible. Intuitive. Gain planning support from start to finish, explore THCU's 6-step program planning model. Full Story

Apr. 02, 2009    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

Maintaining Worksite Wellness Program Support in These Challenging Economic Times" with William B. Baun, EPD, FAWHP April 7, 2009 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Click Here to register These challenging economic times we now face, make it critically important to keep employees healthy, productive and on the job. Full Story

Apr. 02, 2009    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

Good health is good business Wellness culture  Why some organizations score over others Angela M. Downey, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 See link for full story. Full Story

We Can Do It: Evidence and Interventions for Transforming Mental Health in the Workplace 4th Annual Canadian Congress for Research on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace - October 28th to 30th, 2009 You're invited to the leading Canadian forum dedicated to improving the working environment and the mental health of employees. Full Story

Jan. 08, 2009    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

The workplace is a powerful setting to reach large numbers of at-risk adults with effective chronic disease prevention programs. Missed preventive care is a particular problem for workers with low income and no health insurance. Full Story

Nov. 24, 2008    Jessica Elgie   Linked Resources

The Essential Elements of Effective Workplace Programs and Policies for Improving Worker Health and Wellbeing is a resource document developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with substantial input from experts and interested individuals. Full Story