OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA – Dr. James Lunney, MP for Nanaimo-Alberni attended the latest campaign to further public knowledge about the benefits of Vitamin D. The Ottawa Vitamin D Disease Prevention Symposium was held to help educate healthcare professionals and individuals about the value of this cost effective health measure.
Photo Contest for World Vitamin D Day – November 2
GrassrootsHealth invites people to submit a photo of some D activity to celebrate the Canadian initiative to prevent vitamin D deficiency.
November 2nd is Vitamin D Day; Vitamin D Council Takes Action to Help Spread Awareness
The Vitamin D Council is doing their part on Vitamin D Day by using their member base and social media outlets to help spread awareness on vitamin D.
Canadian Initiative Spreads Worldwide to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency, Including the UK
Following an exceptionally bad summer, vitamin D levels of people in the UK are low and will become lower still over the winter increasing the risk of common illnesses. World Vitamin D Day is being established on November 2nd by organizations across the world to highlight the problem and promote the importance of vitamin D for health.
Cancer prevention with vitamin D is recognized with Vitamin D Day
Vancouver, BC — Vitamin D can make a substantial difference in cancer prevention and survival outcomes, yet many Canadians have sub-optimal levels of Vitamin D. This is even more prevalent during the winter months when there are fewer hours of sunlight. In an effort to create awareness about the need for and benefit of Vitamin D, InspireHealth has named November 2 Vitamin D Day, and will be offering a free national webinar on that afternoon to coincide with the initiative.
Canadian Initiative Spreads Worldwide to Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency
TORONTO, CANADA – Organizations across the world are establishing World Vitamin D Day on November 2nd, asking health organizations to join the Canadian founders of this event in promoting new vitamin D awareness and action
Organizations band together to spread awareness
TORONTO, CANADA – The Vitamin D Society created November as Vitamin D Awareness month in 2007, to help draw attention to vitamin D deficiency in Canada. “We are excited to grow this focus worldwide with other partner organizations by recognizing Vitamin D Day on November 2nd ” says Executive Director, Perry Holman.