04/07/2026
April 7 is designated as World Health Day by the United Nations. Today, we stand with the United Nations and care providers across the world as we reaffirm our commitment to providing excellent, more equitable care guided by evidence-based decision making.
Good health is fundamental to each and every person’s health. As we strive towards this goal, the support we provide to our clients is as varied as our clients themselves. Whether we’re providing PSW care to a senior, behavioural support to a child, the guidance of a dietitian or a living space assessment by an occupational therapist, our care providers continually support good health and better living that parallel the intentions of the United Nations.
In celebration of this World Health Day, we share with you a story of a young family who found compassion and support through our Connected Families: Parenting Support program.
Zahra is a single mother to a beautiful 11-month-old boy named Arthur. Caring for a young child is exhausting and can sometimes be isolating. Especially for a single parent. Zahra reached out to VHA and was connected to Mary Jane, who provided more than a helping hand. Her calm and experienced presence gave a young mother what she needed to restore her own health and be a better parent to her child.
Read the full story here: April 7 is designated as World Health Day by the United Nations. Today, we stand with the United Nations and care providers across the world as we reaffirm our commitment to providing excellent, more equitable care guided by evidence-based decision making.
Good health is fundamental to each and every person’s health. As we strive towards this goal, the support we provide to our clients is as varied as our clients themselves. Whether we’re providing PSW care to a senior, behavioural support to a child, the guidance of a dietitian or a living space assessment by an occupational therapist, our care providers continually support good health and better living that parallel the intentions of the United Nations.
In celebration of this World Health Day, we share with you a story of a young family who found compassion and support through our Connected Families: Parenting Support program.
Zahra is a single mother to a beautiful 11-month-old boy named Arthur. Caring for a young child is exhausting and can sometimes be isolating. Especially for a single parent. Zahra reached out to VHA and was connected to Mary Jane, who provided more than a helping hand. Her calm and experienced presence gave a young mother what she needed to restore her own health and be a better parent to her child.
Read the full story here: https://www.vha.ca/blog/when-zahra-and-arthur-met-mary-jane-their-connected-families-parenting-support-experience/
