The Chiropractors' Association of Saskatchewan is excited to provide the 2009 Spinal Health Care Week program to your school. This information is being distributed with the cooperation of the Saskatchewan Department of Learning. These materials have been designed to support the healthy body strand (e.g. skeletal system) of the Grade 5 provincial health education curriculum.

Spinal Health Care Week runs from May 1st to 7th annually. It is officially proclaimed by the Saskatchewan Minister of Health. The intent of this electronic resource is to educate students about the human body and about healthy lifestyle choices. The main message is to prevent injuries and to promote health and wellness through proper posture, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular physical activity.

On this site you will find the following:

• Teachers Guide with five lesson plans
• Back pack handouts
• Canada's Food Guide

To enhance the learning experience of your students, we provide in-class presentations from local Chiropractic doctors in May. These interactive presentations are approximately 30 minutes in duration and have been well received by teachers and students. If you would like a guest speaker, please call:

All attempts will be made to fill requests for speakers, however schedules fill up quickly. Please call at your earliest convenience. It is important to note, all presentations are meant to help educate students about spinal anatomy and health. They are not meant to solicit chiropractic treatment.

All comments and questions are welcome.
Call Dr Darryl Kashton, chair SHCW, (306) 584-1210