TORONTO— The Ontario government is investing more than $1.6 million in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northeastern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “When we invest in our …
Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence opens
Manitoba — Norway House Cree Nation celebrated the grand opening of Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik (Na-Na-Ta-We-Way-Ka-Mik) Health Centre of Excellence. The Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence is the largest health centre in Manitoba history that will be under First Nations control, providing community members access to a full range of health services close to home. The Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health …
WHO: Cancer’s one of most widespread conditions worldwide
Geneva – A lot of people get shocked when diagnosed with cancer. Per the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is one of the most widespread conditions worldwide. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that in the United States alone, there were around 1,806,590 new cases in 2020. Dany Bell, a specialist advisor on treatment and recovery at Macmillan Cancer Support …
Ground-Breaking on Long-Term Care Home in Deep River
DEEP RIVER — Construction is underway on The Four Seasons Lodge, a new 96-bed long-term care home in Deep River. The new project was a recipient of the recently extended Construction Funding Subsidy top-up program as part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to the team …
Building More Connected Health Care System for Durham
OSHAWA — The Ontario government is building and expanding health care infrastructure across Durham Region to better meet the needs of residents for decades to come. The multi-phase redevelopment will build a more connected system of care across the region and includes projects to expand Lakeridge Health’s hospital campuses in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. “Our government is investing to …
Quit smoking with confidence
Ottawa – When you think about becoming smoke-free, what’s holding you back? You may have reasons for why you started and continue to smoke. You may feel it helps you relax, gives you energy, or helps you deal with stress. Smoking could also be something that you share with others in social settings. Reasons to quit smoking Health effects of …
Shifting away from fossil fuels
Nova Scotia – Shifting away from fossil fuels lowers greenhouse gas emissions and fosters innovation and economic growth. Minimizing plastic waste helps preserve our ecosystems and reduces the burden on landfills. The Government of Canada is investing in a company that is doing both at the same time: repurposing plastic waste to make cleaner, greener alternative fuel. A circular plastics …
Theresa Tam, Chief PHO of Canada speaks on Hepatitis
Ottawa – Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, on World Hepatitis Day that passed recently said: I would like to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, testing and treatment to end viral hepatitis as a public health concern in Canada. Viral hepatitis is an infection of the liver. Globally, 354 million people live with hepatitis, with more …
Increasing Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to expand the province’s Menstrual Equity Initiative and provide more than 23 million free menstrual products to students over the …
Canada healthy home guide
Ottawa – Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the air, water, soil, food and products we use in our home. Here are some tips on how to help protect yourself and those around you. Wash your hands Wash your hands with soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds before and after touching food, …