Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has announced an investment of up to $1.08 million for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This project funds five activities aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian farmers. This includes supports for mental health literacy education …
Ottawa – Mental Health Week reminds us that our mental health is just as important as our physical health and there are things we can do every day to take care of our mental wellbeing. This year’s theme, #CompassionConnects, calls on us to be kind to ourselves and others as we experience stressful situations and handle setbacks. We all have …
Ontario – Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement recognizing Nursing Week, May 6-12, 2024: “Ontario is proud to recognize the incredible contributions of registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nurse practitioners this Nursing Week. They step up, day in and day out, to provide high-quality and compassionate care to Ontario families when they need …
LA – Walk with added weight for a rewarding experience. But experts say, fit well. Don’t risk straining your back or neck with an ill-suited bag. It’s called rucking.
Washington – Women over 40, should start getting regular mammograms to detect breast cancer, say health experts in new guidelines. “Among all US women, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death. In 2023, an estimated 43,170 women died of breast cancer,” the US Preventive Services Task Force said.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for patients to connect to care by expanding the list of drugs that midwives can prescribe and administer for the first time since 2010. This expansion includes additional routine vaccinations, treatment for nausea, vomiting and acid reflux, labour management, birth control and management of labour pain in a …
Up to $1 million to develop a resource hub to support health care professionals in providing palliative care to children and families. Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserve access to the care they need, when they need it most, including children and youth. Palliative care helps improve the quality of life, comfort, and resilience of seriously ill patients and their …
Hamilton – As part of their Safety and Health Week celebration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free webinars focused on diversity, inclusion and effective communication in the workplace. Celebrated across North America from May 6-11, Safety and Health Week serves as a reminder to renew our commitment to safety, health and well-being in workplaces, …
$45 million investment in the Northern Health Travel Grant to make it easier to access specialized care and services THUNDER BAY — As part of the Ontario government’s 2024 Ontario Budget, the province is investing $45 million over three years to expand the Northern Health Travel Grant Program to help people in Northern Ontario connect to the specialized care and services …
Ottawa – Today is National Physicians’ Day, a day to celebrate Canada’s doctors and health professionals who dedicate their life to supporting the health and well-being of our communities. Physicians are a key pillar of our healthcare system and play a crucial role in the delivery of health services. Despite many challenges, including high patient workloads, long hours and physician …
