Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has announced the winner of the 2023 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award. Chelsea Cahill, who is enrolled in the University of New Brunswick’s Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) program, has been awarded the $3,000 scholarship prize. The Chad Bradley Scholarship Award encourages women to pursue their passion and …
New inpatient unit at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care will provide faster access to urgent care PENETANGUISHENE — The Ontario government is connecting communities throughout Georgian Bay and Simcoe Muskoka to mental health supports by investing in a new inpatient acute care unit at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. The new unit will expand access to specialized …
Ottawa – If you are in need of psychological support, please reach out. Get support now from a mental health professional by calling 1-800-268-7708. You are not alone. The VAC Assistance Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to all Veterans, former RCMP members, families, and caregivers. Support for your mental health The VAC Assistance Service provides …
Toronto – Menstruation is a fact of life, and our workplaces should reflect that. From now federally regulated employers are now required to provide pads and tampons to any employee who needs them while on the job at their workplace. Employers are required to provide these products at no cost to employees in an accessible and private workplace location, such …
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to mental health resources when they need them the most, regardless of their culture, social or economic status. The Government Canada is committed to helping ensure the best possible crisis intervention supports and resources are available for those in distress. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Ottawa – Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines can help you make informed decisions about drinking. The guidelines recommend setting limits to help you reduce the acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) health risks of alcohol use. It is important to keep in mind that: the intention of these guidelines is not to encourage people who abstain (for cultural, spiritual, health or other reasons) …
New long-term care home will bring 128 modern beds to the province WINCHESTER — Construction is underway on a new 128-bed long-term care home for Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester. This home is one of 67 long-term care home projects fast-tracked this fall with support from the Ontario government’s increased construction funding subsidy. This is part of the government’s …
Ottawa – Personal protective measures are actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting or spreading respiratory infectious diseases, such as: the flu COVID-19 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) These actions are also known as public health measures that can be used by individuals. Personal protective measures work by breaking the chain of infection. This means stopping viruses and …
$40.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services in Ottawa and the surrounding area OTTAWA — Ontario is investing more than $40.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Eastern Ontario so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment …
Ottawa – As of June 2023, the majority of Canadians had been infected by the virus causing COVID-19. Most people recover from their symptoms and are able to carry on with their lives, however, for many others, symptoms persist for months, often impacting their ability to work and their quality of life overall. A new study released today, “Experiences of Canadians …
