Ottawa – The Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) initiative is comprised of a suite of funding opportunities that together support health research projects, people, teams and a coordinating hub that together advance knowledge creation, capacity development (training), and knowledge mobilization in pursuit of health care that is coordinated and centered around people’s and distinct populations’ specific needs. Overall, the THINC …
New home will bring 160 much-needed long-term care beds to the province NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Construction is underway at Radiant Care Pleasant Manor, a new long-term care home in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 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 Ontario government’s commitment …
Toronto – Medical Officer of Health Dr Eileen de Villa said in her report that this season, epidemiological data suggests that Toronto will experience a high level of respiratory virus activity. As a result Toronto Public Health is seeking an additional $5 million to help combat respiratory illnesses.
Gatineau – All Canadians should have equal access to programs, services and supports. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to fully engage in their communities. Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, launched a new call for proposals …
Faster and more convenient access to diagnostics helps reduce avoidable hospital visits TORONTO — The Ontario government is connecting long-term care residents to the right care in the right place by investing nearly $10 million to help long-term care homes offer residents more diagnostic services onsite, instead of travelling to a hospital. This work is part of Ontario’s Your Health Plan …
Ottawa – The month of October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and today we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – a time to support the thousands of people across Canada whose lives are tragically altered by the loss of a baby as a result of an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or death in infancy. Experiencing that …
Funding will support PTSD, trauma and the mental health of those most affected by COVID-19. Vancouver – The COVID-19 pandemic has created many significant challenges for frontline and essential workers, who have put in long hours and experienced prolonged stress while working to keep Canadians safe and healthy. The Government of Canada recognizes that these experiences may have put many …
New building will bring 192 much-needed long-term care beds to the province TIMMINS — Construction is underway on a new, 192-bed building for Golden Manor, a long-term care home in Timmins. 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 Ontario …
Gatineau – The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement on World Sight Day: “On World Sight Day, I am proud to join with the global community in raising awareness about the importance of eye care and visual accessibility in the workplace. This year’s theme is ‘Love Your Eyes at Work,’ and it …
LA – A recent study, conducted by experts from Wingate University in North Carolina and University College London, in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect suggests that shouting at, denigrating, or verbally threatening children can be just as damaging to their development as physical or sexual abuse. It reviewed a whopping 166 previous studies on child abuse. What they found was …
