Hamilton – Canada’s health sciences innovation sector continues to lead on developing innovative ideas and products that will lead to a better and healthier future. The Government of Canada is supporting businesses and organizations in this vital sector with the support they need to drive impactful health solutions for Canadians. Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency …
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserves a health system that provides each of us with access to the services we need, when and where we need them. The availability and types of mental health and substance use supports can vary across Canada, which can lead to inconsistencies in quality and accessibility. To help address this challenge, Health Canada commissioned the …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) agency partners and community crisis workers to formally launch the service city-wide and ahead of schedule, as the City of Toronto’s fourth emergency service. Over the last two years, the TCCS has quickly developed from a pilot program into a city-wide service and has responded to …
BARRIE — The Ontario government is investing up to $2.7 million over three years to launch a new mobile crisis response team in Barrie to make it easier and more convenient for people experiencing homelessness or mental health and addictions crisis to get the support they need. This is one of three innovative pilot programs the government is launching that use health-led …
Ottawa – The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on Canadians and their livelihoods. That’s why the federal government is taking action to be better prepared for future health emergencies and build a stronger life sciences ecosystem in Canada. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, jointly announced the launch of Health Emergency …
GATINEAU – Did you know that thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with a concussion every year, making it the most common form of traumatic brain injury? Many concussions also go undetected or undiagnosed, leaving Canadians vulnerable to longer-term effects. These injuries can result from impacts to the head, neck, face or body, leading to both short- and long-term effects on …
Denmark – A team of psychologists and mental health specialists affiliated with several institutions in Denmark has suggested that reducing screen time for children to just three hours per week can result in significant improvements in their mental health. The group, which also works with a colleague from the United Kingdom, asked all the children in 45 of the families to …
Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is investing over $2.9 million in 15 safe sobering beds in Thunder Bay, making it easier for people under the influence of substances to access a safe place to sleep and get the care they need. This funding will be provided to St. Joseph’s Care Group to provide people with culturally appropriate and trauma informed addictions …
Ottawa – There’s nothing like getting away on a vacation to help you relax and unwind from the stresses of today’s busy lifestyles. This being said, you will want to make sure that you take precautions in order to stay healthy on your trip and return home healthy. What Can You Do? You should be aware of the health conditions …
Ottawa – Physical activity improves health and well-being. It reduces stress, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy levels, helps you maintain and achieve a healthy body weight and it improves your outlook on life. Research shows that physical inactivity can cause premature death, chronic disease and disability. Health Canada encourages Canadians to integrate physical activity into their every day …
