WASHINGTON-Wyoming has become the first US state that has outlawed the use of abortion pills. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon appealed to legislators to propose a total ban on abortion, and that it should be added to the state constitution. He also asked them to put it before voters for approval. His statement came after he signed the ban on abortion …
New research initiative will focus on the aging brain and the complex care needs of older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment Toronto – Dementia is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. Based on current trends, by 2030, the number of people living with dementia will nearly double. The Government of Canada …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health has said it’s ok not to be ok. A city’s social media portal says: “The last 3 years have been hard for a lot of us. Many people may feel sad, stressed, scared or angry. These are normal & common responses. You are not alone. These are normal and common responses to unexpected or stressful …
Investment providing supports in long-term care homes instead of hospitals OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing $2,103,000 in four projects in Ottawa to help seniors with complex medical needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and supports in their long-term care home instead of a hospital. This is part of a $20 million investment this year …
Cambridge- A new study conducted by the University of Cambridge researchers in a tech consulting firm, has said that robots can enhance mental health at work. Two different robot well-being coaches were used in the study over a span of four weeks. About 26 employees participated in weekly wellness sessions that were run none other than the robots, Misty. It …
Ottawa – In Canada, between 2015 and 2020, approximately 7 in 10 infants who died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep were sleeping on a surface not intended for sleep such as an adult bed, a couch, a playpen, infant chair, car seat or stroller. Sleep-related deaths can happen any time in otherwise healthy babies. Being a parent or caregiver to a …
Ottawa – Veteran Affairs Canada has released the results of a full and thorough investigative process into allegations of inappropriate conversations with Veterans about MAiD in a report delivered to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. The report provides an overview on what the Department’s investigative process found and the steps taken to ensure this situation does not happen again. …
Vancouver – The BC government has informed that it is ending its Covid-19 vaccination mandate for many provincial employees. The province said beginning April 3, BC Public Service employees will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Ottawa – While participating at the inaugural National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the federal government’s financial support to the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW). This investment of up to $168,440 will help the CCAW spread awareness of and multiply the resources available for the agricultural community. The mission of this …
Ottawa – Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has shed light on steps taken to combat obesity in the country. He said: “Rising rates of obesity are a significant public health concern in Canada and across the world. In Canada, almost two in three adults and one in three children and youth are overweight or living with obesity with even higher …
