Minister of Health speaks on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, said: “We come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in far-reaching ways. This date, the nineth day of the …

Building New Children’s Treatment Centre in Brantford

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New facility will reduce wait times and connect more children to care in Southwestern Ontario BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is beginning planning work to build a new, modern facility for the Lansdowne Children’s Centre that would increase access to services for children and youth with special needs and their families in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations …

Assessing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada

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The assessment will help identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen Canada’s approach to addressing FASD Ottawa – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect both brain and body development. FASD is a serious public health issue linked to many complex social determinants of health. It can have far reaching impacts …

Ministers of Health talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Ottawa – Each year we mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and FASD Awareness Month to raise awareness about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, highlight prevention and support efforts, and encourage individuals to learn more about FASD and its impacts. Early intervention services help. The theme for this year’s FASD Awareness Month is Uniting Our Strengths: Finding …