Ottawa – On World Blood Donor Day, and during National Blood Donor Week, we thank those who have selflessly helped to save lives by donating blood, plasma, and other blood products and raise awareness of the importance of blood donation. This year, to highlight the need for new donors and inspire people to help make our blood system stronger, Canadian …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes the lifesaving impact that organ donation has on those in need of a transplantation. Transplant recipients, including approximately 40,000 in Canada, are at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. This could be due to many factors, including immunosuppression in transplant recipients, reduced vaccine effectiveness, and recipients having multiple chronic conditions. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister …
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care updating 2018 breast cancer screening guideline Ottawa – Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among women living in Canada. Over the past few days, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (Task Force), held an in-person meeting during which they discussed next steps in …
Mississauga – In recent years Canada’s health care workers have been challenged like never before and this has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard-working health workers we rely on, they’re also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, emergency room closures, and difficulty accessing family …
Ottawa – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, said on Clean Air Day: “The air we breathe is essential to our health and wellbeing and it is our responsibility to protect it. As the Minister of Health, I am acutely aware of the harmful impact that air pollution has on our health. Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead …
Ottawa – Drugs and other health products are essential to maintaining and improving our health. Disruptions to this critical supply can cause hardships for Canadians and their families and put stress on our health care system. This is why ensuring Canadians can get the drugs and other health products they need when they need them, is one of our government’s …
A comprehensive guide on postpartum, maternal and child health Ottawa – Having a baby can be a happy and wonderful time, but it can also bring worry and uncertainty. It is normal for all new parents to have questions and concerns as they go through this life-changing experience. Parents need trusted sources of information on postpartum and baby health so …
Researchers, policy makers and people with lived experience will work together to help build more resilient, equitable, and inclusive health systems across Canada Ottawa – To prevent illness, treat disease, manage complex health conditions, and prepare for health emergencies, we need to strengthen our public and universal health care system. Innovative ways of doing research and integrating evidence into policy …
PEI to expand provincial drug coverage to make medication more affordable and accessible Charlottetown – No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As part of the Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs (IAAPD) program, supported by the Government of Canada, the Government …
Ottawa – Every Canadian deserves good oral health care, yet one-third of Canadians are unable to visit an oral health professional because they do not have dental insurance. Last December, as the first step to help improve access to dental care, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit that allows eligible families to receive the financial support they need …
