Help stop the spread of whooping cough
Press Release December 9, 2024 With an increase in Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, the Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development (DHSD) is urging residents of the five Labrador Inuit communities (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet) to help stop the spread.…
Ontario Connecting More People in Thunder Bay to Mental Health Care
Press Release December 09, 2024 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for people in the Thunder Bay region to connect to high-quality, comprehensive mental health and addiction support services by building a new emergency mental health and addictions assessment and observation…
NFN Hunter Call-Out: Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring
Press Release Monday, December 9, 2024 – The NFN Environment Department needs the help of NFN hunters to monitor deer populations in the area for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Currently present in 26 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec), CWD is a fatal…
Prince Albert Grand Council – Hunger Games Food Bank Fundraiser
Press Release Cops vrs Cadets was originally started in early 1998 when the First Nations Cadets on the Carry The Kettle challenged the local RCMP to a Volleyball game. The intention was to have a fun evening of volleyball and for the kids to relate to the…
2024 BC Premiers Award for Innovation: Walking alongside community to heal
Press Release The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and health system partners have been honoured with a 2024 Premier’s Innovation Award for implementing nurse prescribing for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award for the ‘Nurses Respond to BC’s Toxic Drug Crisis’ initiative recognizes the…
Toxic drug alert: Prince George
Press Release Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A red chunk sold as “down” tested positive for carfentanil and high levels of bromazolam and has been linked to overdoses. For your safety: Get…
Whirling disease detected in Kootenay Lake
Press Release VICTORIA – Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite that causes whirling disease in juvenile fish. Damage to the brain stem and spinal cord results in an erratic “whirling” swimming pattern. These detections are the outcomes…
Cultural Safety: A Human Rights Issue
Press Release Wendake, December 6, 2024 — Regarding Bill 32, An Act to establish the cultural safety approach within the health and social services network, the First Nations organizations and governments believe that the bill will not fully guarantee the cultural safety of First Nations users of…
Media Advisory – Ministers Jones and Rickford to Hold a Press Conference
Press Release December 06, 2024 Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, will be joined by Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, to provide remarks and hold a media availability. Date:Monday, December 9, 2024 Time:Remarks at 10:30…
Ontario Invests in Largest Expansion of Seniors Active Living Centres
Press Release December 06, 2024 TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced the largest single-year expansion for Seniors Active Living Centres in its history. Ontario is increasing funding by $17 million to expand services and activities and adding up to 100 new Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC)…
Government of Canada invests in transformative youth mental health care model
Press Release From: Health Canada December 6, 2024 Young people across Canada are struggling with their mental health and it’s crucial that they have timely access to appropriate services and supports in the communities where they live. Long wait times and fragmented delivery of health services can…
Harvest Voices 2024
Press Release Harvest Manitoba is committed to addressing food insecurity and poverty within our province. To shed light on the profound real-world impact of these issues in Manitoba, we surveyed communities from May to September 2024 to better understand why people access food banks. Key Findings: Almost…
Violence Against Women Must Be Addressed
Press Release Violence Against Women Must Be Addressed Thunder Bay, ON – This National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a reminder that violence against women is pervasive and must be addressed. Today, as we remember and honour the 14 women who lost…
Pilot Project for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training in Epinephrine (Epipen) and Naloxone Administration Available to the Public in Kuujjuaq
Press Release Kuujjuaq, December 5, 2024 – In line with Health Ministry emergency prehospital service action plan to develop general population basic medical knowledge that saves lives, it has become evident that such training should be provided in Nunavik. To support this initiative, the Nunavik Regional Board…
Cultural Safety: A Human Rights Issue
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Dec. 5, 2024 – Regarding Bill 32, An Act to establish the cultural safety approach within the health and social services network, the First Nations organizations and governments believe that the bill will not fully guarantee the cultural safety of First Nations users…
Bill 32: The RCAAQ Applauds This First Important Step
Press Release Wendake, December 5, 2024—The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) welcomes the adoption of Bill 32, An Act to establish the cultural safety approach within the health and social services network, legislation intended to improve the overall wellness of Indigenous populations. The RCAAQ…
Manitoba Government Helping to Keep Indigenous Women Safe in Brandon
Press Release BRANDON—The Manitoba government is providing $500,000 to support a new 24-7 safe space in Brandon where Indigenous women, two-spirit and gender-diverse people at risk of harm can escape violence, build supportive relationships and help each other heal, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women…
Wellness and Healing Resource Guide for Indigenous Physicians and Learners
Press Release This guide contains a variety of resources available from coast to coast to coast that you can consider accessing if you need help or would like support in maintaining your well-being. It serves as a reminder of the importance of self-care, connection and community. Everyone…
LMG – New Medical Transportation Phone Number
Press Release December 4, 2024 The Medical Transportation phone number has changed permanently. The new phone number is: 506-987-5004. IHT5…
Novartis Canada awards more than $680,000 to community-based programs aimed at advancing health equity
Press Release The Novartis Health Equity Initiative was launched earlier this year as a call for ideas to help tackle persistent health disparities and promote equal access to healthcare in Canada Submissions were received from over 130 charitable and non-profit organizations across the country The winning organizations…