Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity
Press Release April 25, 2025 VANCOUVER – Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway. “We recognize that children with complex care needs and their families require support that…
New single “Shake the Rattles” personalizes deep-rooted connection between Indigenous culture and healing
Press Release APRIL 25, 2025 View online *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* New single “Shake the Rattles” personalizes deep-rooted connection between Indigenous culture and healing Toronto collective Zoongde`e releases third song through the Culture to Wellness program with Aboriginal Legal Services and Make Music Matter LISTEN NOW Toronto, April…
Federal election: Fighting for health care on the campaign trail
Press Release April 25, 2025 The Canadian Medical Association has been hard at work this federal election, making sure health care gets the attention it deserves. With nearly 50 one-on-one meetings with candidates, countless media interviews and advocacy across Canada, CMA has been fighting for care. At…
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Kugaaruk
Press Release April 24, 2025 The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ekua Agyemang, has declared an outbreak of whooping cough in Kugaaruk. The Department of Health advises Nunavummiut, especially parents of babies and young children, that anyone can get whooping cough, but the most severe cases are…
Second urgent and primary care centre opening in Nanaimo
Press Release April 24, 2025 NANAIMO – People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Central Nanaimo UPCC is at 3260 Norwell Dr. “This new UPCC…
Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds
Press Release April 24, 2025 The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries and Land Resources and Environment Climate Change Canada to monitor for HPAI in wild birds. Wild birds, such as waterfowl, are natural carriers of the avian flu, but are not always…
Mawlugtinej Cancer Screening Clinic Call for Art Winners
Press Release April 24, 2025 The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is thrilled to announce the winners of the Mawlugtinej Cancer Screening Clinic Call for Art, a powerful initiative by Listuguj Community Health Services that brings Indigenous-inspired artwork into cancer care and treatment locations. 1st Place: Hannah Jay Martin…
The FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan
Press Release Apr 23, 2025 The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is proud to share the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan, Paddling Together: First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan. This Plan charts the next phase of our shared journey toward our collective vision of Healthy, Self-Determining,…
Overdose advisory: Terrace
Press Release April 23, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Terrace, linked to purple and blue drugs. Overdoses are occurring when these drugs are smoked and injected. For your safety: Get…
Drugs in the NWT: New Online Resource Informs, Educates about Illicit Drugs
Press Release April 23, 2025 The illicit drug landscape is changing rapidly—here in the Northwest Territories and around the world. During initial surge response to opioid overdoses in the NWT, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer engaged with many community and Indigenous leaders regarding the…
Province is on the right track toward safer roads in B.C.
Press Release April 23, 2025 VICTORIA – People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program. The grants are awarded directly to communities in B.C. to improve local road safety, make active transportation more…
Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships and Savanna Pikuyak Scholarship awarded to top Nunavut nursing and pre-health students
Press Release April 23, 2025 Iqaluit, Nunavut (April 22, 2025) – At a luncheon today, Deputy Minister of Health Megan Hunt presented six Queen Elizabeth II scholarships to top Nunavut Arctic College nursing students and one Savanna Pikuyak scholarship to a pre-health student. The Queen Elizabeth II scholarship…
Provincial Government Invites Applications for 2025-26 Accessibility Grants
Press Release April 23, 2025 The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants. The Provincial Government is investing $325,000 for the 2025-26…
Ontario Government and Ontario Medical Association Confirm Funding Increase That Will Protect Provincial Health Care
Press Release April 22, 2025 TORONTO — The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have received a mediated arbitration award that increases funding to expand access to physician services across the province, including expanded services in rural and northern Ontario and stable staffing for emergency…
Supporting Métis families where they live – MNO expanding Community Wellness and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programs
Press Release April 22, 2025 More Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens across Ontario will gain access to vital health and wellness services—ranging from one-on-one support to community workshops and culturally grounded programs—thanks to expanded funding support. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is expanding its Community…
10 organizations join RNAO’s world-renowned Best Practice Spotlight Organization program
Press Release April 22, 2025 To improve health outcomes for residents and Indigenous communities, nine long-term care (LTC) homes and an Indigenous health authority in Ontario are joining the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) world-renowned Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) program. These organizations will implement multiple…
Neskantaga First Nation Demands Immediate Emergency Response and Politics Accountability amid Health Crisis
Press Release NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ON — Chief Gary Quisess of Neskantaga First Nation is issuing an urgent call to all levels of government: the time for talk is over. The community, currently under a declared State of Emergency, continues to face an escalating crisis with limited…
Gary Housty named VP, Quality and Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer of the First Nations Health Authority
Press Release Apr 17, 2025 Gary brings 23 years of nursing experience to the role, including six years with FNHA. The FNHA Chief Executive Officer, Monica McAlduff, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Housty as the permanent Vice President, Quality and Chief Nursing &…
Ally Is a Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by Rose LeMay Redefines What It Means to Be an Active Ally
Ally Is a Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by Rose LeMay Redefines What It Means to Be an Active Ally Vancouver, BC (DATE TBD) — Rose LeMay’s debut book, Ally Is a Verb, is an inspiring call to action for those that wish to…
Collaborating with Regulated Health Care Professionals
Press Release April 21, 2025 CPSM continues to hear concerns regarding the transfer of patients to emergency and urgent care departments. These concerns are further compounded by a misinterpretation of the Standard of Practice – Collaborative Care (the Standard), which outlines the expectations of physicians making the…