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COMMENTARY: Tackling the health system’s carbon footprint: when part of the problem becomes part of the solution – CMA
December 1, 2023 As temperatures plunge in Canada and snowy conditions move into many parts of the country, more than 400 forest fires continue to burn. They’re the holdovers of…
GBPH explores new ground to partner with Indigenous community – The Peterborough Examiner
December 1, 2023 GREY-BRUCE – The local health unit is looking into ways of strengthening the relationship between public health and the Indigenous community. One of those ways involves exploring…
Here are the factors experts say are contributing to Canada’s drug shortages – CTV
Dec. 1, 2023 In a few weeks, Lynda Millard will run out of a medication that has been critical to her digestive function since she had three feet of her…
‘Dramatic’ increases in younger Canadians’ deaths contributed to our reduced life expectancy – CTV
Dec. 1, 2023 Amid a declining life expectancy across the country, new national data released this week show that years on from the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 and the…
New mental health and addictions centre to open in 2025, says Furey – CBC
St. John’s facility will replace Waterford hospital, opened in 1855 Dec 01, 2023 Premier Andrew Furey says the construction of the new adult mental health and addictions centre in St.…
What an internist is saying about COVID-19 and rapid tests ahead of the holidays – CBC
Dr. Fahad Razak says easiest way to get COVID rapid tests is from local pharmacies Nov 30, 2023 If you think COVID-19 rapid tests are becoming less visible in stores…
2 Sask. Indigenous women spread awareness on HIV/AIDS through personal stories – Global News
December 1, 2023 December 1st marks World AIDS Day and the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week to educate the public about HIV health-related issues and to break the stigma.…
Miscellaneous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Each week, we gather various news related to health and social services, as well as to First Nations. Below you will find some information and publications that may interest you.…
Canada’s new 988 suicide-prevention helpline starts today. Here’s what you need to know – The Star
November 30, 2023 Three-digit number is enlisted in battle against second most common cause of death among young people. Three years in the making, Canada’s new three-digit phone number for…
988 hotline for those facing mental health crisis launches across Canada – Canada News
November 30, 2023 Canada’s 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, went live on Thursday. People in every province and territory who are…
