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Health Canada sending rape kits to Ontario reserves amid community pressure – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 6, 2017 OTTAWA _ Health Canada is sending rape kits to communities in northern Ontario after indigenous leaders complained they were ill-equipped to deal with cases of sexual assault. Nishnawbe…
Opinion: Number-crunching overshadows health-care efficiency – Edmonton Journal
January 6, 2017 The need for systemic change and transformation of the health-care system has been well documented by health-care stakeholders over the past several years. However, the power struggle…
One health board about more than eliminating fat – Regina Leader-Post
January 6, 2017 Saskatchewan health care has long been ripe for big and bold changes. However, the dangers of the Saskatchewan Party government plan to move to a single provincewide…
Talks slated toward building new hospital in Kenora, Ont. – CBC
Kenora MP Bob Nault says Ottawa should help with ‘fiduciary obligations’ to area First Nations Jan 05, 2017 The Liberal Member of Parliament for the riding encompassing Kenora, Ont. says…
Health system should recognize intergenerational trauma, expert says – CBC
Trauma passed on through the decades can lead to negative health outcomes Jan 04, 2017 A leading authority on First Nations health is calling on healthcare practitioners to recognize intergenerational…
A delicate conversation: How to talk about suicide in the public sphere – CBC
‘We need to be cautious about how we have these kinds of conversations,’ researcher says Jan 04, 2017 It’s a topic once too taboo to mention in polite company, but…
BR Health Transfers – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Jan 4, 2017 OTTAWA – The federal government’s plan to negotiate bilateral health transfer deals with provinces and territories is running out of momentum. After talks…
BR Veterans Marijuana – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Jan 4, 2017 OTTAWA – Almost three-quarters of veterans who use medical marijuana will feel the impact this spring when the federal government places a new…
Feds provide inadequate mental health care for First Nations: internal memo – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 23, 2016 By Joan Bryden THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Even as the federal government pressures provinces and territories to take up its offer of billions to improve…
Planned Parenthood Regina wins award for Indigenous outreach program – CBC
Program has so far reached 830 youth, 10 community agencies Dec 22, 2016 Planned Parenthood Regina was recently recognized for its work increasing Indigenous leadership at the organization and reaching…
