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Revisiting My Big Fat Diet: How a Métis doctor lost weight with a traditional Indigenous diet – CBC
March 05, 2018 Dr. Jay Wortman’s lifestyle changed when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He decided to cut out carbs from his diet, and immediately felt better. He’s…
Special Report: Health system neglects northern patients by design: Doctor – CBC
Veteran physician says his northern patients don’t receive care other Canadians take for granted Mar 05, 2018 Canadians like to think they have one of the best health care systems…
Nunavik health officials pass stricter patient escort policy – Nunatsiaq.com
Now local committees will compile lists of qualified escorts March 05, 2018 KUUJJUAQ—The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services is toughening up its rules for out-of-region medical travel.…
Compensate mercury contamination victims, NDP – Kenora Online
The NDP is calling for action from the Liberal government, when it comes to cleaning up the English River and Wabigoon River systems. NDP Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic Michael…
DTES at risk of losing only Indigenous-run HIV treatment centre, advocates warn – CBC
Vancouver Coastal Health says services won’t be disrupted but could be moved to a different space Mar 01, 2018 An Indigenous-run health centre on the Downtown Eastside will soon have…
Do more to help clear backlog of disabled veterans, critics urge Ottawa – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 1, 2018 By Lee Berthiaume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ A promised infusion of cash to help Veterans Affairs Canada address a massive backlog of requests for services…
Delays slow B.C. government’s promised poverty reduction plan, says minister – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 1, 2018 By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA _ British Columbia’s promised plan to fight poverty is taking longer to introduce than originally forecast, says the minister…
Aakoziwin highlighted at Empowering and Promoting Health First Nations conference – Anishinabek News
February 28, 2018 THUNDER BAY – The Anishinabemowin word for sickness – aakoziwin, which means out of balance, was highlighted during the opening presentation at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Empowering…
B.C. college of midwives takes court action to ban use of term ‘death midwife’ – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 28, 2018 By Camille Bains THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Two British Columbia women who call themselves death midwives are facing legal action for using a term that…
Premature death rate in Ontario has dropped, but not in every region: study – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 28, 2018 By Peter Goffin THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ More people in Ontario are living past the age of 75, a new public health study has found,…
