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Saskatoon Tribal Council, Sask. Polytechnic collaborating to tackle food insecurity – CBC
Children accounted for 46% of people who received food hampers from Lac La Ronge Food Bank in July Sep 06, 2017 The Saskatoon Tribal Council and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have signed…
From tent birth to Inuk nurse: Growing up in, and out of, Nunavik, part five – NunatsiaqOnline
“In my view, we have to take a massive, grinding and probably painful and costly turn towards mental health” September 01, 2017 Minnie Akparook, born near Great Whale River, went…
Some Manitoba nurses to be allowed to write prescriptions, order tests – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 31, 2017 WINNIPEG _ A new category of nurse is being created in Manitoba that will allow them to independently order diagnostic tests and prescribe some medications. On…
Manitoba RCMP say no crime committed when Indigenous men switched at birth – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 31, 2017 NORWAY HOUSE, Man. _ Manitoba RCMP say no charges will be laid after an investigation into two cases of babies switched at birth at a northern…
Philpott looks to bring Indigenous health delivery to new department – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 31, 2017 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Newly minted Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott says her new department will likely include the delivery of health services…
Invest in caregivers or pay more for health care: B.C. seniors’ advocate – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 30, 2017 VICTORIA _ A growing number of caregivers in British Columbia are feeling distressed, a problem the seniors’ advocate says could be costly for the health care…
Overdose crisis unites diverse group – Times Colonist
August 29, 2017 For the past several months, a group of frontline workers, illicit-drug users and parents have met to discuss how they can better inform the public on the…
Province offers ‘urgent relief’ in opioid crisis – North Bay Nugget
August 30, 2017 Ontario is putting an additional $222 million over three years toward fighting an opioid crisis the government said claimed the lives of 865 people in the province…
Striking differences in rates of suicide attempts between provinces revealed in mental health findings – CBC
Teens and young adults have highest rates of suicide attempts, most difficulty getting mental health care Aug 30, 2017 Young people between 16 and 24 years old have more challenges…
1 in 19: New study shines light on reality of suicide among new Ontario moms, moms-to-be – CBC
Fewer than half had contact with a mental health provider in the 30 days before their deaths, study finds Aug 30, 2017 One in every 19 maternal deaths in Ontario…
