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Media Advisory – October 15 – 17, 2007 – National Conference on Key Paediatric Health Issues
“Informing Health Care Policy for Canadian Children and Youth: Strategies that are Making a Difference!” MONTREAL, Oct. 11 – Over 400 Senior Health Professionals and dignitaries from across Canada are…
All Nations Hope AIDS Network is pleased to announce: The 1st Annual Aboriginal HIV/AIDS & HCV Conference “In the Spirit of the Family”
The 1st Annual Aboriginal HIV/AIDS & HCV Conference “In the Spirit of the Family” February 28 & 29, 2008 Marlboro Inn Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Featuring Kim and Arsene Tootooosis ,…
Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step
Thursday, October 4, 2007 9:05 AM Population-Based Funding by Gregory S Finlayson, Evelyn Forget, Okechukwu Ekuma, Shelley Derksen, Ruth Bond, Patricia Martens, and Carolyn De Coster Imagine you are put…
Access to Healthcare May Lead to Lower Amputation Rates for First Nations Communities
Monday, October 1, 2007 8:55 AM Canadian First Nations people are at much higher risk for type 2 diabetes and its risk factors than the overall Canadian population. First Nations…
Effects of Uranium Mining on Native Americans Documented
TEMPE, AZ–(October 5, 2007) – University of Advancing Technology (UAT) alumna Jenny Pond has produced her first full-length production, “Poison Wind,” a documentary that examines the devastation of the aboriginal…
Pacific & Western Arranges Financing for $214 million Sarnia Bluewater Hospital
LONDON, ON, Oct. 4 – David Taylor, President & C.E.O. of Pacific & Western Credit Corp. (TSX:PWC), is pleased to announce that Pacific & Western Credit Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary,…
KOTH-KAHAC Launch Teleophthalmology Program in White Dog
The Kenora area First Nations communities are one step closer to diabetes eye care thanks to the recent launch of KAHAC’s Teleophthalmology Program. September 14 2006 marked the day Wassay-Gezhig…
Government Helps to Promote Physical Activity Among Canadians
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Sept. 26, 2007) – The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, today before addressing the National Parks and…
Sexual Health Call for Abstracts and Presentations
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada welcomes abstract submissions for consideration as, panel discussions, workshop presentations, cultural sharing and poster presentations. If you are interested in submitting an abstract please complete…
Canadian Mothers and Babies Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D
Paediatricians recommend increased doses for pregnant and breastfeeding women OTTAWA, Sept. 24 – Canadian mothers and babies, especially those in northern communities, aren’t getting enough vitamin D, according to a…
