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Community Wide Screening for Tuberculosis in Qikiqtarjuaq
February 02, 2018 The Department of Health advises residents of Qikiqtarjuaq that a community-wide screening clinic for tuberculosis (TB) will take place to reduce the rising number of active cases…
B.C. communities hardest hit by overdose crisis supported through community action teams, funding
February 01, 2018 ABBOTSFORD – Eighteen B.C. communities hardest hit by the overdose crisis are the first to get the support of on-the-ground community action teams (CAT) and dedicated funding…
GNWT Congratulates the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation on winning $1 million Arctic Inspiration Prize
OTTAWA (February 1, 2018) – Premier Bob McLeod, accompanied by Minister Glen Abernethy, was in Ottawa to present the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation with the 2017 Arctic Inspiration Prize. The Arctic…
Multi-million dollar settlement approved for flood victims
Credits: The National A Manitoba court has approved a $90 million settlement for the victims of a 2011 flood. A lawsuit alleged that members of the four First Nations were forced…
Women’s heart health is another glass ceiling we need to smash: Heart & Stroke 2018 Heart Report
Women’s hearts are victims of a system ill-equipped to diagnose, treat and support them, according to the 2018 Heart Report Feb 01, 2018 Women in Canada are unnecessarily suffering and…
Minister’s Message – Heart Month – February 2018
Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. We can all reduce our risk of heart disease by making healthy…
The AFNQL highlights First Nations Wellness Day and Suicide Prevention Week
WENDAKE, QC, Feb. 1, 2018 – Today, the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), Ghislain Picard, draws attention to the seventh First Nations Wellness Day as well as the 28th edition…
Third time’s the charm: Dr. Perry Kendall, provincial health officer, enters retirement
Jan. 31, 2018 VICTORIA – Dr. Perry Kendall is a legend among reporters, policymakers and the public-health world. One only need look at his office, with plaques, diplomas, an Order…
Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle named Associate Director of the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health
Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle will be the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health’s Associate Director effective February 1, 2018. She will also begin an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Social and…
Toque Tuesday is here! It’s more than a toque, it’s an end to homelessness
TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2018 – Join Raising the Roof and our partner agencies across Canada on February 6th for Toque Tuesday as we sell toques, socks, and mittens in support…
