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Statistics confirm BC has lowest cancer incidence and death rates in Canada again in 2011 and lowest incidence of colorectal cancer
18 May 2011 VANCOUVER – The 2011 Canadian Cancer Statistics indicate that British Columbia again has the lowest incidence of cancer and lowest mortality rates in Canada, which is attributed to the…
Regional Roundtables to Identify “Options for Action” for Poverty Reduction Plan
Iqaluit, Nunavut (May 18, 2011) – The second stage of the public engagement process for the preparation of Nunavut’s Poverty Reduction Action Plan begins this week when the Kitikmeot Regional…
President’s Statement – Inuit Oral Health Survey Highlights Need for Prevention and More Dental Care in Arctic Regions
May 16, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Inuit leader Mary Simon acknowledged the release of the Inuit Oral Health Survey today and made the following statement. “Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami…
Premier Clark expands kids’ fruit and veggie program
For Immediate Release 2011PREM0051-000552 May 17, 2011 Office of the Premier Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education Ccourtenay – More B.C. children will have access to fresh,…
Call for Papers on Indigenous Health – AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
NAHO Bulletin Board Colonization and health have an intricate relationship for indigenous peoples. For many indigenous groups, colonization brought with it diseases that proved devastating for peoples without immunity, but…
Frigidaire and Save the Children Canada launch new initiative May 15
May 16, 2011 Build virtual and real ice cream sundaes, raise funds Toronto, ON – Frigidaire and Save the Children Canada, building on their partnership to better the lives of…
Health Canada Celebrates the Winners of the 2011 National Awards of Excellence in Nursing
News Release 2011-69 May 13, 2011 For immediate release Ottawa – Today, at a ceremony in Ottawa, three exceptional nurses were recognized for their contribution to nursing in Canadian First…
International Day of the Midwife 2011: A stunning success!
12 May 2011 News from walks across Canada Midwives and their supporters walked in over 30 communities across Canada in honour of the International Day of the Midwife 2011. Congratulations…
Legislative Assembly’s Hearings on Nutrition North Canada Programvto be Televised Live Across Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Legislative Assembly’s hearings on the Nutrition North Canada Program will be televised live across Nunavut, beginning on June 1, 2011, at 1:30pm. Members of the Legislative…
“Nursing – The Health of Our Nation” – celebrating National Nursing Week May 9 – 15, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011 National Nursing Week May 9 to 15, 2011 celebrates the quality health care services nurses provide in the Northwest Territories and across Canada. This years’ theme…
