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On-Call Physician Robot dispatched to remote Labrador
Nain, NL – People living in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, now have access to faster, more comprehensive health care. A Remote Presence Robotic System has been installed at the Nain…
Working for a Healthier North: First Northern Medical Program Grads Become “Real” Doctors
July 8, 2010 “I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was six. This is a dream come true for me.” Those were the words used by Jennifer Parker upon…
New Long-Term Care Home Officially Opens in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Health and Community Services Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs July 9, 2010 Enhancing and strengthening the long-term care system remains a priority for the Provincial Government and is evident with the…
Kwanlin Dün First Nation healing program funded
FOR RELEASE #10-131 July 8, 2010 WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart today announced funding to support the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) land-based healing program. “We…
Government of Canada Helps Those Who Are Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness in Burnaby
Burnaby, British Columbia – July 8, 2010 – Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, young Aboriginal mothers will continue to be able to benefit from a transitional housing…
Means Restriction for Suicide Prevention
This report on Means Restriction for Suicide Prevention provides a summary of information regarding national means restriction policies/strategies and national/provincial intentional overdose prevention policies/strategies and their effectiveness. Policies/strategies that focus…
Canadian Standards for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
The Canadian Standards for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention consists of a portfolio of first-ever national standards and guidelines aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of prevention efforts across Canada. Developed by…
Media Advisory – Commission to Promote Sustainable Child Welfare releases first report
Toronto, July 5 – What The Commission to Promote Sustainable Child Welfare has released its first report: Towards Sustainable Child Welfare in Ontario The report describes a vision for a…
Canada and Nunavut Celebrate Official Opening of the Naujat Community Hall
Repulse Bay, Nunavut (July 2, 2010) – The Honorable Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Community and Government Services, on behalf of the Honorable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister Responsible for the North and…
Rural Doctors Call for Better Rural Health
Shawville, QC, July 5 – Today a study published in the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine, found that one in 7 (14%) of rural physicians planned to move from their…
