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Tsi Nahoten Karihwanakere No’nenk – MCK Responds to Article in Gazette
KAHNAWAKE, QC, Nov. 3 – 3, Kentenhkó:wa – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has responded to an article entitled “Tuberculosis explodes on northern reserves” which appeared in the Montreal Gazette…
Guidance on Public Health Measures for the Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus in First Nations Communities
Highlights This document aims to provide guidance to First Nations communities on public health measures that can be used to control the spread of the H1N1 flu. It provides:o Steps…
Priority flu shots are for high-risk not high-income patients; government must act now on private clinics
OTTAWA, Nov. 2 /CNW Telbec/ – Flu shots given to patients at expensive private health clinics show why the federal Minister of Health must act now to stop the spread…
Who Report: The Case of ActNow BC – Mobilizing Intersectoral Action to Promote Health
Preface The level of health enjoyed by a population depends on many factors outside the reach of the health sector itself. For instance, the inequitable distribution of health across population…
World Diabetes Day November 14, 2009
In honor of World Diabetes Day, NADA invites you to take part in a contest quiz to win a free copy of the Eagle Book Series. Click on NADA Contest (2) or…
Statement from Alberta public health officials H1N1 clinics suspended due to vaccine supply issues
October 31, 2009 After consulting top senior public health officials from across Alberta, and with a reduced supply of H1N1 vaccines expected to arrive in the province starting next week…
MOH Confirms H1N1 Outbreak at Whitehorse Correctional Centre
October 30, 2009 WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, confirmed today the first outbreak of H1N1 at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC).“At WCC, we are dealing…
H1N1 Vaccine to be Limited to Risk Groups Next Week
Health Promotion and Protection October 30, 2009 4:32 PM NOTE: A social-media version of this release, including hi-res, downloadable photographs, video and audio clips is available athttp://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-10-30-h1n1.aspBecause of national vaccine supply…
Guide on Alcohol and Seniors Now Available
October 30, 2009 WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liquor Corporation has released Alcohol as We Age, a new booklet aimed at helping seniors, their families and caregivers understand the risks related…
SK Province Evaluating Vaccine Plans As Supplies To Be Less Than Expected
October 30, 2009 Saskatchewan’s H1N1 immunization roll-out will continue as planned next week, but future plans are being re-evaluated in light of news that all provinces will receive significantly fewer…
