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York University Launches Diabetes Screening and Prevention Program
Will begin outreach in Jane-Finch, Agincourt North in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14 TORONTO, November 3, 2009 — York University researchers are launching the first program…
Media Advisory – Roots of Empathy Program As An Investment In Health And Education For Nova Scotians
HALIFAX, Nov. 4 – Ground-breaking, Canadian, evidence-based classroom program, Roots of Empathy (ROE) currently celebrating its seventh successful year of delivery in the province of Nova Scotia will be hosting…
Dr. Marcia Anderson Statement to Senate Standing Committee
House of Commons Standing Committee on Health Dr. Marcia Anderson, President of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada October 28, 2009 I would like to begin by thanking the members…
GNWT Releases “Foundation for Change” Health Strategy
YELLOWKNIFE (November 3, 2009): “A Foundation For Change – Building a Healthy Future for the NWT 2009-2012” has been released by the Honourable Sandy Lee, Minister of Health and Social…
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…
