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IPAC And AFMC Announce Launch Of 4 Indigenous Health Documents, Canada

On December 1st, 2008, the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) will launch four key documents at the Delta Centre-Ville…

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Mental Health Research Conference Draws Leaders from the Global Mental Health Community

November 17, 2008 Romeo Dallaire to discuss mental health in the military Banff… More than 400 people from the provincial, national and international mental health community will gather in Banff,…

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November 17, 2008 Romeo Dallaire to discuss mental health in the military Banff… More than 400 people from the provincial, national and international mental health community will gather in Banff, November 19 – 21 to discuss how research can further advance the mental health of populations at the 4th annual Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase. Some of the topics and presentations will include:- Suicide prevention in youth – The impact of early childhood on the mental health of children – Mental health and addictions in aboriginal communities – Housing for people diagnosed with schizophrenia – Women’s stories of recovery from eating disorders – A person’s lifelong battle with stigma: from childhood to adulthood – Mental health in the workplace – Stigma and the health system The keynote speaker at the showcase is Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Romeo Dallaire, (Retired), Commander of the United Nations Observer Mission – Uganda and Rwanda and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda from July 1993 to September 1994. Dallaire is currently a Special Advisor to the federal Minister responsible for the Canadian International Development Agency on matters relating to War Affected Children around the world, as well as the Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada on matters relating to serving and retired members of the military and their families. In his keynote presentation he will discuss mental illness in the Canada Armed Forces and its impact on families. “The Mental Health Research Showcase has established itself as the premier learning and networking event for researchers, service providers and policymakers in mental health,” said Ken Hughes, Board Chair of Alberta Health Services, who will open the conference on Wednesday morning. “The level of expertise and interest this conference attracts is truly remarkable and signifies the importance of mental health issues in today’s society.” For further information on conference presentations and speakers, go tohttp://www.buksa.com/showcase/docs/08FinalProgram.pdf. -30- Media inquiries may be directed to: Korey Cherneski 780 415-1227

TORONTO, Nov. 17 – The Honourable Roy McMurtry and Dr. Alvin Curling called on the provincial government to provide additional investments in children’s mental health today, as part of their…

November 17, 2008Comments Off on November 17, 2008 Romeo Dallaire to discuss mental health in the military Banff… More than 400 people from the provincial, national and international mental health community will gather in Banff, November 19 – 21 to discuss how research can further advance the mental health of populations at the 4th annual Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase. Some of the topics and presentations will include:- Suicide prevention in youth – The impact of early childhood on the mental health of children – Mental health and addictions in aboriginal communities – Housing for people diagnosed with schizophrenia – Women’s stories of recovery from eating disorders – A person’s lifelong battle with stigma: from childhood to adulthood – Mental health in the workplace – Stigma and the health system The keynote speaker at the showcase is Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Romeo Dallaire, (Retired), Commander of the United Nations Observer Mission – Uganda and Rwanda and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda from July 1993 to September 1994. Dallaire is currently a Special Advisor to the federal Minister responsible for the Canadian International Development Agency on matters relating to War Affected Children around the world, as well as the Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada on matters relating to serving and retired members of the military and their families. In his keynote presentation he will discuss mental illness in the Canada Armed Forces and its impact on families. “The Mental Health Research Showcase has established itself as the premier learning and networking event for researchers, service providers and policymakers in mental health,” said Ken Hughes, Board Chair of Alberta Health Services, who will open the conference on Wednesday morning. “The level of expertise and interest this conference attracts is truly remarkable and signifies the importance of mental health issues in today’s society.” For further information on conference presentations and speakers, go tohttp://www.buksa.com/showcase/docs/08FinalProgram.pdf. -30- Media inquiries may be directed to: Korey Cherneski 780 415-1227Read More

On World Diabetes Day, Secretary-General Call All to Shine Light on Impact of this Deadly Disease, Light Way to Improved Health Services Care

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, today, 14 November, in New York: I thank the International Diabetes Federation and the Permanent Mission…

November 14, 2008Comments Off on On World Diabetes Day, Secretary-General Call All to Shine Light on Impact of this Deadly Disease, Light Way to Improved Health Services CareRead More

Province Lights Legislative Building Blue To Mark World Diabetes Day

The Manitoba Legislative Building will glow blue this evening as the province joins the Canadian Diabetes Association in acknowledging World Diabetes Day, Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross said today.“Two million…

November 14, 2008Comments Off on Province Lights Legislative Building Blue To Mark World Diabetes DayRead More

Indigenous Leaders Call for Action to Reduce Illness and Death from Tuberculosis

TORONTO, Nov. 13 – During the 5 year period 2002-2006, the First Nations tuberculosis rate (on and off reserve) was 29 times higher than among the non-aboriginal population born in…

November 13, 2008Comments Off on Indigenous Leaders Call for Action to Reduce Illness and Death from TuberculosisRead More

ActNow BC Health Tour to Visit Aboriginal Communities

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2008HLS0026-001717 Nov. 12, 2008 Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport PORT ALBERNI – A health program to reach some of B.C.’s more remote communities will…

November 12, 2008Comments Off on ActNow BC Health Tour to Visit Aboriginal CommunitiesRead More

Poverty Underlies First Nations Health Issues, National Chief Phil Fontaine tells Health Council of Canada

OTTAWA, Nov. 11 – The Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Phil Fontaine, discussed issues impacting the health and wellbeing of First Nations families and communities with the Health Council…

November 12, 2008Comments Off on Poverty Underlies First Nations Health Issues, National Chief Phil Fontaine tells Health Council of CanadaRead More

Video B-Roll via On-Demand and Satellite – Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami call for urgent action on TB at Global Experts meeting to be held in Canada

TORONTO, Nov. 10 – The following B-Roll is available at the listed times and co-ordinates: << Live Satellite Coordinates: DATE OF FEED: Wednesday, November 12/08 TIME OF FEED: 2:00PM ET…

November 11, 2008Comments Off on Video B-Roll via On-Demand and Satellite – Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami call for urgent action on TB at Global Experts meeting to be held in CanadaRead More

Manitoba School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Pilot Project

Call for Expression of Interest. Deadline – November 14th, 2008. In addition to the support already offered to schools by the Manitoba School Nutrition Support Team in developing and implementing…

November 10, 2008Comments Off on Manitoba School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Pilot ProjectRead More

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