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Refocusing Indigenous Health
By Lindsay Waterman Science and Technology Writer An article in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health found a strong correlation between social support and health in…
Community Participation In Successful Northern Healthy Foods Initiative Expands: Wowchuk
Manitoba News Release …………………………………………………… October 16, 2007 – – – World Food Day Celebrated At Northern Food Forum THOMPSON-Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk reinforced the province’s commitment…
Doctors Urge Prime Minister and Premiers to Take Action on Child and Youth Health
OTTAWA, Oct. 15 – The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) today challenged governments and their leaders to…
Breast Screening Demand Grows, Overall Rates Level Off
Efforts must focus on reaching low income, immigrant and Aboriginal women TORONTO, Oct. 11 – The number of women aged 50-69 requiring regular breast screening has increased by 3.3 per…
Media Advisory – October 15 – 17, 2007 – National Conference on Key Paediatric Health Issues
“Informing Health Care Policy for Canadian Children and Youth: Strategies that are Making a Difference!” MONTREAL, Oct. 11 – Over 400 Senior Health Professionals and dignitaries from across Canada are…
All Nations Hope AIDS Network is pleased to announce: The 1st Annual Aboriginal HIV/AIDS & HCV Conference “In the Spirit of the Family”
The 1st Annual Aboriginal HIV/AIDS & HCV Conference “In the Spirit of the Family” February 28 & 29, 2008 Marlboro Inn Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Featuring Kim and Arsene Tootooosis ,…
Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step
Thursday, October 4, 2007 9:05 AM Population-Based Funding by Gregory S Finlayson, Evelyn Forget, Okechukwu Ekuma, Shelley Derksen, Ruth Bond, Patricia Martens, and Carolyn De Coster Imagine you are put…
Access to Healthcare May Lead to Lower Amputation Rates for First Nations Communities
Monday, October 1, 2007 8:55 AM Canadian First Nations people are at much higher risk for type 2 diabetes and its risk factors than the overall Canadian population. First Nations…
Effects of Uranium Mining on Native Americans Documented
TEMPE, AZ–(October 5, 2007) – University of Advancing Technology (UAT) alumna Jenny Pond has produced her first full-length production, “Poison Wind,” a documentary that examines the devastation of the aboriginal…
Pacific & Western Arranges Financing for $214 million Sarnia Bluewater Hospital
LONDON, ON, Oct. 4 – David Taylor, President & C.E.O. of Pacific & Western Credit Corp. (TSX:PWC), is pleased to announce that Pacific & Western Credit Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary,…
