Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “The month of October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and today we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – a time to support the thousands of people across Canada whose lives are tragically … Read more
Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) announced $900,000 in funding to the Dr. Peter Centre for a project supporting the mental health of frontline workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. The Dr. Peter Centre is implementing a national trauma and violence-informed “train-the-trainer” mentorship project. The full release is available online. Call 613-290-0318.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we encourage all Canadians to learn more about the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer, and the ways it can be treated. Across Canada, one … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “October is Autism Awareness Month.” He continued: “The Government of Canada is working to improve the health and well-being of people who are Autistic, their families and caregivers and to support their diverse needs. Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and PHAC, we have invested … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “One vaccine at a time, we’re getting closer to eliminating HPV in Canada. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is estimated to affect more than 75 per cent of sexually active Canadians in … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Seniors have made invaluable contributions to our society, and on National Seniors Day, we celebrate their accomplishments and ongoing contributions to their families, communities and country.” He continued “Canadians want to age closer to home and family, but also expect long-term care (LTC) to be high-quality … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses, issued a statement: “These latest data suggest that in Canada between January and March 2023, there were 1,904 opioid-related deaths—or an average … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced more than $2.1 million in funding over three years to the Canadian Home Care Association to improve the quality of home-based palliative care through the eiCOMPASS project. This funding will support the development of training and tools to equip health workers and caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “To improve safety and reduce concussions in sport and recreation, the Government of Canada has been working with provinces and territories to lead pan-Canadian efforts on concussion awareness, prevention, detection and management. We want to … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. According to the latest national data, almost 474,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia in Canada,” he said. “Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, it is … Read more
