Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day provide opportunities to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and to build support for people in need.One in three Canadians will experience a mental illness or a substance use disorder in their lifetime. … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “October 1 is National Seniors Day, an occasion to celebrate older adults across Canada and to recognize the important contributions they make to our families, communities and country. Seniors are an important part of Canadian society. They make up the fastest growing demographic in … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) led Canada’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases. Petitpas Taylor affirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to addressing chronic diseases and taking action on the risk factors that contribute to them. Canada co-sponsored and funded an event-Time to Act on Global … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced the launch of a new funding initiative to help strengthen mental health supports for Black youth, their families, and their communities. The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians initiative aims to foster culturally informed approaches to improving mental health for Black communities. The full release is … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, an annual event where people around the world come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects more than 400,000 Canadians aged 65 and older, two-thirds of whom are women. … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, along with Dr. Heather Morrison and Dr. Bonnie Henry with the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health, issued a statement: “Over the past 16 months, federal, provincial and territorial public health partners have identified hundreds of laboratory-confirmed human illnesses associated with frozen raw breaded chicken products contaminated with Salmonella, due at … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “This year’s theme—Working Together to Prevent Suicide—reminds us that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. You can help by talking with a friend, family member, co-worker or anyone who may need support; by becoming more aware of the tools and resources that can provide … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada is supporting cancer prevention, early detection and treatment through investments in the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Their recent report, Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience helps us to understand cancer from the patient’s perspective, by illustrating the experience of … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Today, millions of people around the world are taking part in World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis. Despite the fact that hepatitis and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections are largely preventable and treatable, these infections remain a significant public health … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) released an update on Canada’s efforts to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 treatment targets. That is, that 90 per cent of all people living with HIV know their status, 90 per cent of those diagnosed receive antiretroviral treatment and 90 per cent of those on treatment achieve viral suppression. Achieving these targets will … Read more
