Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement for National Cancer Survivors Day: “Every year on the first Sunday in June, we mark National Cancer Survivors Day by honouring the Canadians who inspire us with their strength and perseverance in the face of cancer. Every day, more than 500 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced up to $4 million to establish a Lyme disease research network, with the aim of generating new knowledge to improve diagnosis and treatment. The Government of Canada released the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease. The Framework, which is intended to help guide a way forward in areas where the federal … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced $1.39 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to support five research teams whose work will advance innovations in point-of-care diagnostics, with the goal of implementing the best diagnostic tools in health care settings and the right use of antibiotics. The Government of Canada has also endorsed the Global … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued the following statement on the release of the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport: “The Government of Canada is committed to supporting and encouraging Canadians, especially our children and youth, to participate in sport, physical activity and recreation and to … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Mental Health Week provides an opportunity for us to think about our own mental health and what we can do – as individuals and in our communities – to strengthen our resilience when we face challenges. It is also a time to talk about mental … Read more
The Government of Canada, along with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Corus Entertainment launched the Kid Food Nation National Recipe Challenge and Kid Food Nation online hub at the Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club in Toronto. The newly launched online hub includes resources on healthy eating and meal preparation, and complements theKid Food Nation program being delivered at Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada. … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and Paul Estey, Chief Innovation Officer of Public Inc. announced the launch of Sit Kicker. Sit Kicker is a nationwide initiative focused on encouraging Canadians who work in office settings to reduce sedentary behaviour and “kick the sit” out of their work habits by shifting workplace culture towards more stand-friendly physical work … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.), joined by Owen Charters, President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Doug Murphy, President & CEO of Corus Entertainment, announced funding for Kid Food Nation. This initiative will help kids and families develop food skills through hands-on experiences related to planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals and … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and William E. Reichman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Baycrest Health Sciences, announced the recipients of funding from the Spark program at the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation. Thirty-one point-of-care innovators from the healthcare system, such as nurses and clinicians, have been selected to turn ideas … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Alzheimer Awareness Month 2017: “January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. As Canada’s Minister of Health, I am pleased to advance our government’s commitment to improving the lives of Canadians with dementia, their families and their caregivers. This month I also encourage you to learn more about Alzheimer’s … Read more
