Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) met with key U.S. partners to highlight the importance of continued collaboration on health issues. While in Washington, Ambrose met with Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of health and human services and with Dr. Carissa Etienne, the new director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). More information is available online. … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with its health and food safety partners, is investigating twelve cases of E.coli O157:H7 illness; four in British Columbia and eight in Alberta. These individuals became ill between mid-July and early September. Most people who become ill from E.coli bacteria will recover within five to 10 days. Certain … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) visited the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) to meet with scientists and see first-hand the latest leading edge research and innovation contributing to protecting the health of Canadians.The Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory is a Level 4 laboratory that is dedicated … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced funding for a project to support diabetes and obesity prevention for children, youth and families living in Beauce, Que. The project announced supports obesity and diabetes prevention for children, youth and families by … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a public health notice on lyme disease. Lyme disease is a serious illness spread by the bite of certain ticks; specifically, blacklegged ticks. Ticks are small, insect-like parasites that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. In regions where blacklegged ticks are found, people can come into … Read more
Public Health Agency of Canada issued a public health notice about measles. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 30 cases of measles have been identified in six Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. At this time in 2012, six cases had been reported to the Public Health … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding for an innovative community-based project that will help children, youth and their families achieve and maintain healthier weights and healthier lifestyles in Nunavut. Funding will support a project entitled Atii! Let's Do it!: A comprehensive healthy-living intervention for children, youth and families in Inuit Communities in Nunavut, led … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) congratulated Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) as he embarked on the first leg of his Border2Border initiative, which will see him trek around the Yukon perimeter over the next three summers to raise awareness and funds for diabetes prevention and treatment. In the first year, Leef will cover 1,000 kilometers on … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) released a statement about the departure of Dr. David Butler-Jones as Canada's Chief Public Health Officer. "Whether it was dealing with the H1N1 pandemic or taking action on childhood obesity, Dr. Butler-Jones' professionalism and extensive knowledge were invaluable to me," said Minister Aglukkaq. "I am glad that Dr. Butler-Jones will continue … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) and Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) announced funding for nine projects to help children, youth and their families achieve and maintain healthier weights and healthier lifestyles in their communities. The full release is available online. Call (613) 957-0200.
