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Canadian Pharmacists Association welcomes inclusion of pharmacist on pharmacare committee of experts
November 14, 2024 (Ottawa): The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is thrilled to see that a pharmacist has been named to the committee of experts tasked with guiding the implementation of national pharmacare. The appointment marks a pivotal step toward building a pharmacare system that will serve Canadians effectively and sustainably. Amy Lamb, Executive Director of […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada establishes a Committee of Experts to make recommendations on National Pharmacare
From: Health Canada November 14, 2024 Everyone in Canada deserves access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. No Canadian should have to choose between purchasing the medications that keep them healthy and putting food on the table, which is why the Government introduced the Pharmacare Act. Today, […]
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Read MoreService Notice from Giyak Moseng, The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Giyak Moseng – The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services wishes to inform the community that we are experiencing staff shortages within our clinical services program. We recognize that this gap will likely increase current wait times; however, we ask for your continued patience while we work to address this. For […]
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Read MoreOn World Diabetes Day, Sun Life commits an additional $1.53 million towards the fight against diabetes
November 14, 2024 TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 – Today, Sun Life is proud to announce an additional $1.53 million towards the fight against diabetes made up of a new partnership and $735,000 commitment with Trillium Health Partners Foundation, a $495,000 partnership renewal with the William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation), and an additional $300,000 […]
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Read MoreMessage from the Minister of Health – Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day
From: Public Health Agency of Canada November 14, 2024 Diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 people in Canada, and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Throughout Diabetes Awareness Month, and today on World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness about this disease and what we can do to improve the lives of those […]
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Read MoreRNAO celebrates 19th-annual Best Practice Spotlight Organization Knowledge Exchange Symposium
Nov. 13, 2024 Nurses and other care providers across the province and around the world will come together in London, Ontario on Nov. 20 to celebrate a global social movement dedicated to evidence-based practice. The gathering is part of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) 19th-annual Best Practice Spotlight Organization Knowledge Exchange Symposium. “We’re […]
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Read MoreOntario Expanding MRI Services in Kenora
November 12, 2024 KENORA — The Ontario government is improving access to diagnostic imaging services and reducing wait times in Kenora by investing up to $7.6 million to build a state-of-the art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) to support the first-ever MRI machine in Kenora. “Under the […]
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Read MoreBe There for Men this November
November 12, 2024 TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 — Suicide is a growing public health crisis with lasting impacts on communities and each person has a role to play towards prevention. For Men’s Health Awareness Month in November, Jack.org is organizing its “Meant To Be Here, Meant To Be There” campaign to raise awareness about steps […]
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Read MoreFurther revelations about Non-Insured Health Benefits mental health program illustrate need for systemic change
November 12, 2024 Trigger warning: This press contains sensitive subject matter, including suicide and self-harm, that could be triggering for some readers. Resources are available below. (Toronto, Ont.–Nov. 12, 2024) The federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) mental health program is harming First Nations people, according to another damning media report published last week by the […]
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Read MoreMoose Cree FN – Boil Water Advisory Lifted
November 11, 2024 Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 Area affected: The community of Moose Factory Despite shipping delays outside of our control, the samples made it to the laboratory within the required time frame. After receiving the required bacteriological test results, we are pleased to inform you that the boil water advisory has been lifted. […]
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