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Extended Call for Members – College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
April 28, 2025 The Department of Health is reminding Nunavummiut that the registration deadline for individuals to serve on the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) Registration Committee has been extended from April 25, 2025 to May 23, 2025 The Registration Committee is a standing committee established by the Nursing […]
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Annual eye exams highlighted during Vision Health Month – Anishinabek News
April 28, 2025 WINDSOR — The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)’s Ryan Hooey is raising awareness of the importance of annual eye examinations for people with diabetes for Vision Health Month in May. “One of the great things that’s happening is there are some programs out there in Ontario that will do eye […]
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New elders centre opened at Kahkewistahâw First Nation – World-Spectator – Moosomin
April 28, 2025 It was a moment many elders on Kahkewistahâw First Nation have been waiting for—the official grand opening of the new Elder’s Centre. “For the other elders, it’s important, but to me, it’s my dream,” Wendy Alexson told the World-Spectator during a tour of the new building. “I’ve always wanted something for elders. […]
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Province warns of avian flu risk as temperatures rise in Saskatchewan – CTV
April 27, 2025 Spring is bringing many things to Saskatchewan – warmer weather, construction, but also the threat of avian flu as migratory birds return to the province. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment is reminding the public to be on the lookout for the signs of avian flu – also known as “bird flu.” According to […]
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Every bite of ultraprocessed food will increase your chance of an early death, major new study says – CTV
April 28, 2025 As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research involving more than 240,000 people. “We looked at the risk of a person dying from eating more ultraprocessed foods between the ages of 30 and 69, […]
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A cancer diagnosis can also be a ‘financial double-whammy.’ Here’s what advocates want to change – CBC
Cancer society calls on next federal government to help Canadians affected by cancer costs Apr 26, 2025 A quarter of a million Canadians are diagnosed with cancer every year. When that happens, says Stephen Piazza, director of advocacy for the Canadian Cancer Society, people need to focus on their treatment plan and telling family members […]
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Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year – CBC
Dr. Suman Koka, who runs addiction clinics across Ontario, is among province’s top billers Apr 28, 2025 A doctor running a network of addiction clinics across Ontario, including an Ottawa location that offers safer opioid supply, is billing public insurance about $2.5 million per year. Dr. Suman Koka is the sole officer and director of […]
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Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism Part 1: Understanding and acknowledging racism exists
Following 16 months of development by a working group and several consultations with Indigenous organizations, individuals, registrants, partners and the general public, the Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism was approved in December 2024. The Standard will be implemented as early as June 2025. Racism directed against Indigenous Peoples in the health […]
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Indigenous artifacts: Birch bark Tobacco holder
Credit: University of Waterloo Faculty of Health Tobacco has various uses in traditional Indigenous cultures. From prayers, offerings, ceremonies, medicine, and gifts, tobacco has been revered as sacred and has played a pivotal role in bringing communities together and fostering social ties. The birch bark tobacco holder displayed in the display case shows just one […]
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Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity
April 25, 2025 VANCOUVER – Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway. “We recognize that children with complex care needs and their families require support that goes beyond what a hospital or clinic provide,” said Bowinn […]
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