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Ontario Government to Fund Talk Therapy, Improve Integration in Mental Illness Treatment
Ontario Government to Fund Talk Therapy, Improve Integration in Mental Illness Treatment TORONTO, March 3, 2020 /CNW/ – The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Ontario Government to improve quality, address gaps and increase services in treating mental illness and addictions. One in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem, in … Continue reading Ontario Government to Fund Talk Therapy, Improve Integration in Mental Illness Treatment
Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions
Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions ONTARIO, March 3, 2020 /CNW/ – The Ontario Psychiatric Association (OPA) welcomes the new plan for mental health and addictions in Ontario. The strategy entitled “Roadmap to Wellness: a plan to build Ontario’s mental health and addictions system” is a much needed first step towards a … Continue reading Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions
New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running
New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running VANCOUVER, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Arthritis Research Canada’s volunteer Patient Advisory Board proudly present the new Arthritis Research Education Series. By taking an in-depth look at specific research studies through the use of video and other tools, the Education Series shares important … Continue reading New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running
Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP)
Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) Cablivi® is the first treatment approved in Canada for aTTP, a life-threatening blood clotting disorder It’s estimated that up to 20% of patients die from TTP episodes, despite currently available treatments1,2 TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Following a priority review, … Continue reading Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP)
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute, has made a landmark $16.7-million philanthropic grant to establish the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook. This initiative is set to … Continue reading The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders
Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes
Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes On average, people underestimate deaths from heart disease by almost three times Poll, February 25, 2020 — Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain – except death and taxes.” And while death is … Continue reading Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes
Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections
Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections HALIFAX, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW/ – The United Steelworkers (USW) union is proud to endorse NDP candidates Kendra Coombes and Kathleen Kevany in the March 10 by-elections. “Our members and our union support strong public health care and strong public services. We know … Continue reading Steelworkers Stand Up for Health Care, Endorse NDP in Nova Scotia By-elections
/R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/
/R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/ Public invited to attend What Makes You Rare? event at Brookfield Place on February 28, 2020 TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/ – Josie Dye’s six-year-old son, Cole, lives with Sotos Syndrome, a rare disease … Continue reading /R E P E A T — Rare Disease Day initiative celebrates Canadians’ differences, shines light on Canadians living with rare diseases/
Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping
Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) strongly supports this move by the Ontario Government to address the issue of youth vaping by banning most flavoured vapour products and setting limits on … Continue reading Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vaping Products at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Important Step in Addressing Youth Vaping
Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms
Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ – Statement from SEIU Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart in response to the Ford Government’s homecare overhaul: “Frontline workers and their unions were given zero opportunity to provide input into the overhaul of Ontario’s homecare system. The legislation appears to have … Continue reading Frontline Workers Put in the Backseat on Homecare Reforms
