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Arthritis Society calls for Canadian Task Force to address joint replacement wait times

Arthritis Society calls for Canadian Task Force to address joint replacement wait times Releases working group report with recommendations to improve the system for patients TORONTO, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With far too many Canadians facing excessively long waits for joint replacement surgery, the Arthritis Society is calling for immediate action to address the … Continue reading Arthritis Society calls for Canadian Task Force to address joint replacement wait times

New Study: Eating Prunes Daily Improves Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women

New Study: Eating Prunes Daily Improves Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women TORONTO, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ – New research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests eating prunes each day can improve risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including raising antioxidant capacity and reducing inflammation among healthy, postmenopausal women. Cardiovascular disease … Continue reading New Study: Eating Prunes Daily Improves Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women

Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19

Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A study, funded by the Government of Canada through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), has found the risk of staff acquiring SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in schools is no greater than their risk … Continue reading Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19

Arterra Wines Canada introduces the first official wine of WW Canada, On Point

Arterra Wines Canada introduces the first official wine of WW Canada, On Point On Point provides consumers a balanced wine offering, continuing to establish the better-for-you wine category in Canada TORONTO, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ – Canada’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning wines, Arterra Wines Canada, today announced the launch of On Point, the first Canadian wine created … Continue reading Arterra Wines Canada introduces the first official wine of WW Canada, On Point

First-ever Tamil Radiothon raises more than $275,000 for Scarborough’s hospitals

First-ever Tamil Radiothon raises more than $275,000 for Scarborough’s hospitals The inaugural event surpassed its fundraising goal to support the highest priority needs at Scarborough Health Network SCARBOROUGH, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ – More than $275,000 was raised for Scarborough’s community hospitals on Wednesday, June 9 as Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation hit the … Continue reading First-ever Tamil Radiothon raises more than $275,000 for Scarborough’s hospitals

Sentinel U® Launches First Population/Community Health Virtual Nursing Simulation Designed Specifically for Canadian Nursing Education

Sentinel U® Launches First Population/Community Health Virtual Nursing Simulation Designed Specifically for Canadian Nursing Education Sentinel City® Canada Teaches Nursing Skills in a Risk-Free Virtual Canadian Setting Waterbury, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sentinel U®, a provider of web-based simulation education technology solutions for nursing schools, hospital systems and healthcare professionals, today announced that it launched … Continue reading Sentinel U® Launches First Population/Community Health Virtual Nursing Simulation Designed Specifically for Canadian Nursing Education

March of Dimes Canada launches expanded national After Stroke program

March of Dimes Canada launches expanded national After Stroke program Program to provide enhanced support for stroke survivors and their families TORONTO, June 21, 2021 /CNW/ – Today during Stroke Awareness Month, March of Dimes Canada announced the launch of its enhanced After Stroke program. The program is proudly introducing a new personalized service model that supports … Continue reading March of Dimes Canada launches expanded national After Stroke program

Delta 9 “Joints for Jabs” Vaccine Reward Program

Delta 9 “Joints for Jabs” Vaccine Reward Program Chance to Win One Year Supply of Cannabis WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: DLTNF) (“Delta 9” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its vaccination reward program called the Delta 9 “Joints for Jabs” program to encourage Manitobans … Continue reading Delta 9 “Joints for Jabs” Vaccine Reward Program

Advocis: How should Canadians handle big-ticket summer purchases with savings from the pandemic? Ask their advisors.

Advocis: How should Canadians handle big-ticket summer purchases with savings from the pandemic? Ask their advisors. Toronto, ON, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The combined effects of sizzling weather, falling COVID-19 case counts, steady progress in vaccinations and healthy savings from the pandemic have created a perfect storm for Canadians to look towards making big-ticket purchases for themselves and their families this summer – … Continue reading Advocis: How should Canadians handle big-ticket summer purchases with savings from the pandemic? Ask their advisors.

Best Athletes Ltd. Announces New CEO

Best Athletes Ltd. Announces New CEO Former Toronto FC captain, English Premier League player takes helm of youth sports analytics company. TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Best Athletes Ltd. announced the appointment of Steven Caldwell to CEO as the company embarks on its next phase of growth as the leading sports analytics … Continue reading Best Athletes Ltd. Announces New CEO