Update on Blastomycosis Inquest
Press Release May 21, 2026 The Coroner’s Inquest into the Blastomycosis outbreak in Constance Lake First Nation concluded on November 19, 2025, following several weeks of testimony and review. The…
Community Health Nurse Juliet Bullock receives Wisdom in Wellness Award
Press Release May 21, 2026 This message was previously shared by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). Co-presented by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) and the FNHA,…
Public inquiry into the death of Pasha Ekoomiak: Reaction from the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre
Press Release Val-d’Or, — The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre (VDIFC) welcomes the findings of the public inquiry report by coroner Me Stéphanie Gamache, which follows legitimate questions regarding the care…
Independent Review Begins to Strengthen Hospital Safety and Security
Press Release May 21, 2026 Work is beginning this week on the independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security. The Ministry of Health has contracted Buckingham Security Services Ltd.,…
IRC announces expansion of community supports: New health clinic coming to Inuvik
Press Release May 20, 2026 Inuvik, NT—Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its community supports, with the introduction of health services under the Inuvialuit…
Government of Canada shares results from third Tobacco and Vaping Products Act legislative review
Press Release From: Health Canada May 20, 2026 Tobacco use remains a significant preventable cause of disease and premature death in Canada, claiming the lives of approximately 46,000 Canadians every…
Update on lead testing at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School grounds
Press Release May 20, 2026 The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Terrapure Working Group wishes to update the community concerning lead testing results at the Kahnawà:ke Survival School (KSS) school grounds.…
Government of Canada announces Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada May 20, 2026 Diabetes is a common chronic condition affecting many, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes varies due to…
Canada Facing $17.6 Billion Kidney Disease Crisis by 2050; Kidney Foundation Calls for Early Detection to Save Lives and Reduce Health Care Spending
Press Release May 20, 2026 New Deloitte report commissioned by The Kidney Foundation of Canada calls for early intervention to prevent up to 32% of kidney failure cases. Chronic kidney…
Nurses at Brant Community Healthcare System Concerned Over Cuts to Registered Nurse Positions
Press Release BRANTFORD, ON, May 19, 2026 – Hundreds of Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) members are voicing concerns about 22 registered nurse (RN) position cuts at Brant Community Healthcare System…
