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…
Drinking water safety update for Łutsel K’e Dene School
Press Release May 19, 2026 Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable…
BC-led clinical trial points to safer care for critically ill patients
Press Release NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., May 19, 2026 – A BC-led clinical research team is behind a study that could help improve care for critically ill patients in intensive care…
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada
APTN journalist awarded fellowship to research health issues affecting indigenous communities in Canada APTN is pleased to announce that Karyn Pugliese, an Ottawa-based host/producer and online journalist, has been awarded the Canadian Journalism…
Healing Shawl Created to Support Victims and Survivors Across Treaty #3 Territory
Press Release May 15, 2026 Grand Council Treaty #3 is honoured to share the story and purpose behind the Healing Shawl, a sacred item created to support women and survivors…
Novartis Canada launches third edition of its Health Equity Initiative, prioritizing Women’s Health
Press Release MONTREAL, May 14, 2026 – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. (Novartis Canada) today announces the third edition of its Health Equity Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to reducing persistent inequities…
