Whooping cough outbreak declared in Kugaaruk
Press Release April 24, 2025 The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ekua Agyemang, has declared an outbreak of whooping cough in Kugaaruk. The Department of Health advises Nunavummiut, especially parents…
Second urgent and primary care centre opening in Nanaimo
Press Release April 24, 2025 NANAIMO – People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC)…
The FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan
Press Release Apr 23, 2025 The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is proud to share the 2025/26 Summary Service Plan, Paddling Together: First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan.…
Overdose advisory: Terrace
Press Release April 23, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Terrace, linked to purple…
Drugs in the NWT: New Online Resource Informs, Educates about Illicit Drugs
Press Release April 23, 2025 The illicit drug landscape is changing rapidly—here in the Northwest Territories and around the world. During initial surge response to opioid overdoses in the NWT,…
Province is on the right track toward safer roads in B.C.
Press Release April 23, 2025 VICTORIA – People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program. The…
Provincial Government Invites Applications for 2025-26 Accessibility Grants
Press Release April 23, 2025 The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a…
Ontario Government and Ontario Medical Association Confirm Funding Increase That Will Protect Provincial Health Care
Press Release April 22, 2025 TORONTO — The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have received a mediated arbitration award that increases funding to expand access to physician…
Supporting Métis families where they live – MNO expanding Community Wellness and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programs
Press Release April 22, 2025 More Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens across Ontario will gain access to vital health and wellness services—ranging from one-on-one support to community workshops and…
10 organizations join RNAO’s world-renowned Best Practice Spotlight Organization program
Press Release April 22, 2025 To improve health outcomes for residents and Indigenous communities, nine long-term care (LTC) homes and an Indigenous health authority in Ontario are joining the Registered…
