The provincial government is investing $1.2 million dollars to create additional peer-assisted care teams, also known as PACTs, wich made up of mental health professionals and peer workers. They respond to calls related to feelings of hopelessness or
The program"s making powdered fentanyl available by paid prescription in Vancouver. The thinking is that a safe and consistent supply removes the need to interact with the criminal drug world which brings stability to the patient's life. The opioid
The $3.46 million in short-term stabilization funding will maintain five walk-in medical clinics in Greater Victoria. The province says the funding will keep the clinics operating while it works to find a long-term solution to southern Vancouver
Throughout the year, the partnership will provide Canadians with education about diabetes and associated health risks through digital initiatives, in-store support tools and resources through Walmart's pharmacists and opticians and through
In the world’s largest study of its type, the International Childhood Cardiovascular Consortium found blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, triglycerides and smoking in childhood were linked to cardiovascular events in adulthood, serving as
The report provides insights into how racialized women are coping two years into the pandemic and how their lives have changed. It shows racialized women struggled the most to recover from the pandemic's effects and posits that mental health and
Government messaging about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic may stymie uptake of fourth vaccine doses, some experts say, as provinces lay out plans to expand eligibility for the shots to millions more Canadians. The fourth-dose rollout could serve
Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says COVID-19 is still circulating widely and the risk of re-emergence remains. She advised Canadians to keep wearing masks and ensure vaccinations are up to date with the risk of a rise in cases
Smokers who are ready to quit will be supported by about 500 Man. pharmacists trained in smoking cessation tools and supports. People aged 18 and over are eligible for the program and can approach participating pharmacies for an initial assessment
The CIHR-funded project will apply a social justice lens to examine the pandemic’s impact on the mental health, substance use (opioids), food insecurity and precarious housing situations among equity-seeking groups such as Indigenous citizens, new