Tag Archives: Health
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says
Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday."At the national level, influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold, indicating the start of influe...
Dec 02, 2023
Battlefords Community Project plans Christmas giveaway bingo
A new non-profit group called the Battlefords Community Project are organizing a fun event to give back to the community. People are invited to attend the free Christmas Giveaway Bingo night. The even...
Dec 02, 2023
At first-ever health day at UN climate summit, Canadian doctors push for action
TORONTO - As global leaders prepare to meet for the first dedicated health day at a UN climate summit, Canadian doctors plan to use the platform to push for a new federal office dedicated to addressin...
Dec 02, 2023
Over $464K raised for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital through Give a Little Life Day Radiothon
This year's Give a Little Life Day Radiothon in Prince Albert was a huge success.The fundraiser was able to raise over $464,000 which will help ensure people can receive the best care possible at the ...
Dec 01, 2023
World AIDS Day marked in North Battleford with community event
In the heart of the Battlefords Metis Indian Friendship Centre on what would have been Matthew Shepard's 47th birthday, the details of the aftermath of his now 25-year-old murder play out in the Laram...
Dec 01, 2023
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says
TORONTO - Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday. "At the national level, influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold, indicating the star...
Dec 01, 2023
Raising awareness about treatment and prevention during World AIDS Day
Awareness, treatment, and prevention are just some of the messages being brought forward during World AIDS Day on Friday.The annual day, which first came about in 1988, not only brings awareness to HI...
Dec 01, 2023
New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide.People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8.The new Sui...
Nov 30, 2023
Give a Little Life Day back to raise funds for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital
UPDATE: As of 5 p.m., the total raised for the radiothon is $449,444.12 -- It's that time of year again in Prince Albert.The Give a Little Life Day Radiothon is happening on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p....
Nov 30, 2023
Create national breast-implant registry to help prevent complications: committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons health committee is echoing long-standing calls from plastic surgeons and patient advocates for a national registry to help prevent illness and problems linked to breast ...
Nov 30, 2023