Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to expand Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in Alberta. IYS is an internationally recognized care model that makes it easier for young people and their families to find the help they need. The full release is available online. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Sherry Romanado (Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, Que.) and Liberal MP Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil, Que.) announced more than $52 million in funding over five years to the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) and McGill University to improve access to health and social services professionals for Anglophone communities in Quebec. The full … Read more
As of Oct. 2, more than five million Canadians are now covered under the CDCP and can receive the dental care they need. In Ontario, over two million people are covered under the CDCP and more than one million Ontarians have received care. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced over $13 million in funding to 15 community-based organizations to help make sexual and reproductive health services more accessible for people in Canada. Through the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund, these projects support activities such as developing resources for health care providers, carrying out public awareness activities, and … Read more
Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It has been used safely by millions of Canadians for decades, including during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Contact media@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced close to $17 million in funding over five years to five post-secondary training institutions to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities across Western Canada. The full release is available online. Contact guillaume.bertrand@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced more than $78 million in funding over five years to seven organizations including five Atlantic post-secondary training institutions to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities. Initiatives include increasing access to care, improving recruitment, internship and placement opportunities in Francophone communities as well as training … Read more