Roberts: My journey with mental illness
My journey with mental illness – Sharon’s Story by Sharon Roberts First, my parent’s story My Mum and Dad got married in their early 20’s. I was born a few…
Canada assists immigrant doctors
Canada has a plan to stop qualified immigrant doctors from driving taxis By Jenny Uechi Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada minister Ahmed Hussen makes an announcement in Vancouver about funding to…
Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know
By Celestina Olulode, BBC Newsbeat reporter 30 March 2020 If I have sex can I catch coronavirus? You might have thought about it but been too embarrassed to ask. To…
Canada’s revamped Food Guide
Canada’s revamped Food Guide has finally caught up with scientific evidence LESLIE BECK, RD THE GLOBE AND MAIL Three years ago, when the federal government asked Canadians about…
Agyepong cured of sickle cell anemia
Alberta woman 1st adult in Canada to be ‘cured’ of sickle cell anemia through stem cell transplant · Apr 03, 2018 An Alberta woman is the first adult in Canada to…
ACB Health Zone launched at Sandy Hill
Monday 26 November 2018 Some fifty community leaders, service providers and stakeholders were at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre on Nelson Street to witness the launching of a 12…
Ottawa Public Health: Response to Ottawa tornado
Ottawa Tornado fall out: Responding to Stressful Events The psychological impact of a stressful event can be immediate or delayed, and those affected directly or indirectly can feel…
Ottawa Public Health warning about mental health issues after the storm
Ottawa Public Health warning about mental health issues after the storm Sep 25, 2018 Health officials are concerned the victims of the storm have not yet realized the toll…
Reduce your risk of Lyme disease
Reduce your risk of Lyme disease while outdoors this summer (NC) Most of us can’t wait for spring. As soon as the sun shines and the temperature starts to…
Women’s forum on AIDS treatment
Women forum highlights progress in AIDS treatment Thursday 17 May Sandy Hill Community Centre on Somerset Street West, was the scene of the 2018 Voices for Women’s Health forum, organised…