The Province is cementing its commitment to universal mental health and addictions care for all Nova Scotians through legislative changes introduced today, October 13. Amendments to the Health Services and Insurance Act allow the minister of Addictions and Mental Health to establish insured service programs
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“Wrap-around Care” Model Helps Address Gaps in Mental Healthcare
With over 1.3 million Canadians currently struggling with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Pure Life Healthcare Management is working to offer a wrap-around care model for better healing, according to CEO Doug Page. The model allows individuals to walk in and have a single
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Physical health care for the severely mentally ill
Mental and physical health are two sides of the same coin, each affecting the other to determine our overall health. There is long-standing evidence for the connection between the two, particularly for those with a severe mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis), who are
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New primary care model created to dispense nutrition advice: Newsroom
Culinary medicine combines the expertise of physicians, registered dietitians, and chefs to help patients improve their personal nutrition and ease health problems through delicious foods, including a variety of fruits. (Photo credit: Getty Images) DALLAS – Aug. 22, 2023 – Expert advice on nutrition delivered to
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Opinion: Is Danielle Smith’s overhaul of Alberta health care restructuring or revenge?
Open this photo in gallery: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is shown during a news conference in Edmonton on Nov. 8.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Drawn and quartered was a medieval form of execution in which the victim was hanged, cut into four pieces, and the parts
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Nieisha Deed’s mission? More mental health care for Greater Boston’s Black community.
PureSpark an organization dedicated to addressing disparities in Greater Boston when it comes to mental health care. It’s the state’s first wellness directory for Black people, designed to remove the stigma around seeking mental health care and provide resources to those who may not be
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International Dog Day: Tips to take care of your dog’s dental health
Proper dental care is important for your dog’s overall health and well-being. Just like us humans, dogs too suffer from various dental issues which include gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. This International Dog Day2023, invest in some good dental treats and accessories as
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Almost 4,000 people on mental health care waitlist in Waterloo-Wellington
According to CMHAWW CEO Helen Fishburn, there’s been a ‘massive influx’ of youth needing and using mental health services county-wide WELLINGTON ‒ Approximately 4,000 people are currently waiting for mental health care in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. This is one of several statistics Canadian
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