Tag: Community Health
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: How a Mobile Clinic Is Transforming Health for the Homeless and Low-Income
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to Those Who Need It Most Where you live should never determine your access to essential health services. For people experiencing homelessness and those with limited means, chronic conditions like diabetes can quickly become life-threatening when care is out of reach. A growing number of mobile clinics are answering this need,…
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: Mobile Clinic for the Homeless
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to the Street and Shelter When traditional clinics aren’t accessible, a mobile health unit can be a lifeline for people living on the margins. Diabetes care on wheels is a growing model that delivers essential services—screening, vaccinations, education, medication management, and nutrition guidance—directly to shelters, encampments, day centers, and neighborhoods with…
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AGAT Foundation: Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care
Overview: A Foundation Rooted in Community Service Raising money and awareness for cancer care is at the core of the AGAT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AGAT Laboratories. For 45 years, AGAT Laboratories has delivered analytical laboratory testing and data-driven solutions across a wide range of sectors, from environmental consulting to life sciences. The Foundation…
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Public Tours Announced for New Ambulatory Health Hub in St. John’s
Overview: A New Pillar of Primary and Specialty Care in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services has announced a public tour day for the highly anticipated ambulatory health hub at Unity Health Centre, located at 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s. The former Costco building is set to begin patient care on Tuesday,…
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Green Thumbs, Healthy Futures: How Gardening Helps Prevent Cancer in Children
Growing a Green Thumb Could Help Prevent Cancer Helping children develop a green thumb isn’t just about cultivating plants. A new rapid review from a University of Alberta public health team suggests that gardening initiatives for children and youth can support lifelong health, including lowering cancer risk. The research highlights how gardening can address several…
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Gardening for Kids: A Green Path to Lower Cancer Risk and Healthier Futures
Introduction: A Growing Promise in Public Health Helping children cultivate a “green thumb” could offer lifelong health benefits beyond fresh vegetables. A rapid review led by Christina Gillies, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, found that gardening initiatives for children and youth may serve as a primary prevention strategy to reduce cancer risk…
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Saskatchewan Urges Public to Get Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Public Health Push: Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Residents across Saskatchewan 6 months and older can now access free seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The rollout was highlighted at a joint event held at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, where Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer and Indigenous health authority officials outlined how residents can obtain…
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Saskatchewan Health Officials Urge Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Residents
Community Outreach Highlights the Importance of Seasonal Vaccinations At a recent joint event at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, Saskatchewan’s top medical voices underscored the importance of getting the seasonal flu shot and the annual COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is simple: protect individuals, families, and entire communities by making vaccines accessible to all residents aged six…
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Share Tradition, Not the Flu: Saskatchewan Vaccination Drive Opens with 11,500 Bookings
Fall Immunization Program Kicks Off Across Saskatchewan Saskatchewan health officials mark the start of the province’s annual Fall Immunization Program, emphasizing the importance of protection against influenza and COVID-19. With more than 11,500 residents already booked for immunizations, this year’s push aims to reduce hospitalizations and keep communities healthier as respiratory illnesses typically rise in…
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Age Strong, Live Long: A Celebration of Healthy Ageing in Mayo
Overview: A community rally for healthy ageing In a vibrant celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2025, more than 200 members of the public gathered at the Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 1, for the “Age Strong, Live Long” event. This lively gathering highlighted the importance of healthy ageing and community wellbeing, bringing…