Tag: Ontario Health
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Still Searching for Answers: Blastomycosis Threat Lingers in Constance Lake First Nation
Unfinished business after a deadly outbreak Four years after a deadly blastomycosis outbreak struck Constance Lake First Nation near Hearst, Ontario, community leaders and residents say the work is far from over. A coroner’s jury has heard powerful testimony about ongoing health risks and the lingering fear that the fungal lung disease could strike again.…
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Ontario to Screen 100,000 for Hereditary Cancer and Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Ontario Launches Large-Scale Genetic Screening to Tackle Hereditary Cancer and High Cholesterol In a landmark move, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre announced that up to 100,000 residents of Ontario will participate in a five-year genetic screening project. The program focuses on identifying individuals at higher risk for hereditary cancers and a condition linked to high cholesterol…
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What Londoners Need to Know About This Fall’s Flu and COVID-19 Shots
What to know about this fall’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the London region As Ontario begins its respiratory virus season, residents in the London region can expect widespread access to flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall. Health units across Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford counties are coordinating vaccination campaigns to protect high-risk groups and the…
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Inspiring Hope with Research: Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Visits CAMH
Showing a Commitment to Science and Society When Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Vijay Thanigasalam, better known as Vijay, visited the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) this year, the moment underscored a shared commitment: advancing mental health care through rigorous research and smart policy. His June tour of CAMH’s Queen…
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New MCH laser prevents blindness in premature babies
New laser at MCH protects vision for premature babies Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has taken a major step forward in safeguarding the vision of the smallest patients. With the arrival of a specialized laser, MCH can treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) on site, eliminating the need to transport very fragile newborns to…
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MCH Laser Gives Sight Back: Preventing Blindness in Premature Babies
New laser brings hope to premature babies at MCH Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has added a specialized laser eye treatment to its neonatal care, thanks to a $120,000 grant from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. The new laser is used to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a potentially sight-threatening condition that affects…
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Windsor Regional Hospital Prepares for Respiratory Virus Season
Windsor Regional Hospital Readies for Respiratory Virus Season As the respiratory virus season approaches, Windsor Regional Hospital is actively preparing to manage potential surges in COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Hospital leaders stress that while current case numbers are low, proactive planning helps protect patients, staff, and the wider Windsor-Essex community. Current Situation…
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Flu, COVID and RSV Shots Encouraged for Northwest Residents
Northwest Health Authorities Urge Updated Vaccinations Residents across the Northwestern region are being urged to roll up for updated vaccines this fall. A Health Unit news release emphasizes that receiving the latest flu and COVID vaccines, aligned with the most current strains, is the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital…
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Northwest Ontario Residents Urged to Get Flu, COVID and RSV Vaccines This Fall
Fall Vaccination Push in Northwest Ontario Public health officials in Northwestern Ontario are encouraging residents to get updated vaccines for the flu and COVID-19, along with RSV protection. A health unit news release stresses that receiving vaccines with the most current strains remains the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and COPD Patients in Ontario
Ontario launches flu shot program and a clear call to vaccinate Ontario’s health authorities announced that seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be among the first to receive the flu vaccine this week, with broader access opening to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27. The move mirrors similar rollouts…