| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce supports to improve well-being of health workers and help internationally educated health professionals enter the workforce more quickly. Minister Holland will be joined by representatives of partner organizations.
| Health Canada | statements
At COP28, leaders from around the world have the opportunity to discuss the importance of adapting our health systems as our climate continues to change. This aligns with the Government of Canada's plan to address the health effects of climate change and our commitment to work with other nations to safeguard the well-being of everyone.
| Health Canada | statements
This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), a time for Canadians to learn more about addiction and how we can support people looking for help with substance use.
| Health Canada | statements
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about lung cancer and the actions we can take to help prevent it and reduce the stigma associated with this disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer for men and women in Canada. With nearly 30,000 Canadians diagnosed every year, it is also the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada.
| Health Canada | news releases
Most people will experience grief, whether related to the death of someone close to them, the loss of their health and independence, or any other significant loss that is deeply felt.
| Health Canada | statements
On National Nurse Practitioner Week, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of nurse practitioners (NPs) who provide essential care for us and our loved ones.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $700,000 in funding from the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Fund to support projects led by the Sexual Health Nova Scotia Society and the Association of New Canadians to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for these communities across Atlantic Canada.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $700,000 in funding from the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Fund to support projects led by the Sexual Health Nova Scotia Society and the Association of New Canadians to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for these communities across Atlantic Canada.
| Health Canada | statements
More than ever before, digital technologies are becoming central to the health and well-being of Canadians. This Digital Health Week, we want to recognize how digital health is transforming the delivery of care and improving health outcomes across Canada.
| Health Canada | statements
Everyone experiences pain from time to time, but for one in five Canadians pain is a part of their every day. This week is National Pain Awareness Week. It’s a time to raise awareness about chronic pain, the severe impact it can have on people’s lives, and the resources that are available to support those living with pain.
