Toronto -May 7, 2015 The government is adopting all six recommendations from the Ontario Health Innovation Council (OHIC) to support more Ontario-made health technologies, improve health innovation, patient care and spur economic growth. As proposed in the 2015 Ontario budget, the government will: Create a dedicated Office of the […]
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Ontario Launches Support for At-Risk Youth with Mental Health Issues
Supporting Youth with Mental Health Issues and Setting Them Up for Success Ontario is investing $390,000 in a research pilot project to help stop the cycle of homelessness for Toronto youth. The pilot, which will improve the health and quality of life of 30 previously homeless youth, includes: Social support for youth, including guidance from […]
Expert Panel to Develop Health Care Plan for Scarborough and West Durham Region
April 10, 2015 – Toronto, ON An expert panel has been created to address infrastructure needs as well as improve access and integration of acute health care services in the Scarborough and West Durham region. At the direction of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, a panel has been struck to develop a health […]
Ontario Investing $44 Million in Home and Community Care
Province Expanding Physiotherapy Services; Helping Seniors Live Independently Ontario is helping more seniors maintain their strength and recover from illness or injury so they can continue to live more independently. The province is investing more than $40 million over four years to help seniors with complex medical conditions who have experienced a recent loss of […]
$28 Million for Mental Health
Ontario Investing $28 Million in Mental Health and Addictions Services Ontario is investing in local mental health and addictions organizations to provide care closer to home for people who are experiencing mental health and addictions challenges. The province is also creating a province-wide registry of mental health beds to connect those experiencing a mental […]
Harper Government Announces $100M Investment to Support Victims of Violence and Their Children
February 20, 2015 – Toronto Today, Minister of Health Rona Ambrose announced a 10-year, $100 million investment to prevent, detect and combat family violence and child abuse, just one of the many ways the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to stand up for victims. Family violence is an important issue that unfortunately […]
MediaEvent.ca – Celebrating our first 50 posts
Thank you to all the newsmakers whose events we have already featured on MediaEvents.ca. Our goal for the site is to provide an online platform to help build profile for announcements and events in the new social media age by providing a generic “third party” site that is easily linkable and shareable on sites […]
Minister Ambrose announces boost in fight against cancer – New research aimed at preventing cancer and improving care for patients
TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2015 Minister Ambrose announces boost in fight against cancer – New research aimed at preventing cancer and improving care for patients The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today marked World Cancer Day by announcing over 80 innovative cancer research projects across Canada, thanks to investments by the Canadian Institutes of Health […]