Bill Atwood

As the number of measles cases continues to rise across the province, Ontario’s top doctor is now highlighting how the southwestern part of the province has so far been the hardest hit. Four public health units in this region – Southwestern public health, Grand Erie public health, Huron Perth public health and Chatham-Kent public health – have seen a combined 71.1 per cent of the 1,243 total cases in Ontario since this outbreak began last October.

Transgender and non-binary children and youth in the region have a significantly lower sense of belonging and poorer mental health outcomes than their cis-gendered peers. So found a 2021 youth impact survey conducted by the Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region, a partnership of more than 800 organizations in the region.

New statistics from Grand River Hospital show that hospitalizations and emergency room visits for youth experiencing eating disorders jumped significantly during the pandemic. That’s in keeping with national trends seen as the COVID-19 crisis set in

The president of a union which represents 27,000 Alberta health workers, including paramedics, is calling on both the Ministry of Health and Alberta Health Services to do more to prevent service disruptions and “code red” situations across the province.

Canada Post made the decision to close its Blairmore location for one day on April 29 due to the repeated actions of a disgruntled customer who refused to wear a mask inside the building. A sign at the post office on that day said that it was closed “Due to the abusive treatment of employees of this post office and some customers’ inability to follow face-covering policies as set by Canada Post.

It is common knowledge that good physical health is key to good mental health and overall well-being. Which is why the Recreation and Wellness Services at Mount Royal University have collaborated to initiate a program called “Steps to Well-Being” to help promote physical well-being, and active lifestyles among students. Calgary Journal reporter Bill Atwood spoke to Kandi McElary and Bjorn Billehaug about the success of the program: The program offers students who are referred by a care provide

While a diagnosis of Ahlziemer’s or another form of dementia is life-changing for patients, it can exert serious negative effects on their loved ones as well.

Kerby Centre’s Thrive Program is more than a grocery delivery service for older adults. Thrive is about personal connection, bringing people together.