Chronic Illness
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Disability Pride Month works to end stigma, offer supportThe Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission said in a statement that disability is common and will affect nearly all of us at some point in our lives.Health4 hours
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Smoke, heat and the effects on those with chronic illnessMany places in Saskatchewan are dealing with air quality and heat advisories and some of those with underlying conditions are greatly feeling the effects.Health4 hours
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New book launched for children with chronic illnesses'The Dream Machine' by Candace Amarante tells the story of a 16-year-old girl living with osteogenesis imperfecta who witnesses her sister fracturing her leg in a skiing accident.CanadaSep 27, 2023
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‘It was extremely lonely’: App aims to bridge gaps for people with chronic illnessA new app is connecting those in the chronic illness community. Healp is designed to bridge the gap between medical professionals, partners and those living with a chronic illness.HealthJun 21, 2023
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London, Ont. study highlights technology in providing mental health supportDr. Cheryl Forchuk, assistant scientific director at Lawson, said that the purpose of the study was to see if technology could improve a patient's overall lifestyle and well-being.HealthMar 15, 2023
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Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low income people excludedThe program is aimed at 84,000 Quebecers with a "severely limited capacity for employment'' such as a chronic illness or mental health condition.CanadaJan 29, 2023
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‘Frustrating’: Family urges B.C. to fund new drug for young kids with cystic fibrosisOliver Narciso's lung function began declining suddenly last year and he spent two weeks in the hospital this summer undergoing tests, according to his mother, Miriana Narciso.HealthAug 31, 2022
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Expanding camp in N.S. includes program for kids in grief, with ample time for funThe non-profit relies on fundraising for about two thirds of its $2.5-million operating budget. It's gone from about 30 campers in its first summer in 2011 to 3,500 campers a year.HealthJun 12, 2022
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West Kelowna country music fundraiser for MS eyes another record-breaking year"My family has always been very very close and for this little grassroots thing to come out of Kelowna is my way of really helping out my family and showing my support."LifestyleApr 26, 2021
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Chronically ill patients still facing confusion over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in QuebecThe Health Ministry says anyone eligible because of a chronic illness will receive a call from their doctor. Others will have to wait until the province receives more vaccines.HealthApr 19, 2021
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