Chronic Illness

• 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.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• ‘It was extremely lonely’: App aims to bridge gaps for people with chronic illness

  A 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.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2023
  
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• London, Ont. study highlights technology in providing mental health support

  Dr. 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.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2023
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• Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low income people excluded

  The program is aimed at 84,000 Quebecers with a "severely limited capacity for employment'' such as a chronic illness or mental health condition.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2023
• ‘Frustrating’: Family urges B.C. to fund new drug for young kids with cystic fibrosis

  Oliver 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. 

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
• Expanding camp in N.S. includes program for kids in grief, with ample time for fun

  The 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.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2022
• 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."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 26, 2021
• Chronically ill patients still facing confusion over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Quebec

  The 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.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Survey finds 1 in 4 Canadians not taking medication properly

  A new survey shows 26 per cent of those surveyed admit to having taken medication differently than prescribed or stopping to take it without consulting a medical professional.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Cystic fibrosis drug found to be ‘life-changing’ in new Dalhousie study

  The drug that could increase the life span of a person living with cystic fibrosis by nine years on average, isn’t available in Canada.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2020