Isolation

• ‘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
  
• Millhaven Institution warden talks about structured intervention units

  Millhaven Institution is making strides to get more modern when it comes to the necessary isolation of some prisoners, and it comes in the form of structured intervention units.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
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• What makes a mother a mother? Oxford County duo helps moms reconnect after isolation

  Britney Bratt and Danica Dixon started the Oxford County Moms Club With the hope of sparking change and creating a community with other mothers in the area.

  Features

  May 8, 2023
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• Federal funding coming to Guelph organization to expand social prescribing program

  The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is giving a one-time grant of $83,457 to the Guelph Community Health Centre.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Renewed calls for mask mandate in Quebec schools

  Some COVID-19 observers are renewing their calls for a new mask mandate in Quebec schools.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
• Quebec health professionals perplexed by public health’s decision to end mandatory isolation

  Speaking at a press conference, Quebec's public health director, Dr. Luc Boileau, said they are relying on people's common sense, but some health professionals are perplexed.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2022
• Advocate concerned increased COVID-19 cases could mean isolation for N.B. seniors

  “No technology or phone or visiting at the window site is going to replace, you know, the loved one holding each other's hands,” said seniors advocate Cecile Cassista.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2022
• Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions for long-term care facilities impacting residents

  During waves five and six, where Omicron became the predominant variant, more than 2,000 cases were detected in long-term care — over half of which have been since March 1.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2022
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• Ontario changes COVID-19 isolation guidelines for close contacts

  The Ontario government has made changes to isolation guidelines for close contacts of those that are COVID-19 positive or are experiencing symptoms.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2022
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• ‘Good step in getting back to life’: N.S. enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan

  Nova Scotia will loosen some gathering and capacity limits Monday, but some folks are already looking ahead to March 21, when all restrictions are to be lifted.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2022