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Gloucester boy ‘falling through cracks’ at school
Leland Warren has been at home, instead of school, for more than a week. The autistic seven-year-old isn’t receiving enough support from the public board to accommodate him, his mother told the Sun. “I’ve made it clear, they need to find a solution,” said Debra Warren of Gloucester. “They’re not fit to deal with Leland’s […]
MoreHealth report finds access to care an issue
Nearly all of Eastern Ontario residents have a primary care provider, but less than half can access care the same or next day, according to a report released Thursday. That puts us lower than the provincial average of 60%. Measuring Up, the annual report from Health Quality Ontario, found province-wide, slightly more than half of […]
MoreCop’s death ‘angers’ me
Former Toronto paramedic Vince Savoia has been raising awareness about the mental health of first responders through the Tema Conter Memorial Trust. “Every case is really different,” said Savoia. “I believe, honestly, that it’s an accumulation of issues both at home and at work.” Savoia said Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban’s death marks the 22nd suicide […]
MoreWell-loved Ottawa police officer dies at Elgin St. cop shop
A high-ranking Ottawa Police officer who exhibited “kindness and warmth” took his own life at Elgin St. headquarters Sunday, the same day cops killed in the line of duty were honoured with a memorial service on Parliament Hill. Sources say Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban, 43, was found in his office and is believed to have […]
MoreKids and sugary drinks don’t mix
Graeme Bali’s 10-year-old daughter knows the best way to rehydrate when playing soccer. “It’s 100% water on her team,” said Bali. “I’ve only seen popsicles twice.” Bali is the general manager of the Nepean City Soccer Club, which implemented a healthy snacks policy two years ago as part of its commitment to promoting an active […]
MoreBlood thinner for pregnant women ineffective: Study
A daily injection to the belly for pregnant women at risk of developing blood clots is ineffective, according to a study by researchers at the Ottawa Hospital. “It’s very typical that women are willing to take risks for the pregnancy for the potential benefit,” said senior scientist Dr. Marc Rodger, head of TOH’s thrombosis program. […]
MoreOttawa Hospital lab to benefit thousands of cancer patients
Cancer care in Eastern Ontario is about to be personalized – and expedited. A new lab giving patients access to the latest experimental cancer therapies means test results, which used to take six weeks, will be reduced to two days and patients can begin treatment sooner. “I think it’s going to have both immediate, as […]
MoreHospital food overhaul urged
He’s like the Jamie Oliver of hospital food. A UK-based “better hospital food” advocate is bringing his campaign to Ontario, calling for fresh, local food to be served. “It seems to me as if hospitals in Ontario are at the beginning of the journey of becoming more like England,” said Alex Jackson, “and that’s a […]
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