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The spotlight is on mental health of police officers following the death of RCMP spokesman Sgt. Pierre Lemaitre, who took his own life July 29. City cops in distress have a variety of resources, said Ottawa Police manager of health, safety & lifestyles Angela Slobodian. Officers or family members with a “variety of life issues […]
MoreThe average person in distress phones 911. So who do 911 workers turn to during a mental health crisis? There’s a disheartening lack of resources for first responders, according to former Toronto paramedic Vince Savoia. “It’s a subject matter that most organizations do not wish to talk about. It’s something they’re very uncomfortable with and […]
MoreCanada’s largest police service “betrays” its officers by failing to develop a national mental health strategy, says a Mountie turned psychologist. “There’s known risks to police work. We know that it puts people’s physical and mental health at risk, so I think organizations have an obligation to care for their employees,” said Dr. Jeff Morley, […]
MoreOttawans will have to wait until Monday to find out what Mayor Jim Watson thinks about the public health unit’s stance against a new casino. Medical officer of health Dr. Isra Levy made it clear last week he doesn’t support expanded gaming in Ottawa — shy of suggesting council nix the prospect of adding a […]
MoreA leading men’s organization is hoping to use the power of the ’stache to reach bros across Canada for a three-year campaign addressing male sexual trauma and recovery. The Men’s Project is submitting a proposal to the Movember Foundation this week. “They’re expanding to mental health services and we can’t think of a bigger men’s […]
MoreBig New Yorkers aren’t exactly scarfing down apples and kale, so overweight patients at risk of obesity are being given “prescriptions” for fruit and vegetables. “I think it’s great. In principle, I say yes, we support it,” said Ottawa Public Health nutritionist Jamie Hurst. The pilot program — a public-private partnership — hands doctors and […]
MoreThere may be more victims in an alleged sex assault case against Scouts Canada volunteer Scott Graham Stanley, say Ottawa police. But how soon they will come forward — if at all — is unknown. “Chances are these boys are going to be carrying this for many years before they seek help, and that is […]
MoreNew Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath is making a “big mistake” by propping up a Liberal government, Conservative leader Tim Hudak told reporters in Ottawa Tuesday. “I’m deeply disappointed,” by the NDP supporting the Liberal party’s minority budget, said Hudak, adding Horwath is supporting a party that “crossed the line into corruption.” “This day-to-day soap […]
MoreA group advocating a supervised injection site in the ByWard Market is canvassing the neighbourhood Sunday seeking support from residents. “This is clearly a health crisis. We’re offering an alternative,” said Campaign for Safer Consumption Sites co-ordinator Chris Dalton. Ottawans using drugs have high rates of overdose, infection, and rising rates of communicable diseases such […]
MoreA new national transplantation research program will enhance the survival and quality of life of Canadians needing organ and tissue transplants. Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq made the announcement at the Ottawa Hospital Monday morning. With 4,500 Canadians on a waiting list each year, the program will provide important information to guide the development of […]
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