Health

Psychologist blasts RCMP’s handling of officers’ mental health issues

Canada’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, […]

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Curbing obesity with Rx for fruit, veggies

Big 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 […]

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Help out there for abused boys, men

There 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 […]

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Hudak: ‘Deeply disappointed’ NDP backs budget

New 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 […]

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Group asking Ottawa Market residents to support supervised injection site

A 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 […]

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Helene Campbell, feds offer new help for transplant patients, families

A 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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