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Thu, 2007-03-22 00:00
Growing up, taking risks From the Canadian Health Network
It's normal for teens to experiment, but they can still stay healthy and safe...Read more >>>
Thu, 2007-03-22 00:00
Creating community online From the Canadian Health Network
Internet support groups for women provide tangible health benefits...Read more >>>
Thu, 2007-03-22 00:00
Canada 's new Food Guide Read more: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html
Mon, 2007-03-19 00:00
A new study led by York University researchers reveals that a staggering number of Canadians working in long-term care facilities suffer violence on the job. Most are women, and many are immigrants or from marginalized racial groups.
This report on the...
Mon, 2007-02-26 01:00
Love your heartFrom the Canadian Health Network
Make the right fat choices for healthy cholesterol levels....Read more >>>
Mon, 2007-02-26 01:00
A healthy workplace is good for your health! From the Canadian Health Network
Learn how to be a neighbour at work...Read more >>>
Mon, 2007-02-26 01:00
Say No to the HPV Vaccine But say yes to regular Pap testsby ALICIA PRIEST
From Shared Vision
If you're a young woman, a woman who isn't yet sexually active, or parents of a young girl, listen up.
Read more >>>
Mon, 2007-02-26 01:00
Why does a woman have a higher risk of dying following a heart attack or a stroke than a man? Lisaten to Dr. Amit Suri of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada on Contact from ViocePrint . On the show, he discusses a Foundation report that...
Mon, 2007-02-12 01:00
How to survive our patchwork health care Like all too many Canadians, I could draw from personal experiences with the health-care system, along with family and friends, and pull together a list of near disasters, lengthy waits and incredible...
Mon, 2007-02-12 01:00
CDM Bulletin: Medicare and the "European Model"Does parallel private insurance in other countries reduce wait times and improve cost efficiency?
From Canadian Doctors for Medicare
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Mon, 2007-02-12 01:00
Mammography: An It's Your Health article from Health Canada In certain situations, women are advised to have breast X-rays, known as mammograms, to detect breast cancers at their earliest possible stage of development. Mammography is an imaging technique...
Mon, 2007-02-12 01:00
Until Our Hearts Are On the Ground"Aboriginal Mothering, Oppression, Resistance and Rebirth"
A landmark collection including 16 chapters written by various authors. For more details and ordering info: http://www.yorku.ca/arm/untilourhearts.html
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
Health Council of Canada releases third annual report to Canadians The report, entitled Health Care Renewal in Canada: Measuring Up?, assesses the progress made in health care renewal and the fulfillment of federal, provincial and territorial commitments...
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
How being Black and female affects your healthFrom the Canadian Health Network
Many complex factors affect the health of Black women....Read more>>>
* On the CHN Women page: SPOTLIGHT on Black women's health, highlighting Web resources from the...
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
Take care of your brainFrom the Canadian Health Network
It's the vital link to every other part of the body...Read more>>>
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
Her Own Way: A Woman's Guide to Safe Successful Travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 2006
Now, more than ever, this booklet is a woman's key to safe and successful travel. Since the first edition was published nearly 10 years ago, the...
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Prevention and HPV Vaccine Public Health Agency of Canada, 2006
This article presents timely information on the human papillomavirus, including recommended ways to protect yourself from infection, and answers questions you may...
Mon, 2007-02-05 01:00
Evidence for Homeopathic Medicines Natural Health Products Directorate, 2006
The Natural Health Products Regulations require all homeopathic medicines to have a licence before being sold in Canada. Licence holders are issued a product number which must...
Wed, 2007-01-24 01:00
Sage Publications offering free access to journalsSage Publications Inc. will be offering free f ree online access to current and back issues of selected SAGE Gender studies journals until 31st March 2007. https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?...
Tue, 2007-01-16 01:00
Creating Healthy Personal Relationships: An Information Booklet for Aboriginal Women This booklet is for anyone who wants more information about dealing with abuse or violence in a personal relationship. It includes an overview of the legal rights of...
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