e-health Newsletter April & May 2011
Grants announced for cancer-fighting research
The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to announce new funding for cancer-fighting research across the country, including more than $13 million to researchers in Ontario. Read more...
Local immunization clinics
Your immunization record is an important part of your health history. Be sure to get copies of your immunization record as well as copies of your children’s immunization records from your family doctor and keep them in a safe place. Read more...
There's no place like our home
Residents and families say Providence Manor is the best long-term care home in the province, according to results of the most recent satisfaction surveys. Read more...
New emergency planning project focuses on children
Putting the spotlight on children as victims of a radiological disaster is the driving force behind a new research project that includes emergency management experts from Kingston’s university hospitals. Read more...
Program looks to motivate residents to revisit their resolutions
An initiative through KFL&A Public Health’s Motiv8 program is challenging residents to revisit their New Year’s resolutions. The initiative is focused on reversing the rising tide of obesity and chronic disease in our community by helping residents eat well, get fit, and live life. The initiative is a follow-up from Motiv8’s annual Holiday Challenge: Maintain, Don’t Gain that the agency promotes through the holiday season. Read more...
Improving Access To Care For Kingston Seniors
Kingston-area seniors have improved access to care and greater quality of life because of innovative programs that bring support right to their homes. Read more...
Patients and caregivers want more support at the end of life
You can’t predict how and when you’ll die but you likely have expectations for your end of life care, according to a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by a Kingston General Hospital researcher. Read more...
Queen's student team wins national health care challenge
The Queen's team led by faculty mentor Jane Johnston recently won the National Health Care Team Challenge.Queen’s students recently earned top prize at the first annual National Health Care Team Challenge (HCTC). Read more...
