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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Canada, a time to recognize the increased cancer risks faced by firefighters and to honour those who have been affected. Firefighters are regularly exposed to toxic smoke, chemicals, and carcinogens while doing their...
Fall Prevention Month
Fall Prevention Month is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the simple steps we can take to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. As people age, falls become a leading cause of injury, but the important thing to remember is that most falls are preventable....
Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025
Canadian Patient Safety Week: Putting Patients First Every year, Canadian Patient Safety Week reminds us how important it is to make healthcare safer for everyone. This national campaign, led by Healthcare Excellence Canada, encourages patients, families, and...
Healthy Aging Month
September marks Healthy Aging Month across Canada, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on the importance of living well as we grow older. With an increasing number of Canadians entering their golden years, it’s more important than ever to talk about how we can age...
Auto-Inflammatory Awareness Month
August is Auto-Inflammatory Awareness MonthEvery August, we take time to raise awareness about auto-inflammatory diseases. These conditions happen when the body’s immune system becomes overactive and causes unnecessary inflammation. Unlike autoimmune diseases, where...
Supporting Seniors and Caregivers Through Self-Care
Caring for seniors, whether as a professional caregiver or a family member can be both rewarding and demanding. Seniors, too, face unique challenges as they navigate health changes, loss, and shifts in independence. That’s why self-care is not a luxury but a necessity...
Spring Into Summer
Spring Into Connection: Rebuilding Social Engagement After a Long Winter As the chill of winter melts away and the days grow longer, there’s a natural desire to reconnect. With the outdoors, with our loved ones, and with our communities. For many seniors and...
May Is Vision Health Month: Protecting Your Sight in Canada
May marks Vision Health Month in Canada, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining good eye health and preventing vision loss. With an estimated 1.2 million Canadians living with vision loss and millions more at risk, regular eye exams...
Celebrating World Health Day: A Call to Prioritize Well-Being
Every year on April 7th, people around the globe come together to recognize World Health Day, a moment dedicated to raising awareness about pressing health issues and advocating for access to quality healthcare for all. Established by the World Health Organization...
Alzheimers Awareness Month
January is recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, a time to bring attention to one of the most common forms of dementia that affects thousands of Canadians and their families. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that impacts memory, thinking,...









