New B.C. Self-Screening Program Will Improve Accessibility of Cervical Cancer Testing
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Released: 1-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
New Cancer Research Plan Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
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Released: 22-Jan-2024 9:45 AM EST
The Growth of E-mental Health Services is Showing Promising Outcomes
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Released: 10-May-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Mother’s Day 2023: Maternal Mental Health
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Released: 4-May-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Government of Canada invests $6.5 million in research to support the health and mental wellbeing of young children
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of $6.5 million over five years for six projects funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Mental Health in the Early Years (MHITEY) initiative. MHITEY, led by the CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, will help to advance Canada’s mental health strategy by identifying solutions for safe and equitable programs and services for diverse populations, and through adopting, adapting and improving the use of evidence-based practices in clinical, community, and public health settings.
Released: 24-Feb-2023 1:30 PM EST
Notice to the Media: MP Fragiskatos to Announce Investment in Health Care Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, will announce an investment that will support the work of research teams across the country to improve health care for Canadians.
Released: 10-Nov-2022 9:40 AM EST
Compassion is the Heart of Healthcare
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Released: 21-Jul-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Grade 9 Student from Ottawa is first Canadian to win neuroscience world championship
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)15-year-old Helene Li from Ottawa competed against 30 students from six continents over eight days of tests and question-and-answer rounds to become the 2022 International Brain Bee World Champion. The Brain Bee is the world’s premier neuroscience competition for teenagers.
Released: 14-Jan-2022 10:05 AM EST
Government of Canada creates Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Canada’s health research community responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic from the time the first cases were identified in late 2019. Over the past two years, researchers across the country have rallied together to create new scientific knowledge and provide critical evidence to guide Canada’s response to the pandemic and keep Canadians safe. As the pandemic evolves, they continue to work on issues facing Canadians and their work is and will continue to help with our recovery from this pandemic.
Released: 12-Jan-2022 9:45 AM EST
Government of Canada backs over 5,500 trailblazing Canadian researchers
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Prominent and emerging researchers focus on the environment, health, reconciliation, economic development and more
Released: 10-Aug-2021 12:50 PM EDT
Ask a Scientist: Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Ask a Scientist: Should I consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19?
Released: 26-Apr-2021 12:00 PM EDT
Ask your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions to CIHR’s Scientific Directors
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Released: 20-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Be a Donor – Saving lives during COVID-19
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Released: 11-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Spring forward: What are the health impacts of time change?
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Released: 27-Feb-2021 7:00 AM EST
Rare Diseases: Not So Rare
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)February 28th is Rare Disease Day. This day holds special significance for thousands of patients and families as rare diseases are almost certainly the most common disease class affecting children in Canada.
Released: 25-Feb-2021 9:00 AM EST
Rare diseases: More common than you think
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Released: 24-Feb-2021 9:30 AM EST
Government of Canada invests in first-of-its-kind research study on the health impacts of inactivity
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $3.34 million in research to understand the health impacts of extended periods of inactivity and the effectiveness of preventative measures to mitigate the impact of inactivity on our health. This investment will support eight teams of researchers whose data collection will begin in spring 2021.
Released: 29-Jan-2021 8:55 AM EST
UN and Canada to Present Roadmap for COVID-19 Recovery
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)The Global Research Collaboration brings research funding agencies, and their collective budget of $100 billion, together with UN entities to map out recovery efforts based on science
Released: 12-Jan-2021 9:00 AM EST
New Year’s resolutions: Staying healthy and active during lockdown
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 20-Dec-2020 8:55 AM EST
The toll of COVID-19 on elderly Canadians: Loneliness during the holiday season
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 18-Nov-2020 4:20 PM EST
CIHR and UN Officials to hold briefing on UN Research Roadmap on the COVID-19 Recovery
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Dr. Hoffman will provide an overview of the research priorities in the Roadmap and discuss how socio-economic recovery efforts for COVID-19 can be designed to stimulate equity, resilience, sustainability and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Released: 3-Mar-2020 10:35 AM EST
Spring Ahead: What is the impact of time change on our health?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 27-Feb-2020 12:05 PM EST
Rare diseases: More common than you think
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 26-Nov-2019 9:00 AM EST
Can we really predict who’s at risk for addiction?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 19-Nov-2019 11:55 AM EST
19 Novembre Journée international des hommes
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 19-Nov-2019 11:30 AM EST
Busting the Gender-Bias Myths Surrounding Men’s Health
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 18-Nov-2019 2:05 PM EST
Comment pouvons-nous combattre la résistance aux antimicrobiens?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 18-Nov-2019 1:35 PM EST
How can we combat Antimicrobial Resistance?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Released: 5-Jan-2018 10:05 AM EST
Health Impacts on Families Affected by Winter Storm
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Released: 13-Dec-2017 10:05 AM EST
Your Diagnosis May Surprise You: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Media Pitch
Released: 4-Dec-2017 9:00 AM EST
When Will the Violence End? / À quand la fin de la violence?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada / Journée nationale de commémoration et d’action contre la violence faite aux femmes au Canada
Released: 29-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EST
The Risk Remains Real: HIV/AIDS / VIH/Sida : Le Risque Demeure Bien Réel
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Media Pitch
Released: 28-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Facing Up to Our Mistakes: An Apology to the LGBTQ2 Community
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Media Pitch: As a diverse minority group, LGBTQ2 individuals have faced, and continue to face, various forms of discrimination, which result in reduced access to health care, a greater likelihood of becoming homeless and a high risk of being bullied or physically assaulted.
Released: 27-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EST
Overcoming Opioids: Researching Mental Health and Addiction
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Media Pitch: People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use problem compared to the general population. At least 20% of people with a mental illness have a co-occurring substance use problem.
Released: 20-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Government of Canada Announces Investment of More Than $40m in Child Health Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)November 20, 2017 – Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Released: 14-Nov-2017 9:00 AM EST
Preserving Antibiotic Effectiveness: It’s a Question of Life or Death
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)World Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13-19
Released: 9-Nov-2017 9:00 AM EST
Remembrance Day: Can Exercise Help with PTSD?
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)CIHR-promoted researchers explore Post-traumatic stress disorder
Released: 30-Oct-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Six World-Class Research Teams to Investigate Overcoming Therapeutic Resistance in High Fatality Cancers
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Azrieli Foundation and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) are pleased to announce the recipients of the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program’s 3rd call for proposals. These world-class research teams will direct their focus towards new frontiers in cancer research.
Released: 30-Oct-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program / Programme de recherche en santé Canada-Israël
Released: 14-Sep-2017 11:50 AM EDT
The Government of Canada Invests in Lifesaving Opioids Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)7.5M grant will fund research into preventing opioid overdoses and treating opioid dependency.
Released: 14-Sep-2017 11:40 AM EDT
The Government of Canada Invests Over $21M in Innovative Health Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Today, the honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, was at the CHU de Québec – Laval University Research Centre, to highlight a total investment of over $21M in cutting-edge research from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Released: 31-Jul-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Dr. Karim Khan Named Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Announcement for a new Scientific Director at CIHR
Released: 28-Jun-2017 10:30 AM EDT
Supporting the Next Generation of Indigenous Health Researchers
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced today that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are investing $8M to form a cross-country mentorship network for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples considering a career in health research.
Released: 22-Jun-2017 10:30 AM EDT
Study Shows Seniors with Dementia Are on the Rise
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Study shows seniors with dementia are on the rise. Dr. Yves Joanette is available to speak about the disease.
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