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Media Notices - 2012

Media Notices:

May

May 18, 2012

Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will provide remarks at the plenary session of the 65th session of the World Health Assembly.
Date
Monday, May 21, 2012
Time
3:15 pm (CET)
Location
Salle des Assemblées, Palais des Nations
Avenue de la Paix,
Geneva, Switzerland
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

May 7, 2012

Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will attend and give remarks at a press conference hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Date
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Time
11:30 am (EDST)
Location
Ballroom
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 8S7
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will make an important announcement regarding neuroscience research.
Date
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Time
11:00 a.m. (EDST)
Location
Auditorium
MaRS Centre
101 College St.
Toronto, ON
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

April

April 17, 2012

Notice to the Editors
Health Canada today released the April 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).

This edition contains an article on a suspected association between the long-term use of the antibiotic minocycline for the treatment of acne in adolescents and two serious autoimmune disorders: drug-induced lupus erythematosus (a type of lupus), and autoimmune hepatitis (liver inflammation).

It also includes an article on the painkiller fentanyl and a suspected association with "serotonin syndrome" when fentanyl is used in combination with other drugs known as "serotonergic agents" (drugs that induce the release of the chemical serotonin in the brain, such as certain types of antidepressants and anti-migraine drugs). Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction involving too much serotonin in the body.

Finally, the issue contains a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.

The April 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
Media Inquiries
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983

April 16, 2012

Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.

Also available in Inuktitut

Portable Document Format(PDF Version - Inuktitut only - 49 K)
Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, with the Honourable Keith Peterson, Minister of Health and Social Services, Government of Nunavut, will announce a new approach to health funding in Nunavut.
Date
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time
10:30 a.m.
Location
Nunavut Legislature Building - Lobby
926 Federal Road,
Iqaluit
Nunavut
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

Government of Nunavut
Ron Wassink
Communications Specialist
Department of Health and Social Services
867- 975-5710

March

March 19, 2012

Notice to the Media
Parliamentary Secretary of Health Colin Carrie will make an announcement to support the development of standardized skills, knowledge and techniques for case management in the health care system.
Date
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time
3 p.m. EST
Location
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Main Lobby
209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

March 19, 2012

Notice to the Media
Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George - Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding improved access to quality nursing services in rural and remote Canada.
Date
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time
10 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Location
University of Northern British Columbia
Learning building
Room 10-1546: Nursing Lab
Prince George, BC
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

January

January 24, 2012

Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.

Also available in Chinese

Portable Document Format(PDF Version - Chinese only - 46 K)


Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will hold a media availability to discuss the recent announcement of the creation of a national advisory committee on Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs)
Date
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Time
10:00 a.m.
Location
300 West Georgia Street, Suite 808
Library Square Tower
Vancouver, BC  V6B 6B4
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

January 10, 2012

Note to Editors
Health Canada today released the January 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This edition is themed around children (aged 0-18 years) and the importance of reporting adverse reactions in this age group.
It contains an article on a suspected association between second-generation antipsychotics (also known as atypical antipsychotics), and cardiometabolic adverse reactions such as weight gain, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
It also includes an article on the limited availability of scientific data for drugs prescribed in children, along with an announcement highlighting research projects being undertaken by the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network to increase the evidence available for drugs used in this age group.
Finally, the issue contains an overview of adverse reaction reports received by Health Canada involving children in 2010, as well as a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
The January 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
Media Inquiries:
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983

January 20, 2012

Notice to the Media
On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga - Brampton South, will make an announcement on home care in Canada.
Date
January 23, 2012
Time
11:30 a.m.
Location
Canadian Home Care Association
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle,
Suite 704
Mississauga, Ontario
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200

January 19, 2012

Notice to the Media
The Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will be joined by the Hon. Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Minister of Health.

The Ministers will make an important announcement that will help support improvements in the healthcare system across the country.

The Ministers will also make an announcement to help increase the number of health professionals in the province.
Date
Friday, January 20, 2012
Time
9:30 a.m.
Location
West Winds Primary Health Centre
3311 Fairlight Drive,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7M 3Y5
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Canadian Institutes of Health Research
613-941-4563

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200

January 11, 2012

Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.

Also available in Chinese

Portable Document Format(PDF Version - Chinese only - 69 K)


Notice to the Media
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary on Health, will make an important announcement on traditional Chinese medicine.

Minister Aglukkaq and Colin Carrie will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks.
Date
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Time
10:30 a.m. EST
Location
Victoria Room
Metropolitan Hotel
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1R3
Media Inquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200

January 10, 2012

Note to Editors
Health Canada today released the January 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This edition is themed around children (aged 0-18 years) and the importance of reporting adverse reactions in this age group.
It contains an article on a suspected association between second-generation antipsychotics (also known as atypical antipsychotics), and cardiometabolic adverse reactions such as weight gain, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
It also includes an article on the limited availability of scientific data for drugs prescribed in children, along with an announcement highlighting research projects being undertaken by the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network to increase the evidence available for drugs used in this age group.
Finally, the issue contains an overview of adverse reaction reports received by Health Canada involving children in 2010, as well as a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
The January 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
Media Inquiries:
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Date Modified: 2012-05-07

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