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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announces that Kesimpta is covered under the Ontario Exceptional Access Program and included on the Régie de l'assurance Maladie du Québec list of medications to treat adults living with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.

Book your vaccination appointments for Wednesday.

The Federation of Medical Women of Canada convened a task force to address the crisis in the Ontario school-based HPV immunization program.

Fundraising for worthy causes within the community can be challenging. Wawa's Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation launched a unique fundraising campaign that not only aims to support capital equipment needed for their Meditech Expansion Project but also help the environment.

The trend in all levels of government in Canada regarding the needed funding to sustain our health care system is one that according to the OMA, is on a downward swing. OMA called on all Provincial Premiers to demonstrate their commitment to health care.

The federal government supports the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth.

Prime Minister Trudeau led Canadians into National Volunteer Week, that runs from April 24, 2022 until April 30, 2022. In his statement Trudeau informed all Canadians of the importance of volunteering, and highlighted the impact made by so many volunteers.

Today, the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of $3,775,000, with $2 million going towards the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and $1,775,000 going towards 13 distress centers in Canada.

It is not uncommon for athletes to have pre-game rituals. Recognizing this, Wawa's Algoma Public Health Unit focused on hockey players, asking them to make simple ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 part of their pregame ritual.

Members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 60 calls for service over the weekend