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Diabetes prevention program back in Owen Sound

Owen Sound Sun Times article published on Apr. 6, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Denis Langlois, Owen Sound Sun Times Dr. Bruce Stanners says a diabetes prevention program in Owen Sound has helped to improve many lives since its start five years ago. “The outcomes have been excellent,” the local family physician, who serves as medical adviser for the program, said in an interview Wednesday. “We've seen a subjective side and objective.

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New 'Health Check' toolkit can improve primary healthcare for people with developmental disabilities |Montreal Gazette

Montreal Gazette article published on Apr. 1, 2016. Article in full pasted below. CNW News Release, Montreal Gazette Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care.

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Health care initiative aims to ease wait times for Syrian refugees |The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail article published on Mar. 28, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Mahnoor Yawar, The Globe and Mail

At a clinic for Syrian refugees at Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital last month, a team of doctors met their first challenge: A family of 10, including eight restless, hungry children, stepped in for their first check-up.

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Central Lambton FHT Expanding Mental Health Services in Petrolia

BlackburnNews.com article published on Mar. 16, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Stephanie Chaves, BlackburnNews.com Local Mental Health Services Expanding A new walk-in site in Petrolia will provide mental health services to local youth. St. Clair Child and Youth Services has teamed up with the Central Lambton Family Health Team to provide the clinic at the Englehart Health Park site. St.

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