Etiket: health
The FTQ for better management of health and safety at work
This text is part of the special section Unionism Getting injured, becoming ill or losing your life because of your professional environment… April 28 is a day of national mourning…
APTS: 20 years of struggles and gains for the health sector
This text is part of the special section Unionism In 20 years of action on the ground, the Alliance of Professional and Technical Personnel in Health and Social Services (APTS)…
“Gardening in ruins”: let’s cultivate our garden, but with what effects on our health?
It seems that there is nothing more healthy and natural than growing your own fruits and vegetables. And yet, the spring activity much appreciated by Quebecers could hide some unpleasant…
proven health benefits
Published on 04/26/2024 4:07 p.m. Video length: 3 min Hugs: proven health benefits Hugs confer many benefits, they are good for your health, as health journalist Damien Mascaret explains on…
Police officers who ignore their powers in mental health cases
Found not criminally responsible five times since 2013, Isaac Brouillard Lessard had to respect release conditions determined by the Commission for the Examination of Mental Disorders (CETM) at the time…
Health: the secret of centenarians
Published on 04/24/2024 8:47 p.m. Video length: 2 mins Health: the secret of centenarians Once rare, hundreds are becoming more and more numerous in France, with even the emergence of…
the Minister Delegate in charge of Health promises “tracks” and “concrete proposals” against sexist and sexual violence
The Minister Delegate in charge of Health, Frédéric Valletoux, has committed to “zero tolerance” on France Inter. Published on 04/24/2024 12:09 Reading time: 1 min Frédéric Valletoux, Minister Delegate in…
The health system in Haiti on the brink of the abyss
On a recent morning at a hospital deep in the Haitian capital’s gang territory, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp, as a doctor and two nurses rushed…
health authorities warn of a record number of imported cases in France
Since January 1, nearly 1,700 imported cases have been recorded, compared to 131 in 2023 over the same period, according to the Director General of Health. Published on 04/23/2024 5:51…
Health Insurance sanctions ten Nobel Santé+ centers
Published on 04/23/2024 3:55 p.m. Video length: 2 min Dental care: Health Insurance sanctions ten Nobel Santé+ centers Due to fraudulent practices, Health Insurance has decided to deregulate ten dental…
The Haitian health system teeters on the edge of the abyss
(Port-Au-Prince) On a recent morning at a hospital deep in the Haitian capital’s gang territory, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp, while a doctor and two nurses…
the Chinese application poses “serious risks for the mental health of users”, according to the European Commission
In the sights of Brussels, which reserves the right to suspend TikTok Lite from Wednesday evening within the European Union, the “addictive rewards” of the application. Published on 04/23/2024 10:57…
Ten dental health centers in the Nobel Santé + network waived by Health Insurance
The centers concerned are accused of fraudulent practices. The damage is estimated at 2.9 million euros. Published on 04/23/2024 06:49 Update on 04/23/2024 06:54 Reading time: 1 min The medical…
Workers exposed to toxic cocktail of health risks from climate change, UN warns
A “staggering” number of workers are exposed to a toxic cocktail of health risks linked to climate change and are not sufficiently protected by existing regulations, the UN warned on…
Solar eclipse of April 8 | The Ministry of Health reports 28 cases of eye injuries in Quebec
The vision-related dangers of the eclipse were widely publicized in the media, and the Department of Health and Social Services decided to monitor the situation closely. He reports 28 cases…
More than eight in 10 French people say they are in favor of vaccination, according to a study by Public Health France
On the occasion of European Vaccination Week, the public health agency is publishing a set of figures on vaccination coverage in France. The Covid-19 vaccine continues to attract reluctance. Published…
What are the health impacts of wind farms?
Wind power is a form of renewable energy that emits low greenhouse gas emissions. Despite its environmental assets, Quebec must be vigilant in the deployment of wind farms since this…
The Broken Promises of Our Health System
In Quebec, we pay very dearly for a universal health system. But access to care is so bad that it sometimes seems like a denial of service. Posted at 1:55…
Allegations of collusion | Two health personnel placement agencies obtain a reprieve
The Public Procurement Authority (AMP) was forced Friday afternoon by the Superior Court of Quebec to temporarily remove two health personnel placement agencies from its Register of companies ineligible for…
Public Health France warns of an increase in cases in France
Since the start of the year, around fifteen clusters have been recorded, mainly in communities such as nursery schools, primary schools, daycare centers and nursery homes. Published on 04/19/2024 12:30…