AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHospital Access Disrupted by Flooding: Dauphin, Man. residents are anxious after the Dauphin Regional Health Centre closed due to flood damage, with the nearest hospitals 30+ minutes away and Premier Wab Kinew saying the province will push to speed repairs. Event Safety Linked to Care Capacity: Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival was cancelled because organizers couldn’t ensure a safe environment after flooding displaced emergency services and staff. Mental Health Funding at Risk: CMHA warns federal mental health and addictions funding is set to expire in March 2027, urging people to register for a July 23 webinar on what’s at stake. Heat Threats Across Canada: A heat dome is bringing dangerous humidex levels, with health officials in Saskatchewan warning of heatstroke risks and urging vulnerable people to limit time outdoors. Long COVID Brain Findings: A CAMH-led study reports strong new imaging signs of dopamine neuron injury in long COVID patients, pointing to possible new treatment directions. Food Safety Watch (Cyclospora): Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak keeps climbing past 1,500 cases, with detailed produce washing guidance released as the source remains unidentified. AI Investment in Health Services: Alberta is putting $50M over five years into the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, including funding tied to public health and faster services. Public Health Education: Canadian Council of Muslim Women launches a virtual SRHR learning series for Muslim and racialized women, covering contraception, safer sex, pregnancy, and perimenopause.
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