AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCancer Care & Imaging Infrastructure: Alberta is getting its first cyclotron in Calgary to speed radiopharmaceutical testing and cancer treatments, with a new Foothills Medical Centre centre expected to be operational by 2029. Pediatric Oncology Philanthropy: Hyundai Hope on Wheels brought $200,000 to Atlantic Canada for childhood cancer care, including support for new chemotherapy prep space and clinical trials at the IWK and Janeway. Health Tech & Research: A study links transient ischemic attack (TIA) to a higher long-term dementia risk, with the increase strongest in the first year and lasting for decades. Heat & Seniors: New University of Ottawa research suggests overnight cooling alone may not fully protect older adults during multi-day heatwaves. Food Insecurity & Mental Health: Research connects food insecurity to depression, suicide attempts, and worse health outcomes for adolescent mothers. Indigenous Health & Reconciliation: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events continued across Canada, alongside renewed calls for accountability over residential schools. Public Safety & Medical Emergencies: A crash at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta, B.C. killed two and injured two after a possible medical emergency. Caregiving Pressure: A Canada-U.S. comparison highlights a looming family caregiver shortage, with Canada’s gap widening faster. Community Wellness Retail: Healthy Planet opened a new GTA location in Scarborough, expanding access to fresh foods and wellness products.
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