A new nursing program at Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) is helping youth with mental health and addictions issues to stay in school. It is estimated that 70% of mental health problems and illnesses begin during childhood or adolescence. The program’s Mental Health and Addictions Nurses work withContinue Reading
CFN – Yes this is the Earth Matters column. We are changing the title of this column for today out of respect and consideration for all this little flying animal does for us each day. Bees, which are critical to our food supply are experiencing immense life challenges due toContinue Reading
Mosquitoes in our area have tested positive for the West Nile virus and the Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Because both viruses are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, the Eastern Ontario Health is advising everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites. The Eastern equine encephalitis virus isContinue Reading
Cornwall Regional Physiotherapy is please to announce the addition of a brand-new shockwave therapy unit. Shockwave therapy has been around for many years, however previously the cost of the equipment was very expensive necessitating extremely high fees per treatment. These fees could range from several hundred dollars to overContinue Reading
CFN – The OutCare Foundation is pleased to announce that telemedicine is now being used for palliative care throughout the Champlain region. Thanks to the success of its recent Telelink fundraising campaign, more patients with a terminal illness can access the care they need. Telelink uses the latest technology to connect 12Continue Reading
CFN – The EOHU under Dr. Paul Roumeliotis boycotts CFN. No releases. No ads. But to withhold safety notices is something that the Unit and province should be embarrassed about. CFN is not one person. In August we are on pace for over 71,000 Unique visitors. We haveContinue Reading
CFN – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is being hailed as a villain by many Seniors and patients with type 2 diabetes after it was discovered that strips used to test patients blood will be limited and in some cases not covered by Provincial health plans any longer in a bidContinue Reading
CFN – Dr. Rob Kamermans of Coe Hill Ontario has become a Martyr to Medical Marijuana. The Pony Tailed doctor’s path has led him to controversy and the pages of media such as the National Post and his locals. The breaking point is his simple concept of helping hisContinue Reading
As a result of nearly 12,000 unfilled appointments so far this summer, coupled with constant hospital demand, Canadian Blood Services is forecasting a need for 51,000 appointments to be filled between now and Labour Day to replenish stocks. For that reason, Canadian Blood Services has extended the Blood SignalContinue Reading
CFN – Suicide. This week two of my local competing media are whaling about the suicide of Cornwallite Christopher Clarke in a Montreal prison. Condolences to the family and the issue is being investigated, but it’s odd and seems quite hypocritical for the Seaway News and Standard Freeholder toContinue Reading
CFN – Imagine waking one morning to find police officers towing your car out of your driveway. “What is the meaning of this!?” you demand. “Um, yeah…” says the officer, “Some people out west – we heard – drove too fast, or, maybe didn’t stop correctly, or droveContinue Reading
CFN – While it’s nice to see Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau talking about Marijuana we live in times that are very confusing. While our PM Stephen Harper supports the status quo “War on Drugs” the reality is that Marijuana is a trade issue and not one of cops and robbers.Continue Reading
CFN – Heat Stroke and other conditions can afflict those, especially seniors in this actual spurt of Summer. CFN contacted City Hall today but sadly with temps hovering over 40 C with the humidex at least until Thursday Cornwall Ontario officials are refusing to take action. So CFN is sharingContinue Reading
No employer…shall take a disciplinary measure against, demote, terminate or otherwise adversely affect the employment of such and employee, or threaten to do so. CFN – It’s a paradox that the very facilities designed to care for our aging loved ones can sometimes put them at risk. And if theContinue Reading
CFN – Many people would like to grow some food however they suppose their apartment or small living space will not allow such a project. Believe it or not, all of us can grow a wee bit of food as long as we have access to some sun and waterContinue Reading
CFN – Because this story has multiple layers and spans five years, here are the basic facts: A man was physically assaulted then tied to a table by his personal support worker (PSW) at a senior’s home called Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge. That was on May 25th, 2008. The LodgeContinue Reading
CFN – I had the opportunity to learn more about the new Telestroke program at CCH in Cornwall Ontario. Chief of Staff Dr. Lorne Scharf sat down and explained the program more in a one on one video interview. Dr. Scharf also gives more information about strokes andContinue Reading
Enter the Genesis CS1000 Pain Relief Light Therapy The Genesis Pain Relief Light™ is a powerful new technology. This effective handheld medical device alleviates pain and stimulates/accelerates healing at the cellular level by concentrating broad spectrum light (400-1400 nm) through an innovative fluid-based filter. Broad spectrum provides for aContinue Reading