The cause and effects of arthritis

The cause and effects of arthritis

September is Arthritis Awareness Month so this blog gives you just a little information about this disease which affects more than 6 million Canadians. John Hopkins Hospital defines arthritis and other rheumatic diseases as common conditions that cause pain, swelling,...
Seniors and emergencies

Seniors and emergencies

(This blog is based on a very useful article produced by the Ontario government’s emergency management group.) An emergency situation or an evacuation can be a frightening and confusing time. It is important that seniors are educated about: potential for emergencies...
Sepsis and septic shock

Sepsis and septic shock

The Mayo Clinic  and the Cleveland Clinic define sepsis as a serious condition which happens when your immune system has a dangerous reaction to an infection. This causes extensive inflammation and the organs affected work poorly or fail. Any type of infection can...
Improving life with a spinal cord Injury

Improving life with a spinal cord Injury

September is Spinal Cord Injury Month, and we are recognizing all the work that the Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario (SCIO) does for people with these types of injuries. SCIO has been one of Federated Health’s 21 participating charities since 1984. Having a spinal cord...
The Inside Scoop at MOF

The Inside Scoop at MOF

The MOF Federated Health campaign was run by two very capable chairs, Pauline Padmore and Gregory Collins. Both work in the Stakeholder Coordination area of Budget Secretariat in the Communications Services Branch. The ministry’s campaign had two executive Leads, Sara...