by Lecri | Feb 3, 2024 | Stories, Women
Black History Month recognizes the role of the Black community in the history of Canada, as well as celebrates the achievements and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s history and culture. As we recognize the achievements of Black communities in... 
by Lecri | Jan 26, 2024 | Charities, Health, Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
Federated Health Charities has been working with the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario since 2020 to improve the lives of people and families living with sickle cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects mostly people of African descent though other forms of... 
by Lecri | Jan 19, 2024 | Alzheimer, Educational, Health, Health Hints
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Together with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Federated Health Charities are on a mission to increase awareness about Canadians’ brain health and dementia risk. Increasing our awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s and... 
by Lecri | Jan 13, 2024 | Health Hints
Happy 2024, everyone! If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution to improve your health, whether it’s to eat better or start using that gym membership, only to fall into old habits after a few months, weeks or even days, you’re not alone! Almost 70% of Canadians who... 
by Lecri | Dec 15, 2023 | Educational, Health, Health Hints
‘Tis the season to be jolly but December is also the busiest time of year for first responders and ERs across Ontario. Here are 12 tips to stay healthy and safe during the holidays: 1. Cooking and smoking are the leading causes of home fires in Ontario. Never leave a...