Depression

Depression

We all react differently to the change of the seasons. But for some of us, the shorter days, colder weather, and lack of sunlight at this time of year can have an impact on our moods. About 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience depression at some point...
National Pain Awareness Week

National Pain Awareness Week

November 5-11, 2023, is National Pain Awareness Week. Nearly eight million Canadians suffer from chronic pain every day. Pain is a common part of living with many conditions, including arthritis, cancer, chronic migraines, Crohn’s disease, HIV, fibromyalgia, sickle...
November is Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month

November is Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month

November is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a group of conditions that inflame the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and disrupt your body’s ability...
FHC – National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

FHC – National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Federated Health Charities acknowledges the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential schools. We honour the survivors and those who did not make it home, and we acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools on...