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Media NoticesMedia Notices - Archived: 2006 2005 2004 November NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will deliver remarks at an event to mark the first United Nations-recognized World Diabetes Day. Participating at the event with Minister Clement will be representatives from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and more than 100 students from Stittsville Public School. Media are invited to attend. Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Time:
Event: 12:15 p.m. Media Inquiries: Laryssa Waler NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will deliver closing remarks at the Second Annual US - Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity, organized by the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health. The Forum will host scientists, as well as business and healthcare executives from both countries as they seek ways to forge a “cure and prevention strategy” for major mental illnesses. Media are invited to attend. Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Time:
The Minister’s participation begins at 4:15 pm Media Inquiries: Laryssa Waler October NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Sunday, October 21, 2007Members of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s mobile laboratory teams which have been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to contain the Ebola virus outbreak, have concluded their field work. The scientists will be available to brief media about their work: one team will be at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, and the other will join by conference call from the DRC. Date: Monday, October 22, 2007 Time:
Event: 12:30 p.m. CDT Media can also participate in the briefing by calling 1-888- 265-0464. The conference number is 21619536. Media Inquiries: Public Health Agency of Canada Kelly Keith September NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Friday, September 28, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will take part in the National Arts Centre Foundation’s National Roundtable on Healing and the Arts: Healthy Mental Development for Children and Youth. Media are invited to attend. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Laryssa Waler Alain Desroches NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Thursday, September 27, 2007On October 1, 2007, the Minister of Health Tony Clement will join the World Health Organization and Help the Aged UK at Canada House in London, England, to mark International Day of Older Persons. Together, they will unveil a key WHO tool in worldwide efforts to make communities – including those in Canada – better, healthier and safer places for seniors. In addition, Help the Aged, UK, will present an award to the Canadian Minister of Health, Tony Clement. Canadian media wishing to develop advance stories on the Government of Canada’s involvement in seniors health issues, or those outlets without representation in London, can can contact the officials below for more information on how this announcement will benefit Canadian seniors. For media located in London, the event will take place at: Time Location Media enquiries: Erik Waddell Alain Desroches NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, September 26, 2007The Minister of Health, the Honourable Tony Clement, will deliver a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the National Parks and Recreation Conference and Trade Show. The Miniser will be available for a photo opportunity and to answer questions from the media. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Alain Desroches NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Monday, September 17, 2007The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is sending scientists and their mobile laboratory to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist in controlling the outbreak of the Ebola virus in that country. The PHAC team will support and work with the World Health Organization’s team and the government of DRC. At a briefing for media, Dr. Frank Plummer, Scientific Director General, National Microbiology Laboratory, will introduce the scientific team being deployed. There will be an opportunity to see the portable lab system and the equipment being sent. Date Time Location Theatre For media desiring to participate via teleconference : Media Inquiries: Elaine Krawchenko NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Friday, September 14, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will speak at the opening ceremonies of the Canadian Public Health Association Annual Meeting, taking place in Ottawa from September 16-19. Minister Clement will be presenting the Public Health Hero Award to
Heather Crowe, posthumously, for her advocacy work against Minister Clement will also be making an announcement on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, Gary Lunn. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Patti Robson NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, September 12, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement and Industry Minister Jim Prentice will participate in the launch of the expansion of a vaccine manufacturing facility that will enhance Canada's capacity to respond to an influenza pandemic. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Deirdra McCracken Jessica Matteau August NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - August 3, 2007The Public Health Agency of Canada wishes to remind Canadians about the risk of West Nile Virus and the actions they can take to protect themselves. The risk of West Nile Virus is greatest in July, August, and early September. West Nile Virus activity varies across Canada. Currently, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are reporting higher numbers of human cases than usual for this early in the season. This may be due, in part, to the mild winter, wet spring and hot summer on the prairies, creating ideal conditions for Culex tarsalis, a mosquito that carries West Nile Virus. Alberta has one reported human case and is also reporting the virus is present in mosquito pools earlier than usual. In Ontario, both birds and mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus, but the province does not have any reported human cases at this time. West Nile Virus is mainly transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with the virus have no symptoms or they have flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, body aches and fatigue. In a small proportion of cases, less than one percent, the virus can cause severe illness, including meningitis and encephalitis. If you live in an area not known to have had WNV, a mosquito bite poses a relatively low risk, but obviously this risk is higher in areas where WNV has been reported. Anyone who has a sudden onset of flu-like symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. The chances of getting West Nile virus from an infected mosquito are low. While anyone can become infected with West Nile virus, the risk of severe illness increases with age. Here are some actions that Canadians can take to protect themselves from mosquitoes and the risk of West Nile Virus:
For further information about West Nile Virus, visit http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca or your provincial government or health department web site. Media Inquiries: Jean Riverin June NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - June 3, 2007The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will hold a media availability and teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific) to provide an update on the status of a group of Japanese students who have been detained in Vancouver due to their exposure to measles. After receiving test results and assessing the health status of the students, the PHAC has lifted the detention order and the students will begin to return home. Location Vancouver International Airport Media can also participate in the briefing by calling 1-888-265-0464. The conference code is 3273322. Media Inquiries: Alain Desroches May NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, May 16, 2007The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Mr. Steven Fletcher, will deliver the keynote address at the launch of World Hypertension Day 2007. Mr. Fletcher will be available for a photo opportunity and to answer questions from media following his speech.Date Time Location Rideau Club Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Alain Desroches NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, May 16, 2007David Sweet, Member of Parliament, (Ancaster - Dundas - Flamborough – Westdale), on behalf of Minister Clement, will make an important announcement regarding a major public health investment. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Doug Brown April NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will deliver the keynote address at a reception to launch Canada’s Child Health Summit. The summit will bring together child health experts, advocates, stakeholders and key influencers in the area of children’s health issues from Canada and abroad. Minister Clement will be available to answer questions from the media. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Alain Desroches NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will deliver remarks and make an announcement at a summit co-hosted by the Lung Association of Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Minister Clement will be available to answer questions from the media. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Alain Desroches March NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will speak at the Third Annual Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Parliamentary Breakfast. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Erik Waddell Alain Desroches February NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, February 28, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will make an announcement relating to the promotion of healthy pregnancy today in Ottawa. The Minister will be joined by Dr. André Lalonde of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Mary Simon of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Andrea Page of FITMOM Canada. Date Time Location Media Inquiries: Alain Desroches Erik Waddell January NOTE TO EDITORS - Friday, January 19, 2007The Public Health Agency of Canada would like to remind Canadians about the importance of preventing the spread of influenza, viral gastroenteritis and other viral infections during the winter months. This reminder is the result of some recent media reports, which incorrectly suggested the Agency recommends Canadians stop shaking hands. These reports do not reflect the Agency's recommendations on preventing the spread of influenza and other viral infections. The Agency also recommends frequent and thorough handwashing, along with other preventative measures, as an effective means to limit the spread of infection. Most people will recover from influenza within a week or ten days, but some - including those over 65 and adults and children with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cancer - are at greater risk of more severe complications, such as pneumonia. Between 4, 000 and 8, 000 Canadians can die of influenza and its complications annually, with many of these deaths occurring in the November to April period.. A list of preventative measures can be found on the Agency's website at the following links: Media Inquiries: Jean Riverin NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Monday, January 8, 2007In response to a request from the World Health Organization, the Public Health Agency of Canada is sending five experts, as well as a mobile laboratory, to Kenya to assist in that country's response to an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever. The five experts – ranging from epidemiologists to entomologists – will assist in the outbreak investigation and diagnosis and are expected to remain in Kenya for a three to four week period. The request for assistance came to the Agency through the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). The GOARN is a technical collaboration of existing institutions and networks that pool human and technical resources for the rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. The Agency regularly responds to requests for assistance through the GOARN. According to the WHO, 32 cases and 19 deaths of Rift Valley Fever virus have been reported in the flood-affected areas of Garissa district. Date Time Teleconference Number Media Inquiries: Alain Desroches Erik Waddell NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Wednesday, January 3, 2007Health Minister Tony Clement will make an announcement tomorrow at the labs of the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon. The Minister will be joined by: Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, the Honourable Carol Skelton; Mr. David Anderson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board; Dr. Lorne Babiuk, Director of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), and Canada Research Chair in Vaccinology and Biotechnology; Mr. Peter MacKinnon, President of the University of Saskatchewan; and Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. All of the speakers will be available to answer questions from media following the announcement. Media are invited to take part in a walking tour of the facility prior to the event. Cameras are permitted. Media are asked to sign-in when they arrive. Date Time News Conference Location Media Inquiries: Alain Desroches Erik Waddell Media Notices - Archived: 2006 2005 2004 |
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