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04/19/2026

Diabetes in Canada: A Growing but Unequal Burden

Did you know?
🔹 Nearly 1 in 10 Canadians (3.9M people) live with diabetes
🔹 30% of the population has diabetes or prediabetes
🔹 260,000 new cases are diagnosed every year
But here’s what matters most:
📍 Where you live in Canada impacts your risk
Higher rates in Atlantic & Prairie provinces
Lower rates in British Columbia & Quebec
Indigenous communities and lower-income populations face a significantly higher burden

In Ontario alone:
15% prevalence (including undiagnosed cases)
$2.2 billion/year healthcare cost

The real challenge:
Diabetes is not just a medical condition; it's a social and public health issue driven by the following:
✔️ Income inequality
✔️ Access to healthy food
✔️ Healthcare accessibility
✔️ Structural inequities

And it’s growing:
Diabetes cases in Canada are projected to rise by up to 30% in the next decade.

Key takeaway:
To fight diabetes, we need more than treatment.
We need equity-focused prevention strategies.

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04/07/2026

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate its annual . A tradition going back to 1950 and as an anniversary of their inception, WHO has made the 7th of every April a day to celebrate and recognize the importance of the physical and mental well-being of individuals across the globe. The publicity and media spotlight focused on World Health Day allows WHO to create awareness of essential health issues that usually take a backseat. Each year, WHO spotlights an important health matter that transcends borders.

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate its annual World Health Day. A tradition going back to 1950 and as an anniversary of their inception, WHO has made the 7th of every April a day to celebrate …

04/07/2026

It's a dreaded topic, but, at one point, starting a conversation about is needed. Start the conversation.
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Are you or someone you love facing a serious illness?

Palliative care is designed to improve quality of life by providing support for your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

You don’t have to go through this alone. Palliative care can begin at any stage of illness, even alongside treatments. You deserve compassionate support through your healthcare journey.

To learn more about how palliative care can improve your quality of life, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/palliative-care.html

04/05/2026

Warmest thoughts and wishes to our clients, team members and partners celebrating this special day!
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03/26/2026

Ontario Budget 2026

In a tough global economic environment, the FordNation government's Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy responds positively to recommendations made in support of Home Care and children Autism services.

More money for and
The province says it is boosting funding for the Ontario Program to close to $1 billion annually, bringing it up to $965 million from $779 million last year. The province says the move will allow more kids to access clinical services, while strengthening capacity across the province.

is also getting a big injection, with an additional $1.1 billion over three years to support patients with more home and community care services. The province says the move will extent service to thousands more patients.

Funding to attach patients without a Physician.
An additional $325 million to connect Ontarians to Primary Care.

“The last year has been marked by significant change in the world around us,” Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said as he rose in the house to deliver the budget Thursday.

“Geopolitical forces that may have once felt distant have now reached our shores. Global economic and trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, shifting markets. Simply put — the world has changed, and we must change with it.”

The budget, titled “A Plan to Protect Ontario,” lays out some new spending on programs like home care, and post-secondary education, but also includes billions for tax breaks for buyers of new homes and small businesses.

03/07/2026

Remember to and change the battery on smoke detectors.

02/15/2026

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01/26/2026

Shoutout to 🛻, 🚔, 🚓, 🚒...Thanks to all who worked during the 🌨️☃️to enable our , 👩🏾‍🔬and other team members to get to the we support and rely on us for health 🦽and nutrition 🍽️ needs.

01/23/2026

A winter storm is expected this weekend. Stay safe and be prepared!
Check out our storm safety tips, important reminders, and key contact numbers to have on hand.
- For personal care, checkout our services https://www.icarehomehealth.ca/icare-services/
- For non-emergent Primary Care Physician support, call 1 (833) 950-1830, www.iCareVirtual.com - OHIP Covered. Our Virtual Care team can assist you with a variety of of health needs.

01/22/2026

We're into an old fashioned Canadian winter 🥶☃️ the next couple of days.
Warning of a for the Toronto area with temperatures expected to hover below the -30c with windchills, followed by a snow storm on Sunday.
Be prepared by:
• winterizing your emergency kits
• taking frequent breaks when shoveling snow
• wearing weather-appropriate clothes
Check on older family members, neighbours and friends, especially if they are ill or living with a disability.
Avoid unnecessary travel during storms. If you must travel, check the Ontario511 app for road conditions and driving information.
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01/20/2026

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