For original article: click here. Métis Nation British Columbia says game is 'very pervasive' but only fraction of the problem. British Columbia is investigating allegations health-care staff in emergency rooms were playing a "game" to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients, behaviour officials describe as an overt example of … [Read more...] about CBC: B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played ‘game’ to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
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Government of Alberta: Weekly Q/A on COVID-19 (28-Apr)
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Common Questions about COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities (Videos)
Tammy, our Community Prevention Coordinator, will be posting videos to simply answer questions regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Video #1 - How do you get it? - What happens if you have it? - How can I stay healthy or not get it? - How do I say hello to my friends? - Where can I go these days? Click for link to video Video #2 - If I … [Read more...] about Common Questions about COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities (Videos)
Connecting is Important
Hi from your Central Alberta FASD Network Team! We at the Central Alberta FASD Network are taking the recommended precautions about COVID-19 very seriously and are all working from home these days, social distancing, and self isolating where need be. Despite being away from one another we are still finding ways to stay connected. We touch base … [Read more...] about Connecting is Important
CBC: Why watching alcohol intake is advised, but closing liquor stores would be a problem
CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2020 4:00 AM ET An addictions researcher recommends Canadians keep an eye on their alcohol intake as they hunker down against the COVID-19 outbreak. ‘After this is over, our health care system will require more resources if people can’t go back to earlier levels of alcohol consumption.’ Canadians can be forgiven if … [Read more...] about CBC: Why watching alcohol intake is advised, but closing liquor stores would be a problem
Letter to FSCD Families from Alberta Community and Social Services (CSS)
March 25, 2020 Hello FSCD Families, The ministry of Community and Social Services (CSS) is reaching out to you because we know the COVID-19 pandemic situation is an extremely challenging time for all Albertans and we know every family in Alberta is facing unforeseen pressures related to accessing community services such as day care and … [Read more...] about Letter to FSCD Families from Alberta Community and Social Services (CSS)