Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

World Mental Health Day Special Event: Exclusive Screening of “When Hope Breaks Through”

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “When Hope Breaks Through”, the newly released film, from award winning director Matthew Wagner, is already receiving a lot of buzz and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and Ontario Shores Foundation are thrilled to be offering an exclusive viewing including a Q and A with the star of the film, Mike Shoreman Tuesday October 10, World Mental Health Day.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “When Hope Breaks Through”, the newly released film, from award winning director Matthew Wagner, is already receiving a lot of buzz and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and Ontario Shores Foundation are thrilled to be offering an exclusive viewing including a Q and A with the star of the film, Mike Shoreman Tuesday October 10, World Mental Health Day.
  • 'When Hope Breaks Through’ is the inspiring story of Toronto’s Mike Shoreman, diagnosed with a neurological condition that left him with paralysis, vertigo, hearing loss, and vision challenges, ultimately leading to depression and a mental health breakdown.
  • The film explores the mental health crisis in Canada and beyond, including our relationship with our own mental health, as it immerses the audience in Mike’s epic crossings of the five Great Lakes.
  • Media interviews with Mike Shoreman are available.

Trapped in an Abusive Relationship? Start Healing Today and Learn How to Live an Abuse-Free Life.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Dr. David Hawkins, Clinical Director, Marriage Recovery Center and Bestselling Author, describes these critical books as "essential tools for victims suffering the trauma of abuse."

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  • Dr. David Hawkins, Clinical Director, Marriage Recovery Center and Bestselling Author, describes these critical books as "essential tools for victims suffering the trauma of abuse."
  • Overcoming Abusecapitalizes on Davison's breadth and depth of experience as a counselor and friend to the victims of abuse.
  • These encyclopedic volumes include resources and personal stories told by victims of abuse as they heal and triumph over abuse.
  • No truth is left untold in this presentation of the etiology, symptomology, and prognosis for the patterns of the trauma of abuse.

Diva releases its 2021/2022 annual Impact Report

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Toronto, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diva International Inc. (Diva), the makers of The DivaCup, the #1 Menstrual cup in the world today, released their Impact report for their 2021/2022 fiscal year.

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  • Toronto, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diva International Inc. (Diva), the makers of The DivaCup, the #1 Menstrual cup in the world today, released their Impact report for their 2021/2022 fiscal year.
  • In 2021, Diva identified four core impact pillars: Access to Safe and Affordable Menstrual Products; Menstrual, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Care; Gender Equity, Empowerment and Liberation; and Environmental Stewardship on which to focus their advocacy work.
  • The latest impact report outlines the full details and results of their work under these pillars with 8 key partnerships.
  • To read the full 2021/2022 Impact Report please click HERE.

Leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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Monday, March 7, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'
  • The report highlights the need for some crucial workplace improvements for hundreds of the RCMP's Detachment Services Assistants, mostly women, across Canada.
  • Detachment Services Assistants serve as the first point of contact in every RCMP detachment across the country.
  • She has published over 175 journal articles, 45 chapters and given over 350 presentations and invited talks.

Diva announces their 2021/2022 impact program partners

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

They seek to erase the stigma surrounding menstruation and shed light on the unique challenges faced by people who live in the margins.

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  • They seek to erase the stigma surrounding menstruation and shed light on the unique challenges faced by people who live in the margins.
  • They have also partnered with a few Indigenous Communities to bringMoontimeReusable Kitsto young people going through their rite of passage and learning about theirmoontime(period).
  • No More Secrets delivers over 38,000 menstrual products per week to community members in need.
  • PERIOD has volunteer chapters and partners in 49 states and in over 50 countries.

MEDITECH Podcast Features Influential Voices in Healthcare

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211201005139/en/
    The series features interviews with some of the most well-respected voices in healthcare technology, including HCA Healthcares CNO and Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Englebright , Esteban Lopez, MD, MBA and physician thought leader at Google Cloud, Healthcare IT Todays Colin Hung, and Healthcare Excellence Canadas President/CEO Jennifer Zelmer .
  • One good thing that came out of the pandemic was that healthcare proved to itself that we can actually change pretty quickly, said Hung, during his podcast .
  • Podcast host and MEDITECH AVP Christine Parent believes that this series provides important perspectives during a time of unprecedented transformation in the healthcare industry.
  • Each MEDITECH Podcast episode offers a unique healthcare perspective in 20 minutes or less, making them a perfect listen for anyone with a busy schedule.

CloudMD Announces Results of the Annual General & Special Meeting

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CloudMD Software & Services Inc. (TSXV: DOC, OTCQB: DOCRF, Frankfurt: 6PH) (the Company or CloudMD), a healthcare technology company transforming the delivery of care, has announced the results of its annual general and special meeting (AGM) held today, November 9, 2021.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CloudMD Software & Services Inc. (TSXV: DOC, OTCQB: DOCRF, Frankfurt: 6PH) (the Company or CloudMD), a healthcare technology company transforming the delivery of care, has announced the results of its annual general and special meeting (AGM) held today, November 9, 2021.
  • The Company further announces that it has appointed Duncan Hannay and Karen Adams to the Board of Directors of CloudMD.
  • It is a very exciting time for CloudMD and I am confident in our ability to continue adding long term shareholder value.
  • CloudMD is transforming the delivery of healthcare using technology and by providing a patient-centric approach, with an emphasis on continuity of care.

CloudMD Strengthens Board with New Director Nominations and Announces Change of Auditors

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The new Board of Directors will consist of five directors, including two new nominees for election.

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  • The new Board of Directors will consist of five directors, including two new nominees for election.
  • Ms. Adams is currently President of CloudMD as well as its Global Head, Enterprise Health Solutions.
  • Their experience in governance, advisory, and executive leadership strengthens and complements our incumbent Board of Directors.
  • CloudMD is transforming the delivery of healthcare using technology and by providing a patient-centric approach, with an emphasis on continuity of care.