QSA's Week in Healthcare (#6, 2025)
Canada funds sexual health services; Perinatal mental health guidelines released; Jordan's Principle procedural changes; Seniors' care initiatives in Manitoba; Nicotine Replacement Therapies regulation extended.
Start Date: 2025-02-08
End Date: 2025-02-14
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Canada Increases Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
The Government of Canada announced over $1.7 million in funding to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services, especially for marginalized communities. This initiative aims to enhance care for 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous, and racialized populations through projects led by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada. These projects focus on developing tools and resources for healthcare providers and patients, including guidelines for menopause-specific services.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Guidelines for Treating Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Pregnancy Released
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments released new guidelines for treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Health Minister Ya'ara Saks emphasized the guidelines' role in supporting clinicians to diagnose and treat these conditions, which affect one in five during pregnancy and postpartum. The guidelines are intended to improve early identification and treatment strategies, including resources such as "Seeds of Hope" for patients and families.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
