Patty Hajdu

Avec les cas et les hospitalisations qui augmentent, on doit avoir une approche Équipe Canada pour réduire la propagation du virus.

Terry owns the Nipigon General Store -- His shop serves families in Nipigon, who he says have stayed supportive through the pandemic. Our work through this pandemic has meant making sure that small businesses like Terry's can access supports and keep communities like Nipigon connected to the goods they need.

Si on présente des symptômes, l’auto-isolement est important pour arrêter la propagation de la COVID-19. Ceci est parfois impossible.Nous finançons un site d’isolement volontaire dans la Région de Peel pour aider les gens à garder leurs proches en sécurité.

Access to safe, accurate digital health tools is essential, especially during a global pandemic. This Digital Health Week, check out the digital tools that are helping us fight COVID-19!

Jon at Gear Up For Outdoors Ltd. is an awesome community partner -- over a decade ago, when I worked at Shelter House, he donated a stock of winter jackets and together, we created the Spread the Warmth winter clothing drive! There's still time to donate -- the drive runs until December 20th! Details here: https://www.gear-up.com//gear-up-for-outdoors-14th-annual-

L’accès aux outils et applications de santé en ligne est essentiel, surtout durant une pandémie mondiale. En cette semaine de la santé numérique, vérifiez les outils numériques qui nous aident à combattre COVID-19!

This week is HIV Testing Week, the first since Health Canada approved the first HIV self-test in Canada! Knowledge is power, and testing is an important way to beat the virus, prevent transmission, and fight the stigma. Cette semaine de dépistage du VIH est la première depuis que Santé Canada a approuvé le premier test d'auto dépistage rapide au Canada! Le dépistage est un moyen important pour prendre le dessus sur le virus, prévenir la transmission et lutter contre la stigmatisation.

Congratulations to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on their Trillium Gift of Life Network award for their dedication to saving lives through organ transplantation! I visited this past summer to see their commitment to the community, and how they've been adapting. Visit www.BeADonor.ca to register as an organ donor - it only takes 2 minutes to change someone's life.

Caught up with François-Philippe Champagne before Question Period this week -- We're both focused on the health and well-being of Canadians, at home and abroad.

No matter where or who we are, we all have a role to play in promoting positive mental health. Learn about the small, simple initiatives that make a big difference to your mental health and the mental health of others.

Today marks the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women -- Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses around the world. Our government has made addressing GBV a serious priority by creating the first-ever federal strategy to prevent it. Every day, women face violence without knowing where to turn for help, and every day, we recommit to their safety.

Family violence is often hidden from public view, making it harder to stop or prevent. Today, we announced more than $3.4 million to support three initiatives aimed at preventing family violence and supporting survivors. http://ow.ly/eqn750CuJe5