What is the Ontario Health Funding Opportunity for FNIMUI Lower-Limb Preservation?

To be eligible for the Ontario Health Funding Opportunity for FNIMUI Lower-Limb Preservation, you must be: A First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) community or organization Located in Ontario Focused on supporting people with diabetes or vascular issues Learn more about the funding Who can apply for the funding? You can apply if […]
What Happens to Healthcare Access During Wildfires in Manitoba?

Wildfires in Manitoba have forced thousands of people from their homes. Right now, over 17,000 residents have had to leave towns like Flin Flon and Thompson because of the fires. Clinics are closed, hospitals are moving patients, and care homes are relocating residents. Even breathing is harder, with smoke filling the air and causing health […]
What Is Culturally Sensitive Care?

Did you know that more than 450 ethnic and cultural groups live in Canada? That means patients come from many different backgrounds, speak different languages, and have unique beliefs about healthcare. But here’s the problem: not all healthcare programs are set up to provide culturally sensitive care. When healthcare doesn’t respect a patient’s culture, they […]
Canada’s Care Forward Program: Canada Funding Opportunity at a Glance

If you’re looking to improve access to care in your community, Canada’s Care Forward program could give you the boost you need. If you are part of a healthcare team, community organization, or a group serving remote or underserved populations, this national program provides real support to help you bring your ideas to life. Here’s […]
Leasing Wheelchair/Medical Vans for First Nations: Benefits and BCR Challenges

Does your community struggle to access safe and reliable healthcare or transportation, or are you having BCR challenges? Many First Nations communities face big challenges when it comes to getting wheelchair-accessible or mobile medical vans. One of those challenges is that around 40% of First Nations people live in remote areas. If you’re in this […]
Can You Buy Accessible Vehicles Without a Public RFP?

Did you know the public RFP process in Canada can take up to 280 hours from beginning to completion? That’s a long time when your team needs an accessible vehicle now. Maybe you’re running a health program or transportation service. You want to serve more people, but the RFP process feels like a slow-moving train. […]
How Can Your Organization Help Prevent Homelessness in Vancouver?

Did you know: Homelessness in Vancouver affected over 2,420 people in 2023 alone? The number is growing every year, and each person represents a story, a struggle, and a gap that hasn’t been filled. If you’re part of an organization trying to tackle this crisis, it probably feels overwhelming. How can you make a real […]
What Is Reaching Home? Canada’s Program to End Homelessness

Reaching Home is a Canadian government program that funds local efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness. It supports a wide range of services, such as emergency shelter upgrades, housing help, mental health support, and Indigenous-led programs. The program focuses on helping people move from homelessness into stable, safe housing. Learn more about Reaching Home Who […]
How Does Community Paramedicine Improve Chronic Disease Management?

Did you know that almost half of Canadian adults live with a chronic disease like diabetes, heart disease, or COPD? That means millions of people need regular healthcare to stay healthy. But here’s the problem—many of them face barriers to accessing it. If you work in healthcare, you’ve seen it happen. People miss appointments because […]