Catherine Mireault

Catherine Mireault Romagna is a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal. She is also completing a master’s degree in Veterinary Public Health and hopes to contribute…

MRSA-Infographic

…the Public Health Agency of Canada. MRSA is a bacterium (germ) that causes infections and resists commonly used antibiotics. The affected area might be swollen, red, painful, and have pus/drainage….

Kyle Healy

Kyle James Healy is originally from Sydney, Australia. He is completing a bachelor’s degree in science, majoring in biology, from abroad, at Macquarie University. He has a special interest in…

Dr. Rachael Milwid

After completing her postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University, Rachael joined the Public Health Agency of Canada in August 2021. Since then, she has used her mathematical modelling skill set in…

Data elements disclosed to federal authorities_PQ

…Fièvre (O,N,I) DLR articulaire ou musculaire Éruption cutanée conjonctivite Faiblesse /fatigue Symptômes neurologiques (O,N,I) si oui, préciser Autres sx (péciser) Durée des SX (jours) Complications (O,N,I) Hospitalisation (O,N, I) Acquisition…

Promotion, health

Health promotion encompasses actions and policies that enable people and communities to have control over and improve their health….

Social prescribing

Social prescribing is a holistic approach to improving health and well-being that emphasizes activities that strengthen connections to community and other non-medical supports and services. Healthcare providers use the familiar…

Point-of-care testing

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a practice of carrying out testing in settings such as a doctor’s office or a community health centre. The aim of POCT is to reduce diagnosis…

Incident management system

An incident management system refers to procedures for organizing staff, facilities, equipment, supplies, and communications during an emergency….