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Too many patients are restrained

September 15th, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Too many patients are restrained)

A recent study confirms that one in four psychiatric patients in Ontario was restrained or isolated while in treatment

The use of control interventions, including physical and mechanical restraints, acute control medications and seclusion, is understood to be a method of last resort in care facilities and hospitals. However, according to a new analysis [opens to PDF] from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), nearly one in four (24%) individuals admitted to a designated mental health bed in Ontario experienced at least one type of control intervention during their hospitalization.

Patients admitted to a general hospital, as opposed to a psychiatric hospital, were actually more likely to experience the use of restraint(s). (more…)

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Walking at VIU for the AIDS cause

September 15th, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Walking at VIU for the AIDS cause)

National event raises funds to provide support and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities. On Thursday September 22, AIDS Vancouver Island will hold its Nanaimo and area AIDS Walk at Vancouver Island University.

As many as 68,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Canada. One third of them don’t even know it. There is no cure and no vaccine to prevent new infections. Women make up a growing proportion of people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Canada. (more…)

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Nontoxic approach to treating cancer

September 8th, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nontoxic approach to treating cancer)

Fighting Cancer presents overview of the ‘Gorter model’, the research behind it, and ways to strengthen natural immunity

The Gorter Model is described as an integrative, nontoxic approach to cancer treatment that mobilizes the immune system. It was developed by Robert Gorter, a medical doctor, who recovered from cancer by using nontoxic treatment and no chemotherapy or radiation. Gorter based his model on self-experience, extensive research, and decades of clinical practice.

Now Dr. Gorter and co-author Erik Peper, a professor from San Francisco State University, have written a book called “Fighting Cancer: Mobilize Your Immune System Using the Gorter Model.”  Fighting Cancer presents a clear overview of the Gorter model, the research behind it, and strategies for strengthening natural immunity. (more…)

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Soles remembering souls

September 8th, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Soles remembering souls)

Nanaimo hip hop artist SirReal will rap about loss this Sunday September 11th as he pays tribute to his brother, Nick

The subject of suicide is no longer something that people keep hidden in the dark, ashamed to talk about. There are many conversations going on and people are learning to reach out to others and to look for help themselves. Suicide is now a topic that people want to know more about, from learning how to recognize the signs of suicidal behaviour in others to learning about how to help. (more…)

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Suppressing schizophrenia

September 1st, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Suppressing schizophrenia)

Mental health advocate Susan Inman says schizophrenia is invisible in Canada’s new mental health strategy

In 2007, the Government of Canada established a group called the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop a national mental health strategy. The commission, headed by Michael Kirby, is due to release its strategy document in early 2012. A draft copy of that strategy [opens to PDF], not intended to be available to the public, is currently being finalized. (more…)

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Grassroots group set to open houses

September 1st, 2011 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Grassroots group set to open houses)

Nanaimo Transitional Housing group opens two houses for homeless people in Nanaimo this week

The Victoria Human Exchange Society has been successfully assisting people in need of housing for 19 years—and now the organization’s Nanaimo branch is opening two transitional houses, one for men and the other for women.

Community organizer and Nanaimo Transitional Housing chairperson Leanne Salter says the houses will provide shelter for up to six months to people who might come to Nanaimo and find that they are homeless, couch surfing, or unexpectedly without shelter. An on-site facilitator will assist with community service referrals and the search for stable housing. The transitional housing is drug and alcohol-free. (more…)

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