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Canada is known for having one of the best health care systems in the world. Citizens and permanent residents have easy access to high quality, prepaid medical and physician services. Together with its fresh air and clean environs, quality produce and province-based health programs, learn how Manitobans enjoy active and healthy living to the fullest.
Quick Facts
- The Health Sciences Centre is the largest hospital in Winnipeg employing around 6000 people.
- Research has shown that immigrants are less likely to take advantage of mental health services than non-immigrants.
- According to studies done by the Immigrant Health Program at the Elisabeth Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, immigrants and refugees are healthier than the general Canadian population when they arrive, but their health suffers after they start living in Canada.
Newest Health Care Articles
Want to supercharge your brain? Start walking!
Did you know that too much sitting can actually change your brain—for the worse? Recent studies show that an inactive… Read more »
5 tips to stay fit and healthy in the winter
It can be hard to motivate yourself to stay active in winter. You probably have excuses like “It’s too cold… Read more »
Tips to stay connected to your home country while living in Canada
One of the biggest challenges while living away from your friends and family back home is staying connected. Things like… Read more »
Going through a crisis of confidence? Here are 3 steps to get out of it
“It’s more socially acceptable to be our own greatest critic than it is to be our own cheerleader.” We all… Read more »
Recent Health Care Articles, CLB3-4
5 things to know about the Canada Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is the newest federal program designed to help Canadians afford dental care. The program… Read more »
How to stay fit and active indoors
Did you know that leading a sedentary lifestyle puts you at 112% higher risk of developing diabetes and 147% higher… Read more »
5 effective and easy ways to handle extreme heat this season
We all look forward to warm summer days but the temperatures we’re experiencing right now can be too much. Extreme… Read more »
Tips to protect yourself and your family during flu season
Flu season in Canada starts from late fall until winter. Protect yourself and everyone around you by following these tips:… Read more »
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Related Activities
Health Workshops
This is a series of workshops related to health. Workshops 1 is geared towards CLB 3-4. Workshop 2 is geared… Read more »