Heather Mulligan

Great things are possible when government and innovation sectors come together to create ecosystems that advance new treatment options and improve outcomes for people with cancer, not only in New Brunswick, but across the Atlantic region. Congratulations @govnb.bsky.social

Exploring the Health and Wellbeing Impacts of Alcohol Expansion in NS A mini conference exploring the health and wellbeing impacts of alcohol expansion in Nova Scotia communities and populations.

#NovaScotians deserve to know how expanded alcohol sales could impact our health and communities. Join IWK Health, @ccsacanada.bsky.social, @InjuryFreeNS & @cancersociety.bsky.social and hear directly from the experts and those with lived experiences: www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-...

We applaud the PC Party of #NewfoundlandandLabrador for committing to modernize medical travel. Those in rural and remote areas face steep barriers when accessing essential cancer care. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians deserve equitable access to healthcare, no matter where they live. #nlpoli

Important context: the US made 21 the minimum age for tobacco and vaping products nationwide in 2019. Canada hasn’t. Only PEI has moved to 21 and it’s working. That’s why US trends look different and nicotine use is different. Age based approaches work.

Opinion: Protect next generation from nicotine addiction The next generation of Atlantic Canadians are growing up in a nicotine landscape that looks nothing like the one their parents knew.

Back to school in #AtlanticCanada doesn’t just mean books and backpacks. Youth vaping rates here are the highest in Canada. With $2.1B from Big Tobacco settlements, provinces have a chance to change the story. 🔗 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

September always feels like a reset. This fall in #AtlanticCanada we’re focused on expanding #cancerscreening, stronger #alcohol & #tobacco policies, better #drugaccess, affordable care and more. Grateful to do this work with @cancersociety.bsky.social and partners committed to better outcomes 💛

What's contributing delays in cancer care and surgeries across NL? For treatments such as radiation, NLHS says it's meeting national benchmarks, but Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson sees room to improve

Great piece Cameron Kilfoy and great advocacy by @hmulligan.bsky.social ! ❤️

@cancersociety.bsky.social

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer #Advocacy #MTAP #RuralCare #CancerCare

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Lower bridge, ferry costs mean less of a barrier for people going off-Island for health care | CBC News Living with a rare disease that comes with chronic pain hasn't been easy or cheap for P.E.I. resident Christine MacFadyen. The cost associated with travelling off-Island for health care eventually pus...

Sometimes wins for healthcare come from unexpected places. Lowering bridge & ferry fees in #PEI isn’t just about tourism or trade, it reduces barriers for people who travel for cancer care. This is why we need a health lens in every nation-building convo. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Antigonish craft brewery testing health warning labels on beer cans | CBC News St. FX researcher hopes that the project will raise awareness among Nova Scotians about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Researchers at St. F.X. partner with brewery to put health warning labels on alcohol products » The Laker News ANTIGONISH: Dr. Kara Thompson, Research Chair in Substance Use Policy and Prevention at St. Francis Xavier University, and Director of the Victor and Mona

Nearly half of #AtlanticCanadians don’t know that alcohol increases #cancer risk. That’s why this new pilot matters. Clear, evidence-based labels. 84% support this type of awareness. The public is ready. Policy needs to catch up.

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Researchers at St. F.X. partner with brewery to put health warning labels on alcohol products » The Laker News ANTIGONISH: Dr. Kara Thompson, Research Chair in Substance Use Policy and Prevention at St. Francis Xavier University, and Director of the Victor and Mona

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PCH cancer patients must go to Charlottetown for treatment until July 10, says Health P.E.I. | CBC News Cancer patients who usually get treatment in Summerside will have to travel to P.E.I.’s capital over the next several days, while those who need a medical oncologist will need to go to Charlottetown u...

We don’t talk enough about what it really costs to go through cancer. This isn’t just unique to #PEI. Across #AtlanticCanada, more and more people are travelling for care, adding financial strain on patients and families already carrying so much.

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A look at the high cost of taking part in clinical trials | Watch News Videos Online Watch A look at the high cost of taking part in clinical trials Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

Most people think our #healthcare system covers all cancer care costs, but that’s not always true. Many people face debt just to access care, including #clinicaltrials. I spoke to @globalnews about why trials must be part of standard care:
globalnews.ca/video/112709...

@cancersociety.bsky.social

So much for fixing health-care. This move will increase alcohol-related harms. 571 deaths, & 44,172+ emergency/hospital visits linked to alcohol in 2022 in NS. We all pay for that. The NS Alcohol Policy Coalition has sent an open letter to the Premier, read it here nsalcohol.ca/Files/NSAPC%... #CDOH

And if anyone needs help writing their letters, just reach out to me

If this is a concern to anyone, they need to write to their MLA, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Finance. The consultation is already stacked with industry, with very, very few health voices.

#NovaScotia once led the country on tobacco control. Now? We lead in youth vaping and smoking.
@cancersociety.bsky.social has sounded the alarm for years. It’s time to step up.

Raise the age to 21.
Strengthen enforcement. Modernize the law.

We’ve done it before. Let’s do it again.

This is what #foodinsecurity looks like.

Bare shelves at the #Dartmouth Community Fridge. Quiet urgency.

1 in 4 in our community now rely on food banks or fridges like this, and that number is growing.

If you can, give: linktr.ee/dartmouthcom...

Grateful to welcome MLA Chris Palmer & MLA Nick Hilton to The Lodge That Gives during #DaffodilMonth. We discussed improving caregiver supports, access to care & the power of partnerships like @cancersociety.bsky.social

Arrived! Can’t wait to dig into this one. Congratulations Max/#Arkells on your first (hopefully not last) release 👏

Advanced polls are open! Big love to all the GOTV teams hitting the ground running. And hey…while you’re out voting, please take a second to thank the poll workers. They’re doing their best to keep things smooth and fair for everyone. Be kind.

It’s #DaffodilMonth and this week I hosted @novascotiandp.bsky.social and @LiberalPartyNS at The Lodge That Gives to talk about affordability, caregiver support, and more. We at @cancersociety.bsky.social knows that to take on cancer, it means all of us working together. It takes a society 💛

Wonderful chat with the @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social Atlantic Morning crew about @cancersociety.bsky.social’s #DaffodilMonth. We were joined by Kyle who shared his cancer story and struggles he faced. But he didn’t face it alone - we were there with him. Check it out: tr.ee/4ydnHCb41f

A refundable caregiver tax credit would be a critical step toward recognizing their contributions and addressing the gaps in our system. It’s time we give caregivers the credit they deserve. /3

The existing Caregiver Benefit Program in #NovaScotia provides $400/month, but only for those delivering 20+ hrs of care per week to an adult with high-care needs, meeting income thresholds. Far too many - including those caring for individuals with cancer - with no support. /2

Thank you, Hon Derek Mombourquette, for raising this important issue at the #NovaScotia Health Committee. @cancersociety.bsky.social has been calling for a refundable tax credit to better support the millions of #caregivers who step up every year, providing billions of dollars in unpaid care 🧵/1

Long-awaited lung cancer screening program coming to P.E.I., says health minister | CBC News The province’s health minister says P.E.I. is getting a lung cancer screening program, something advocates have said is urgently needed on the Island.

I look forward to continued collaboration with Health PEI to bring this life-saving program to Islanders who need it most. Thank you Minister McLane for your support 👏 You can read more here: tr.ee/o4YOucOPwl

📢 a #lungcancer screening program is on the horizon for #PEI - an important step toward earlier detection and better outcomes for Islanders. @CCS_Advocacy has been encouraging the Island to join its sister provinces in providing this vital cancer screening tool

Some “just because” flowers from the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Just a little proof the Island grows more than potatoes, it grows joy too.

Voted today 🗳️ It was quick and easy. You don’t have to wait until election day, just visit a return office and make your voice heard. And while you’re there, take a second to thank the poll workers. They’re doing a great job keeping the process smooth for everyone. 👏