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Cision Canada
7 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Homewood Health Centre's 3rd Annual Mental Health Symposium Highlights Women's Leadership in Mental Health Care
Over 190 primary care providers from across Canada including family and specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and social workers attended the event in-person and virtually. In her welcome remarks, Jagoda Pike, CEO of Homewood Health Centre and President and CEO, Homewood Health Inc., emphasized the essential role of primary care providers in shaping mental health outcomes: "With the increased prevalence of mental health disorders nationally, enhancing mental health education in primary care practice is ever more critical. As frontline health care providers, they are uniquely positioned to identify early signs of illness and facilitate intervention. We want to empower them to make informed decisions while challenging and changing perceptions about accessing care." Driving Progress in Women's Mental Health The extensive knowledge and diverse perspectives shared by an all-female identifying panel aligned with Homewood Health Centre's initiatives to advance women's mental health outcomes. These include a collaboration with Dr. Benicio Frey, the inaugural Homewood Research Chair in Women's Mental Health and Depression, to translate research into clinical practice, and the launch of the Women's Trauma and Concurrent Program at Homewood Health Centre - one of the first of its kind in Canada, dedicated to treating complex trauma in women. "We aim to create more avenues to highlight women's invaluable contributions in this field—their insights will inspire change in health care," said CEO Pike. The panel of distinguished clinical experts delivered peer-reviewed research on several topics: Underexplored aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder - Dr. Margaret McKinnon Harnessing the mind-body connection in the treatment of chronic pain - Dr. Jaclyn Kukat & Dr. Rhonda Taylor Beyond the label: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder to help facilitate management in Primary Care - Dr. Naomi Mudachi Cycles of Care: Navigating Mental Health Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond - Dr. Lisa Gagnon Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Peace in Mental Health - Dr. Tara Riddell Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care: What to Do When Specialty Care Isn't Available - Dr. Zainab Mohamed Spotlight on Mental Health Struggles in Women's Elite Sports Women's rugby athlete and mental health advocate Brianna Martey also delivered an insightful presentation titled "Mental Health Struggles in the High-Performance Athlete." Drawing from lived experience, she courageously shared the complexities of balancing her mental well-being with the rigorous demands of elite sports. Event moderator Dr. Carlos Lalonde, President and Chief of Staff of Homewood Health Centre, reaffirmed Homewood's commitment to transforming lives and expanding its impact through research, partnerships, and education. "Empowering change in our health care system relies on education and enhanced collaborations. Through our shared focus, we can create an unparalleled healing force for patients, families and communities across Canada." The Mental Health Symposium was a free, fully accredited event and certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter. About Homewood Health With over 140 years of experience, Homewood Health is at the forefront of mental health and well-being, providing Canadians with an unparalleled continuum of care. We achieve outstanding outcomes every day through our national network of over 4,500 employees and clinical experts working in partnership with leading employers, organizations and researchers. Our unique and comprehensive stepped care continuum provides the most complete range of mental health services available nationally – from organizational support & training programs to employee assistance & mental health programs, as well as specialized expertise in assessments, return to work, recovery management and family support – all supported by our medical and mental health expertise in our nationally recognized treatment facilities: Homewood Health Centre, Homewood Ravensview and The Residence at Homewood.
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Homewood Health and Cleveland Clinic Canada Come Together to Launch Comprehensive Mental Health, EFAP & Virtual Care Solution for Canadian Workplaces Français
Addition of Cleveland Clinic Canada's Virtual Care to Homewood Health's Mental Health and EFAP Offering Provides Access to Quality Care, Unlimited Support, and Seamless Specialist Referrals GUELPH, ON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Homewood Health, Canada's leading provider of mental health and EFAP services, has joined with Cleveland Clinic Canada, a leading virtual healthcare provider, to introduce an advanced and accessible mental health, EFAP and virtual care solution for Canadian workplaces. This combined offering by two highly experienced service-focused national leaders provides an integrated, high-quality healthcare experience that ensures employees receive the right care at the right time—helping organizations build stronger, healthier, and more resilient teams. Key features of Cleveland Clinic Canada's virtual care service include: Easy, Prompt Access to a Nurse Practitioner —Employees can connect with a licensed clinician within minutes, ensuring fast, quality care. Unlimited Visits and Follow-ups —Consultations are unlimited, and employees receive ongoing support whenever needed. One Visit, Multiple Concerns —Employees can discuss all their health issues in a single appointment, eliminating unnecessary delays. Canada-Wide Coverage —Available nationwide, this plan ensures access to high-quality healthcare regardless of employee's location. Comprehensive Testing & Screening —Employees receive requisition forms for necessary medical tests and screening, which supports early diagnosis and preventative care. In-Home Diagnostics – TytoCare technology enables the diagnosis of more conditions virtually by remotely assessing temperature, examining the throat and ears, and listening to the heart and lungs. Seamless Prescription Delivery —Medications can be sent directly to an employee's home or preferred pharmacy. Specialist Referrals —Access a high-quality network of specialists for additional support as needed. Homewood Health is excited to bring Cleveland Clinic Canada's virtual care offering to its customers and combine this with Homewood Health's comprehensive mental health and employee assistance services. These services include MeetNow, which provides immediate access to counselling; Enhanced Mental Health Care, which provides longer-term psychotherapy for more significant mental health challenges; and an advanced digital platform that provides tailored recommendations for support, sophisticated counsellor matching tools, and access to a range of mental health and wellness resources. "This is more than just another virtual health service—it brings together a combined 250 years of health expertise," says Jagoda Pike, President & CEO of Homewood Health Inc. "By integrating virtual medical care and specialist referrals with Homewood's extensive mental health and employee assistance services and advanced digital platform, we can meaningfully impact employee health, engagement and productivity." "A healthier workforce is a stronger workforce," says Mike Kessel, President & CEO, Cleveland Clinic Canada. "By combining expert virtual medical care with seamless mental health support, we're not just treating illnesses—we're creating a workplace culture where well-being comes first." About Homewood Health With over 140 years of experience, Homewood Health is at the forefront of mental health and well-being, providing Canadians with an unparalleled continuum of care. We achieve outstanding outcomes every day through our national network of over 6,000 employees and clinical experts working in partnership with leading employers, organizations and researchers. Our unique and comprehensive stepped care continuum provides the most complete range of mental health services available nationally – from organizational support & training programs to employee assistance & mental health programs, as well as specialized expertise in assessments, return to work, recovery management and family support – all supported by our medical and mental health expertise in our nationally recognized treatment facilities: Homewood Health Centre, Homewood Ravensview and The Residence at Homewood. For more information, please visit About Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Canada is the Canadian location of Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit academic medical centre that has provided world class patient care to people from around the world since 1921. Cleveland Clinic Canada's multi-disciplinary team of physicians and wellness experts provide in-person care at our clinics in Toronto as well as virtual care across Canada. Their medical experts also work with companies to help them manage organizational risk and improve the health of their employees in a wide range of industries. Patients benefit from the expertise of dozens of Canadian physicians, specialists and wellness experts, and over 3,500 physicians and specialists across the Cleveland Clinic network. Visit to learn more. SOURCE Homewood Health Inc.
Cision Canada
28-04-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Homewood Health Offers Free Telephone Support to Canadians Affected by the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Incident Français
GUELPH, ON, /CNW/ - Homewood Health, Canada's leader in mental health, trauma and addiction services, offers immediate, free telephone support to all Canadians impacted by the tragic incident at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Street Festival. Following the event, where a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino community celebration, killing and injuring multiple people and leaving many witnesses and community members deeply shaken, Homewood Health is making 24/7 crisis support services available to anyone in need of emotional support. "Our thoughts are with everyone – the victims and their families, members of the Filipino community and all Canadians affected by this tragic event," said Jagoda Pike, President and CEO of Homewood Health. "We know that sudden, traumatic incidents like this can have a lasting emotional impact. We want Canadians to know that support is available." Canadians experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges because of this incident can call 1-833-375-0269 for immediate, confidential support. Trained counsellors are available around the clock to provide emotional support, coping strategies, and mental health resources. Homewood Health remains committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities across Canada through difficult times, offering trusted mental health services and crisis support whenever needed. We thank all first responders and emergency personnel for their prompt attention and for serving those in the Vancouver community during and after this incident. About Homewood Health With over 140 years of experience, Homewood Health is at the forefront of mental health and well-being, providing Canadians with an unparalleled continuum of care. We achieve outstanding outcomes every day through our national network of over 6,000 employees and clinical experts working in partnership with leading employers, organizations and researchers. Our unique and comprehensive stepped care continuum provides the most complete range of mental health services available nationally – from organizational support & training programs to employee assistance & mental health programs, as well as specialized expertise in assessments, return to work, recovery management and family support – all supported by our medical and mental health expertise in our nationally recognized treatment facilities: Homewood Health Centre, Homewood Ravensview and The Residence at Homewood.
