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During Men’s Health Month, the Canadian Forces Health Services highlight mental health challenges faced by men in the CAF. The article addresses anger, sleep issues, su***de risk, and the importance of seeking support and helping others.

Tough isn’t enough. This Men’s Health Month, Canadian Forces Health Services is highlighting the unique challenges and demands faced by male CAF members, and the importance of speaking openly about mental health.

From common challenges such as anger and sleep to deeper mental health issues such as su***de risk, this article explores how you can support yourself and those around you.

We invite you to take a moment this Men’s Health Month to learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2026/06/tough-isnt-enough-mens-health-in-the-canadian-armed-forces.html

Congratulations! 🙌

Toutes nos félicitations à l’adjudante-cheffe Josée Payeur pour sa promotion et son entrée en fonction à titre de nouvelle sergente-major régimentaire!

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Congratulations to Chief Warrant Officer Josée Payeur on her promotion and appointment as the new Regimental Sergeant Major!

On the occasion of National Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Week, the CFHS recognize the essential expertise of their teams, who work behind the scenes to ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of medical equipment every day.

On the occasion of Nursing Week, we recognize the inspiring journey of Stephanie Janes. With 15 years of experience in civilian healthcare, she became a military nurse in 2021 and is preparing to become the first graduate of the Canadian Forces Health Services Critical Care Nursing Officer–Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCNO–AA) program. Congratulations!

It’s Nursing Week, and we’re celebrating nurses who take on what’s next.

Capt Stephanie Janes spent 15 years working as a registered nurse in the civilian healthcare system, developing an extensive range of experience in the operating room, pediatric ICU, post anesthesia care, and emergency care. In search of new challenges and training, Capt Janes joined the CAF as a Nursing Officer in 2021.

Today, we celebrate Capt Janes as she prepares to become the first graduate of the CFHS Critical Care Nursing Officer–Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCNO–AA) program, marking a key advancement in CFHS’s team-based anesthesia capability. 👏

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2026/05/capt-janes-become-first-graduate-ccno-ccaa-program.html

To learn more about the CCNO-AA sub-specialty, please visit: https://forces.ca/en/career/critical-care-nursing-officer/ -accordion

Congratulations to Chief Warrant Officer Susanne Généreux for her outstanding leadership at 1 Dental Unit since 2023 and on her appointment to her new role with the Director General Health Services (Clinical Services) and the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. Congratulations as well to Chief Warrant Officer Aimee Randall, who is making history as the first member of the Royal Canadian Medical Service to hold this position. We wish them both continued success in their ongoing service within the Canadian Armed Forces.

During National Nursing Week, the Canadian Forces Health Services recognize the dedication, professionalism, and innovative spirit of their nursing personnel. In Canada and abroad, nurses contribute to the health, well-being, and operational readiness of military members while helping transform patient care.

Connection is a key protective factor for mental health and overall well-being. Amid frequent relocations, deployments, and time apart, maintaining social ties reduces loneliness, strengthens resilience, and supports operational readiness. Reach out, check in, stay connected.

Connection is more than a feeling; it’s a protective factor for mental health and overall well‑being.

Frequent moves, deployments, and time away from loved ones can increase feelings of loneliness for CAF members and their families. Building and maintaining social connections helps strengthen resilience, personal wellness, and readiness.

Reach out. Check in. Stay connected.

Explore practical ways to cope with loneliness and access CAF mental health resources: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2026/05/overcoming-loneliness-and-building-connection-in-the-caf-and-defence-community.html

The Medical Return to Duty Access Process supports the safe return to duty of injured CAF members through early occupational therapy, enabling evidence-based decisions, recovery, and operational effectiveness.

On April 22, 2026, in Ottawa, the Royal Canadian Dental Corps held a Chief Warrant Officer change of appointment ceremony. Thank you to CWO Manon Mailhot for her exemplary service and leadership. Congratulations to CWO Susanne Généreux on this well-deserved and inspiring appointment.

Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day, and we recognize the administrative professionals of CF H Svcs Gp. In clinics, offices, and operations, they coordinate care, resources, and essential support, ensuring continuous, strong, high-quality services for the CAF.

Administrative professionals don't just support the work; they make the work possible.

Whether in clinics, offices, detachments, or operational support roles, CFHS administrative professionals keep our health system moving efficiently every day.

From coordinating patient care and managing resources to supporting planning, personnel, and day-to-day administration, their work ensures Canadian Armed Forces members receive seamless, high-quality health care at home and on operations around the world.

This Administrative Professionals Day, we thank our administrative professionals for keeping our teams supported and our health system strong. Your leadership and coordination help keep the CAF ready and resilient.

Interested in becoming a leader in military administration? One of these careers may be for you:
https://forces.ca/en/career/health-services-management-officer/
https://forces.ca/en/career/human-resources-administrator/
https://forces.ca/en/career/financial-services-administrator/
https://forces.ca/en/career/logistics-officer/