
News & Announcements
The latest Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) announcements and news from the media.



CoRE Launches Guidance on Building Recovery Friendly Workplaces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) is proud to welcome industry leaders, occupational health and safety experts, and Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction to the launch of “Recovery-Friendly Workplaces: Recommendations for Employers, Employees, and the Occupational Medicine Community.” This expert-informed guidance document promotes practical initiatives to foster … Continued

CoRE Partners with Leading Occupational Health Experts to Foster Recovery in the Workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13th, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence is pleased to announce a research partnership with occupational health experts Dr. Charl Els and Dr. Sebastian Straube, who are leading a team to develop a series of best practice guidance documents to foster sustained recovery in the workplace. Alberta … Continued

The Holiday Season
Managing Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season The holiday season can be a joyful time filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and traditions. But for many, it can also be a source of stress, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re facing financial strain, grieving a loss, or navigating challenging family dynamics, it’s important to prioritize … Continued

Q&A with Dr. Nathaniel Day
Dr. Nathaniel Day, MD CCFP Dip. ABAM CHE Dr. Nathaniel Day is the Chief Scientific Officer at the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence, providing expert guidance on program evaluation and development. Dr. Day is an addiction medicine specialist with a medical degree from the University of Alberta, serves as the Provincial Medical Director of Addiction, … Continued

CoRE Launches Quality Standards Review of Addiction Treatment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5th, 2024 Calgary, Alberta – The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence is pleased to welcome an esteemed group of medical professionals to assist CoRE in the first phase of its development of withdrawal management (detox) and bed-based addiction treatment standards for Albertans. Under the leadership of CoRE’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. … Continued

Opinion: New Alberta centre will find best practices for mental health, addictions
Every person suffering from mental health or addiction challenges deserves the opportunity to recover.
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