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All the latest on PaRx.

PaRx has officially launched in BC and Ontario. Stay tuned for upcoming launches in other provinces and territories across Canada.

Media Stories

February 26, 2021

Nature therapy being described by Canadian doctors

Minna Rhee of Global News Toronto reports on our PaRx rollout and the health benefits of outdoor time.

February 23, 2021

B.C. health program prescribes healing power of nature

Robin Gill from Global National covers our PaRx initiative.

February 22, 2021

Ontario doctors set to turn over a new leaf with program that lets them prescribe 'nature' to ailing patients

The Toronto Star reports on the Ontario launch of PaRx.

February 22, 2021

A push for doctors to prescribe getting outdoors

Hallie Cotnam of CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning interviews Dr. Melissa Lem about our Ontario launch.

February 16, 2021

The health benefits of walking outside

Michelle Eliot from CBC Radio's BC Today talks with Dr. Melissa Lem about PaRx and how good time in nature is for our health. (32:55).

January 27, 2021

What are the do's and don'ts of getting the most out of my daily walk?

Dr. Melissa Lem talks PaRx and nature walks with White Coat, Black Art for CBC Radio.

PaRx Blog

February 22, 2021

PaRx Launches in Ontario

Learn more about our Ontario launch.

February 10, 2021

Thriving After Cancer With a Walk in the Woods

Read how one researcher is helping cancer patients heal with nature.

January 12, 2021

Staying Healthy and Safe Outdoors: Remember the 3 Ts

Keep these three tips in mind for a safe winter season outside.

December 18, 2020

Hit the Trails for a First Day Hike

Start off the New Year on the right foot with a BC Parks Foundation tradition.

November 30, 2020

The BC Parks Foundation Launches PaRx: Canada's first national nature prescription program

Learn all about our launch.

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