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“‘Good Luck, See You Later’: Northern B.C. Maternity Care Crisis as Doctors Scramble to Fill Void”
A group of doctors in Prince George has stepped up to cover unfilled shifts in the city’s University Hospital of Northern B.C. amid a shortage […]
“Study Reveals Surprising Truth: 7,000 Steps as Beneficial as 10,000 for Health”
The well-known goal of 10,000 steps a day offers little health benefit compared to a target of 7,000 steps a day, concludes a new systematic […]
“Measles Alert: York Region Warns of Exposure at Four Key Locations – Could You Be at Risk?”
Public health officials in York Region are informing the public about a potential measles exposure at four locations over the past week. York Region Public […]
“Sudbury Becomes Epicenter of Ontario’s Sudden Measles Outbreak”
A northeastern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection this summer is now reporting dozens of new cases. Public Health Ontario is reporting 40 new cases in the Sudbury area’s public health unit, which also covers Chapleau and Manitoulin […]
Ex-Health Minister Takes Helm as New CEO of CNE, Promises Bold Changes
Let’s just hope this doesn’t mean kale and carrot sticks instead of the usual deep-fried debauchery. Canada’s former Minister of Health, Mark Holland, announced on […]
“Swim at Your Own Risk: Health Advisories Issued for Two Popular Vancouver Beaches”
Health authorities are still warning against taking a swim at two Vancouver beaches. Vancouver Coastal Health says Trout Lake and Stanley Park’s Third Beach have […]
“2030 Hepatitis Free Goal in Jeopardy: Quebec Faces Critical Challenges, Experts Warn on World Hepatitis Day”
Monday marks World Hepatitis Day, a day established in order to increase national and international efforts on hepatitis. In 2016, Canada had pledged to support […]
“McGill Study Reveals: Subtle Signs of Youth Suicide Crisis Elude Many Parents”
Two profiles emerge among young people who experience suicidal thoughts, reveals a recent study from McGill University published in the medical journal Jama Psychiatry. It […]
Over 140,000 ER Patients Abandoned Without Care in 2024, Alarming New Report Reveals
A record number of British Columbians visiting emergency rooms end up leaving before they’re seen by a medical professional. The B.C. Conservatives shared “devastating new […]