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Nova Scotia says new contract will lead to shorter wait for eye surgeriesThe Nova Scotia government says a new contract between Nova Scotia Health and Halifax Vision Surgical Centre will shorten wait times for eye surgeries.HealthDec 9, 2022
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N.B. bill to allow Medicare to cover some surgeries outside hospitalsA new piece of legislation would allow the province to begin funding surgeries performed outside of hospitals in surgical clinics.HealthOct 26, 2022
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AHS starting up elective surgeries again welcome news for Edmonton woman on waitlistThe province’s relaunch plan will see AHS start up some elective procedures on May 4 as restrictions in the province ease during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMay 1, 2020
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Alberta wait lists for cataract surgery show no immediate end in sightAlbertans have some of the longest wait times for cataract surgeries in Canada.HealthOct 3, 2019
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B.C. surgical wait times improving for some procedures, but still lag other provinces: reportThe report found 30 per cent of patients across Canada are waiting longer than the recommended wait times for hip or knee replacements or cataract surgery.Mar 29, 2019
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Lions for Sight campaign surpasses fundraising goal for new cataract surgery equipment for Peterborough hospitalTwenty-six Lions Clubs in the region helped fundraise for new state-of-the-art cataract surgical equipment.HealthJun 14, 2018
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Cataracts don’t just happen in older populations – younger people get them tooJune is Cataract Awareness Month and experts want Canadians of all ages to keep up their eye health. Here's what you need to know about cataracts.HealthJun 13, 2018
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Manitobans face some of the longest waits for surgery in CanadaA new report shows Manitobans are waiting longer for joint replacement and cataract surgeries.HealthApr 12, 2018
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Victim of random attack in Winnipeg’s Exchange District able to see againA Winnipeg woman who thought she wouldn't see out of her right eye again is now taking in all the sights.Jan 26, 2018
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Albertans waiting longer for cataract surgery than 4 years ago: reportJust 58 per cent of Albertans waiting for cataract surgery are getting their procedure done within the medically accepted wait time of 112 days.CanadaMar 28, 2017
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