Health Care
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Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without careAlthough the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.CanadaApr 22
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Report looks at health care in rural SaskatchewanSuzanne Kuchinka, mayor of the village of Macoun in southeast Saskatchewan, says it's been a struggle for years to keep family doctors because they retire or move elsewhere.HealthApr 21
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Medical clinic hosts third ‘rostering’ event for new patients in Kingston, Ont.A chilly, rainy morning did not keep dozens of people from lining up at a medical clinic in Kingston, Ont., for a chance to sign up as patients. Some camped out overnight.CanadaApr 13
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Ontario won’t divulge fines for hospital patients refusing LTC transfersOntario is refusing to divulge the amount of money that seven patients have been fined for refusing transfers from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing.PoliticsApr 11
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ that Ontario budget lacks planning grant for Whitby hospitalThe mayor of Whitby is expressing disappointment that the 2024 Ontario budget failed to include a planning grant for the urgently needed hospital in the town.HealthMar 28
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‘Running into roadblocks’: Canadian family fights to get care for daughter with epilepsyA New Brunswick family is struggling to get health care for their young daughter with epilepsy. They're now raising money to get treatment outside the province.HealthMar 28
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New online directories help Peterborough area residents find health, community servicesA new partnership between the Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough city and county have added two directories which can find services via topic, location and keyword.HealthMar 27
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Code critical: N.S. woman commutes 5 hours to see her family doctor to avoid a waitlistA Nova Scotia woman says she would rather keep her family doctor five hours away than risk being put on the waitlist, which now sits at 156,000 people.HealthMar 27
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South Okanagan General Hospital facing temporary emergency room closurePeople living in the Oliver area are being warned of another temporary emergency department closure, caused by "limited physician availability."HealthMar 25
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Saskatchewan Health Authority announces new care beds for Saskatoon, ReginaThe Saskatchewan Health Authority announced 260 new beds to speed up patient discharge and transitions from acute care to other care settings.CanadaMar 21
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