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SickKids highlights crowded ICU conditions amid massive redevelopment project
A partnership between SickKids and Airbnb saw a conference room converted into a four-bed room. It was meant to show what it’s like to give care currently within its ICU. Continue reading
West Nile virus case confirmed in B.C., two more cases in Washington state
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
So far in 2019, one travel-related human case and one travel-related horse case have been reported, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Continue reading
Northwestern Ontario First Nation evacuates community over water safety, asks feds for help
Most of the 250 residents of the Neskantaga First Nation, a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, flew out of the community on the weekend after untreated water began flowing from local taps and water pressure tapered off dramatically. Continue reading
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Tim Hortons pulling Beyond Meat products from menus, except in Ontario and B.C.
In an email, a Restaurant Brands International Inc. spokeswoman said the vegetable-based Beyond Burgers and breakfast sandwiches were introduced as a “limited-time offer.” Continue reading
First known Canadian case of vaping-related illness reported in London, Ont.
A release from the MLHU says the youth “has been diagnosed with severe respiratory illness that has been linked to the individual’s use of vaping products.” Continue reading
NDP’s Singh vows to cover dental care for families earning less than $70K
The parliamentary budget office estimates the first year of the party’s plan would cost the government $560 million Continue reading
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Slave to the pill
By Larry Gifford Program Director
An important medication for Parkinson’s will not be available until July 2020. Larry Gifford discusses why. Continue reading
World not prepared for the next big pandemic: report
A group of international health experts says the world needs to do more to prepare for the next big pandemic, or suffer the consequences. Continue reading
World conflicts increase risk of infectious diseases killing millions: panel
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, World Bank and the World Health Organization warned that epidemic-prone viral diseases like Ebola, flu and SARS are increasingly tough to manage in a world dominated by lengthy conflicts, fragile states and forced migration. Continue reading
Advocates call for national youth suicide strategy: ‘Our children will continue to die’
Between 2013 and 2017, at least 1,174 youth between eight and 19 years old died by suicide. Continue reading