B.C. puts up $155.7 million to recruit, retain health workers
The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, while expanding an incentive program to dozens more rural communities.
Health
May 1
Hike for Hospice Calgary: Honouring loved ones, celebrating legacy
The annual Hike for Hospice Calgary is May 5 at Fish Creek Park. The walk provides an opportunity to raise money for hospice care, and share memories and stories of loved ones.
Features
Apr 30
There is no concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry
Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests.
Health
May 8
Housing crisis most prominent cause of mental health issues, Quebec advocates say
More than 300 organizations specializing in housing and mental health say they are imploring Premier Legault to take concrete action to solve the ongoing crisis.
Canada
May 5
Banff set to host its first-ever Mental Health Week
Banff will be hosting its first-ever Mental Health Week, which aims to fight against the stigmatization of mental illnesses in the Bow Valley.
Canada
May 3
How this young cancer survivor overcame ‘dark ‘ and ‘challenging’ days
After a cancer diagnosis, many young adults and children might struggle more with maintaining friendships, coping with losses, and facing the potential loss of fertility.
Health
Apr 29
Black youth face multiple barriers accessing mental health care, experts say
The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday to address issues related to Black youth's access to mental health care.
Canada
May 4
Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spike
The health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.
Health
May 6
Kingston public health says dental fund could be out of money in months
The charity fund set up for residents without insurance coverage helps to provide financial support for emergency dental treatment.
Health
May 6
Federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault linked to PPE company embroiled in lawsuits
Global Health Imports Corporation, a company that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault co-founded in 2020, faces $7.8 million in court-ordered debts.
Investigations
May 1
New Brunswick’s latest attempt at collaborative care model the 3rd in 20 years
New Brunswick is looking to collaborative care clinics to solve its primary care crisis, but it won't be the first time the idea has been proposed.
Health
Apr 29
Advocates hope Alberta will follow other provinces and fund fertility treatments
Advocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Health
Apr 23
Manitoba to deliver major improvements to spinal care with $12M program
The province says it intends to shorten wait times for assessing and operating on spinal issues faced by Manitobans.
Health
Apr 23
New AHS campaign encourages conversations about organ, tissue donation
Albertans are hoping that sharing their message about organ and tissue donation will encourage more people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones.
Health
Apr 26
Alberta commits $26M to women’s health research, expanding newborn screening program
Alberta is committing nearly $30 million over the next two years to women's health research and expanding the province's newborn screening program.
Health
May 3
Parking rates going up at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
PRHC says parking rates have not increased since 2016 despite rising maintenance costs.
Economy
Apr 26
Report looks at health care in rural Saskatchewan
Suzanne 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.
Health
Apr 21
New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report
A report was filed complaints were made about deficiencies in French-language services between October 2022 and February 2023, and a subsequent complaint led to another report.
Health
May 3
‘Can it get any worse?’ Quebec’s new health-care ‘top gun’ brings mix of optimism, skepticism
The appointment of Quebec's new 'top gun' of the embattled health-care system is evoking a lot of reaction. Some are optimistic, some are concerned.
Health
Apr 30
Vancouver Island teams pairing cops with mental health nurses off to encouraging start
The West Shore RCMP's Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Team (MICR) is similar to the Car 87/88 in Vancouver and the Car 67 program in Surrey.
Health
Apr 29