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N.S. minister says province is making strides healthcare, but still not fixedThe province is providing a snapshot of the work being carried out in Nova Scotia to ease the strain on the healthcare system. The health minister says although the system isn’t fixed, they’re continuing to work on it. Global’s Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxAug 1
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Canadian Medical Association calls for healthcare stabilityGlobal’s Megan King speaks with CMA President Dr. Kathleen Ross about how discussions around healthcare are going at the Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax.Global News Morning HalifaxJul 17
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Calls for improved reproductive healthcare in N.S.National pharmacare advocates gathered in Halifax’s Peace and Friendship Park on Wednesday as Canada’s premiers held discussions on healthcare just steps away. Activists – chanting and waving flags – demanded the prioritization of public health services such as improved access to reproductive care. Ella MacDonald reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 16
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Montreal-area MPs speak out against new Quebec directives on access to English-language healthcareThere is renewed concern about the impacts of Bill 96. Specifically concerning a new language directive for Quebec’s health and social services network, laying out when providers can communicate with patients in a language other than French. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, two MPs are speaking out and questions if the new guidelines undermine Canada’s...HealthAug 8
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Canadian Nurses ready for healthcare discussions in HalifaxGlobal’s Megan King speaks with The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions President Linda Silas ahead of the Council of the Federation meetings in Halifax, where CFNU is calling for a transformative vision to health care in the country.Global News Morning HalifaxJul 15
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Health workers union says Manitoba needs to do more about rural healthcareThe Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union, who represent Manitoba health-care employees, says the province needs to pick up the pace and deliver on its election promises. Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegJul 18
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Well-known health care planner shares Health Hacks in new bookWe check in with author and health care columnist Mary Jane Hampton to share a few Health Hacks from her new book of the same name on how you can get good healthcare in Nova Scotia.Global News Morning HalifaxJul 9
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Kent Imagine aims to revolutionize healthcare with portable deviceCalgary company Kent Imaging has developed a medical scanner that can view oxygenation in blood. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, it’s a game changer in surgery and wound-care procedures.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 30
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Hospital workers hold rally in AjaxHealthcare workers held a demonstration in Ajax today, in response to the Ford government’s investment in private healthcare. Demonstrators argue it will strip resources from public healthcare, and result in increased wait times. Vanessa Wright reports.Jul 24
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Quebec English health-care servicesNew French-language directives in the province’s health care network released, last month have raised concerns among English speaking Quebecers, now worried they won’t be able to access healthcare in the language of their choice. sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines to clear up the confusion.Global News Morning MontrealAug 9
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Fears mount Anglophone Quebecers might need extra paperwork to access health careA recent set of government directives has some in Quebec wondering if patients will have to present an English eligibility certificate to access health services. As Franca Mignacca reports, the government says advocates for healthcare accessibility are over-reacting.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 31
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Indigenous-led advanced healthcare hub to innovate virtual care: Sask. doctorOn Thursday, University of Saskatchewan virtual care director Ivar Mendez said, “The future of these medical technologies is coming very quickly to Saskatchewan and this health care hub will be a national model on how care is deployed in a large jurisdiction.”May 23
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Federal government announce $426M in B.C. health care fundingThe federal government is providing $ 426 million to support health care in B.C. as part of two bilateral agreements with the province. $ 232 million will help improve recruitment and retention for nearly 13,000 healthcare assistants in long-term care and assisted living until 2029.Global News at Noon BCJul 23
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Opposition focuses on health care wait timesThe B.C. election is still months away, but healthcare wait times are emerging as a key issue. Global’s Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 19
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Improved access to cancer care expanded for women in B.C.Women in B.C. will have improved access to cancer care as the province hires new healthcare staff and expands services to new regions. Gynecological oncology surgical and treatment services will now be provided in Kelowna and Surrey, in addition to being expanded in Vancouver and Victoria.Global News at Noon BCJul 19
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New Brunswick residents struggling to access primary careNew Brunswick’s provincial government is touting progress on its healthcare plan – saying that three quarters of the province’s objectives have been achieved. But as Silas Brown explains, the picture is not so rosy when it comes to residents seeking care.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJul 11
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Limits of faith-based health care in B.C.New questions are being raised about the services provided or not provided by B.C.’s faith-based healthcare facilities. While the provincial government fully supports access to medical assistance in dying and abortion – it says it has no plan to cut funding to hospitals with religious affiliations. Cassidy Mosconi has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 20
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Quebec hospital using virtual reality to help with nurse shortageIt’s no secret that Quebec has a massive shortage of nurses which creates chaos in the healthcare system and leaves overcrowded ERs scrambling. One Quebec hospital is trying something new. As Gloria Henriquez reports, it’s using virtual reality to overcome those shortages and improve access to care — all with the help of nurses dozens...HealthJun 20
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N.S. premier says new art gallery not priorityNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says a new art gallery is not a priority for his government given the challenges around healthcare and housing. But as Skye Bryden-Blom reports, the art community is pushing back saying there is value in investing in the sector.Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 13
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McGill community outreach eye clinic bridges language barrier for immigrantsThe McGill Academic Eye Center invited members of the public to its annual free eye care clinic on Saturday. As Nily Louis reports, a team of volunteers and healthcare professionals welcomed around 150 patients throughout the day, many of whom were immigrants.CanadaJun 8