Christian Dube
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COVID-19 hospitalizations triple in Quebec over the past month, health minister saysMany of those patients are admitted for other reasons and contract the novel coronavirus during their hospital stay, according to Health Minister Christian Dubé.HealthSep 8
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Quebec recommends COVID-19 booster dose this fall for vulnerable individualsThe latest advice comes on the heels of a recommendation from both Quebec's immunization committee and Dr. Luc Boileau, the director of public health.HealthAug 23
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Quebec health minister to table 150 amendments to health-care reform billAfter hearing from several concerned parties last spring, the committee on health and social services is continuing its review of Bill 15 at the National Assembly this week.PoliticsAug 21
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New COVID variant on the rise in Quebec, vaccination campaign in the worksA new COVID variant called EG.5 or Eris is being watched closely by health authorities in Quebec, and a new vaccination campaign will begin this fall.HealthAug 16
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‘It’s 90% of my business’: Quebec to ban flavoured vapes on Oct. 31Quebec has announced their new vaping regulations, which include a ban on all flavours. Vape shop owners fear for their businesses.PoliticsAug 2
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Amendments submitted to Quebec’s health-care reformQuebec health minister Christian Dubé says the status quo is no longer acceptable and his health care reform bill will offer better access to care. Opposition parties disagree.PoliticsMay 31
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Quebec hopes to recruit up to 5,000 new orderlies by end of the yearThe Province of Quebec is launching a recruitment blitz, aiming to hire up to 5,000 new orderlies, to address a growing need in long-term care homes, by the end of the year.CanadaMay 16
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Quebec says new deal with medical specialists will reduce surgery wait timesQuebec says a new deal with the province's medical specialists federation will see doctors and other health professionals work overtime in order to reduce the backlog of surgeries.HealthMay 10
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Doctors demand changes to Quebec’s health care reform billThree different doctors groups took part in hearings on bill 15 at the National Assembly, expressing their concerns about Quebec's health reform plan.HealthMay 9
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‘Nobody will be against this’: Quebec wants to change organ donation rulesRight now if you want to donate your organs after you die, you need to opt in. If the new bill becomes law, the desire to donate will be assumed unless you opt out.HealthApr 26
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