Health Care

• Rural New Brunswick hospital fills general surgeon vacancies for 1st time in 10 years

  Two new general surgeons have been hired at Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) in Waterville, N.B., Horizon Health Network said in a news release Thursday. 

  Health

  Aug 7
  
• Saskatchewan health-care workers’ union to vote on potential strike this fall

  After years of bargaining, a union representing more than 14,000 health-care workers in Saskatchewan will vote on potential job action in September, CUPE Local 5430 says.

  Politics

  Jul 22
  
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• Dauphin, Man. residents concerned about future of local hospital after flooding

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he heard it would take nine to 12 months to repair the health centre, but added that's not good enough.

  Jul 11
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• Saskatchewan health technology leaders looking to province to adopt innovations

  Leaders in Saskatchewan's healthcare technology sector say they have answers to the province's most pressing health care concerns, but need the province to sign on to deliver them.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Saskatchewan school staff voice concerns about workload in survey

  A new survey has been released. Detailing the medical care procedures being performed every day in Saskatchewan schools without proper resources and training.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Alberta health-care workers rally in Calgary for better job conditions

  AUPE members rallied outside three Carewest healthcare centers in Calgary, hoping to sign a new contract with the province to secure better pay and working conditions.

  News

  Jun 1
• New report from CCPA shows Ontario hospitals in deficits

  Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives have released a new report outlining the stress Ontario hospitals are under. This includes deficits, wait times, and provincial funding.

  Health

  May 19
• Flood at Kenora, Ont. hospital caused by broken washroom pipe

  A break in a washroom pipe caused damage to 25 per cent of the space at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, hospital officials confirmed Friday.

  Health

  May 15
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• Flood at northern Ontario hospital prompts capacity concerns, possible CAF support

  As a northern Ontario hospital grapples with a flood that damaged 25 per cent of its physical space, there is concern that seasonal surges could affect the delivery of care.

  Health

  May 14
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• Functional health drops for Canadians, especially those under 35: StatCan

  Functional health summarizes a person’s level of difficulty in eight health aspects - vision, hearing, speech, cognition, dexterity, mobility, emotional health and pain. 

  Health

  Mar 17