Health Care
B.C. health workers get easier access to mental health compensation
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
B.C. Minister of Labour Harry Bains says the change will protect health-care workers from being re-traumatized Continue reading
Juravinski Hospital receives $25M in provincial funding for cancer treatment
Juravinski Hospital is getting up to $25 million from the provincial government to expand an important cancer care facility. Continue reading
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Proposal merges health units in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Durham
Peterborough County passed a motion asking that the 70-30 funding model between the province and municipalities be maintained. Continue reading
Canadians split on covering mental health services through provincial health plans, Ipsos poll finds
Canadian families often face situations where mental health services are either not funded by provincial health plans or are only available after a lengthy wait. Continue reading
Peterborough Regional Health Centre opens doors to new learning facility
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
A new, high-tech learning centre is open at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Continue reading
Cost analysis of $2-billion Halifax hospital project to be released, official says
The government has said the bulk of the redevelopment of Halifax’s QEII Health Sciences Centre will be funded through a public-private partnership. Continue reading
Canadian health care stuck in the ’60s, expert says
By Mike Drolet Global National Toronto Correspondent
When medicare was first conceived, the Canadian government decided to limit services outside of hospitals and doctors’ offices. Now, experts are saying the system needs a revamp. Continue reading
Shortage of anesthesiologists in Yarmouth raises concern among pregnant women
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
In recent months, Yarmouth Regional Hospital has struggled to ensure that expectant mothers in the area will have an anesthesiologist on hand for their deliveries. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union report says NSHA needs to educate public on emergency health system
A new report is recommending that the Nova Scotia Health Authority improve public knowledge about emergency services. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: The science of moms
This week’s ‘Super Awesome Science Show’ looks at some of the science that makes mothers who they are and how we can support them every day of the year. Continue reading