Health
Is the Okanagan prepared for the coronavirus?
By Darrian Matassa-Fung Community Reporter
“The real protocol is to be in touch with Health Canada.” Continue reading
Edmonton pharmacist handed ‘additional suspension’ for creating ‘false dispensing records’
An Edmonton pharmacist who was found by a hearing tribunal to have created false dispensing records has had an additional suspension placed on his practice permit. Continue reading
Manitoba government expands access to kidney dialysis in northern communities
The Manitoba government is providing $300,000 a year to expand access to kidney dialysis in northern Manitoba. Continue reading
London Ont. study finds controlled-release opioid may cause heart infections
The findings supports growing evidence that some controlled-release opioids are capable of leading to higher risk of infectious disease among those who inject drugs. Continue reading
Woman raises awareness on drink-tampering after getting drugged at Halifax club
“The scary part was that if something were to happen to me, there’d be no way I’d be able to run away.” Continue reading
Migraine sufferers say big temp changes, like Alberta’s warm-up, can be a trigger
For some people who suffer migraines, drastic weather changes can be a trigger. Continue reading
New Brunswick milk prices to increase on Feb. 1
The commission stressed that pricing under the New Brunswick School Milk Program will remain unchanged for the current school year. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
How to make healthy eating resolutions stick throughout the year
When people set lofty goals, they can get discouraged after a couple weeks. Continue reading
Edmonton’s air quality reaches ‘high-risk’ levels on Monday: Environment Canada
Edmonton’s air quality rose to a 9 on the Air Quality Health Index at one point on Monday, a level that Environment Canada deems to be a “high risk” to people in the affected area. Continue reading