5 people, including children, struck by lightning in Norfolk County
Norfolk County OPP report five people, including children, and a family dog all suffered minor injuries after they were struck by lightning. Continue reading
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Want healthy skin? Stop these 8 bad skin care habits now
Your skin care routine might be hurting you more than helping, experts warn. Make sure to stay clear from these bad habits. Continue reading
Nova Scotia inquiry told no safe home for N.S. woman with intellectual disability
MacDonald-Billard, who is now a senior official in the Health Department, was the government’s first witness, after the complainants in the case called witnesses in the first 18 days of the hearings. Continue reading
York region investigating measles case at Thornhill theatre
They said anyone who attended Imagine Cinemas to see Solo: A Star Wars Story at 7 p.m. on June 9 in the Promenade mall could be at risk. Continue reading
Father’s Day Walk of Courage raises awareness and money for prostate cancer research
Some 800 walkers and 170 or so cyclists showed up Sunday to PROCURE’s twelfth annual Walk of Courage. Continue reading
California doctor suspended, under investigation after video shows incident with patient
A California doctor is under investigation after a video shows her taunting and laughing at a patient. Continue reading
‘What part of hospital don’t you understand?’: New MUHC CEO grilled about patients’ concerns
The new CEO of the MUHC got an earful at the organization’s Friday board meeting, as various user groups voiced a host of concerns. Continue reading
‘Dad’s Night’ planned to help fathers of premature, sick babies at IWK Health Centre
By Natasha Pace Reporter
The event brings together new dad’s who presently have children at the NICU with other fathers who have gone through the same experience. Continue reading
Nova Scotia requiring long-term care facilities to report bedsores
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The province says these new reporting requirements will improve tracking and oversight of wound care for residents. Continue reading
Program kicks off at Chinook Regional Hospital with goal of empowering people to help when someone is bleeding to death
“We’re teaching them some simple skills, really basic skills, on how to stop the bleeding and knowing that they can make a difference.” Continue reading
