Medical Treatment

• Albertans with eating disorders ‘not sick enough’ for hospital admission

  A study shows people suffering from easting disorders do not know where to go if they are “not sick enough” to be admitted to the hospital.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2023
  
• University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

  The Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics aims to become a new hub in the global push to advance diagnotic technology.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2022
  
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• Spreading hope for Harper: How an Alberta girl’s fight for a medical treatment is bringing people together

  A little girl from Spruce Grove, Alta., is bringing people from across the province together in a fight for a multi-million-dollar lifesaving treatment.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2020
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• 35 dogs seized from puppy mill near Wolfville due to mistreatment: Nova Scotia SPCA

  "This is one of the largest puppy mill seizures in the history of the Nova Scotia SPCA."

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2019
• More Sask. residents eligible for training and free take home naloxone kits

  Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose when administered properly.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2018
• Doctors’ textbooks lack diversity, minorities at risk for lower-quality care: study

  If doctors aren't able to recognize certain diseases in particular racial groups, it could lead to lower-quality care for patients with darker skin tones, a new study finds.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2018
• UBC study says lack of diversity in medical textbooks could mean racial bias in treatment

  "I think this study raises questions about whether doctors are trained to treat diverse populations."

  Health

  Mar 2, 2018
• Hamilton couple’s misadventure in Costa Rica puts a spotlight on hospital overcrowding

  A Dofasco retiree who suffered a fall in Costa Rica undergoes two surgeries in the country due to lack of beds in Hamilton.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2018
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• Children treated for painful skin conditions on Ontario reserve

  Children suffering from skin rashes in a northern Ontario First Nation community are being treated by a team of doctors sent to the reserve.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2016