Ministry Of Health
B.C. man dies of rabies, first confirmed human death in the province since 2003
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The victim’s family told health workers that he had not been bitten or scratched by the bat. Continue reading
Hamilton’s cancer screening bus is soon to be no more after provincial cut
The Ministry of Health said the coach received $634,689 annually from Cancer Care Ontario. Continue reading
Health care advisory council report gives Ford government wide berth to move forward with agenda
An advisory council appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government has released a report with a number of recommendations to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the province. Continue reading
‘We can do better’: B.C. seniors advocate finds home support out of reach for most
By Simon Little Online Journalist
B.C.’s home-support program is unaffordable for the majority of the province’s elderly, according to a new report from the province’s seniors advocate. Continue reading
Ontario cuts funding to youth smoking cessation program, will close in June
The administrator of the Leave the Pack Behind program says she has been informed by the Ministry of Health month that their annual $1-million funding would not be renewed. Continue reading
‘Community, safety issue’: Saskatchewan struggling with crystal meth addiction
The province’s health ministry says three per cent of people seeking treatment services in 2012-2013 reported a crystal meth addiction. Continue reading
Many Saskatchewan pharmacies not stocking abortion drug Mifegymiso
The two-pill abortion medication Mifegymiso has become a source for debate in Saskatchewan as its Ministry of Health considers providing universal coverage of the drug. Continue reading
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital to open in late April
Six-storey tower slated to open on April 29. Continue reading
More doctors, new clinic planned for South Okanagan, Similkameen: B.C. government
The Ministry of Health has announced that 22 healthcare providers will be hired over the next three years. Continue reading
B.C. care providers call on province’s seniors’ advocate to step down over collusion allegations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BCCPA alleges Isobel Mackenzie collaborated with the Hospital Workers’ Union on a report on the transferring of patients from home care to hospitals. Continue reading