Health officials and advocates call on N.S. government to get tough on vaping
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Vaping and e-cigarette use among Nova Scotia’s youth is a growing concern. Continue reading
Pneumonia
Outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in Moncton grows to 12 confirmed cases
Dr. Yves Leger, the regional medical officer of health, says there have been no fatalities and all cases are “recovering.” Continue reading
Whoopi Goldberg says she almost died from pneumonia
“I came very, very close to leaving the earth,” Whoopi Goldberg said. Continue reading
PEI’s ‘television doctors’ could mark new tech trend in Canadian healthcare
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
In Alberton, Prince Edward Island, the doctor is not in the house … but she is on TV. Continue reading
Pneumonia a leading cause of emergency department visits in Canada last year: Report
There were nearly 135,000 pneumonia-related ED visits in Canada in 2017-18, marking a 13 per cent increase from the year before: CIHI Continue reading
Community rallies for Alberta teen in desperate need of living liver donor
Noah Orchard, 18, has cystic fibrosis and Type 1 Diabetes, and a recent complication sent him to the hospital. Continue reading
George H.W. Bush released from hospital after undergoing treatment for infection
Former President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston hospital on Friday after spending 13 days being treated for an infection that required his hospitalization a day after his wife’s funeral. Continue reading
Stan Lee reveals battle with pneumonia in heartfelt video
“I want you all to know I’m thinking of you, of course I always think of the fans, and I hope you’re all doing well, and I miss you all,” Stan Lee said. Continue reading
Family trying to pay Chinese hospital bill to release Saskatchewan woman’s body
Family of Alicia Garlock are struggling over China’s refusal to release her body until the hospital bill is paid. Continue reading
Edmonton woman begs Alberta to cover life-changing $250K cystic fibrosis drug
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Since coming off cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi a month ago, 25-year-old Katrina Secord has lost 30 pounds, 21 per cent of her lung function, taken a leave of absence from work and needs IV antibiotics to manage a chest infection. Continue reading