2 new cases of measles confirmed in Saint John, bringing total to five
Both cases are linked to a previously confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. Continue reading
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Hamilton moves to provide menstrual products to low-income residents
The motion asks staff to study “specific target populations, location and distribution options, costs and an evaluation plan for a 12-month pilot project.” Continue reading
Eastern Ontario public health units band together against amalgamation with Ottawa
In mid-May, health units from Kingston up to the Quebec border learned that they could possibly be absorbed by the Ottawa Public Health unit by spring of 2020. Continue reading
Infectious diseases on the rise among injection drug users in Hamilton: public health department
The public health department says people who inject drugs that have signs of an infected wound should see a health-care provider right away. Continue reading
66 Montrealers died from extreme heat during 2018 heat wave
Sixty-six Montrealers died from extreme heat during the 2018 heat wave, confirms Public Health. Continue reading
New Twitter feature tackling vaccine misinformation an ‘important step’: N.S. chief medical officer
Certain keywords linked to vaccines or vaccination in the Twitter app will now prompt a link to the federal government health website. Continue reading
Hamilton’s public health unit expected to disappear with province’s plan to amalgamate regional boards
Under a new funding plan, the province would unite public health care units across Niagara, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk regions. Continue reading
Canadians support publicly funded dental care for those without insurance, Ipsos poll finds
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
An opinion poll finds nearly nine out of 10 Canadians would support publicly funded dental care for patients without dental coverage. Continue reading
Potential health hazards linked to Quebec floodwaters and how to stay safe
During flooding, experts say, it’s difficult to know where the water came from and what it came in contact with. Here’s how to protect yourself. Continue reading
N.S. health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Halifax hospital
Officials say an individual travelled through Halifax and visited the emergency department at the Halifax Infirmary on Robie Street on April 17 for symptoms unrelated to measles. Continue reading