Public Health

• N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out

  Two sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.

  Health

  Apr 6
  
• 1 death, several overdoses linked to suspected consumption of counterfeit pills

  Counterfeit pills that look like pharmaceutical tablets are in wide circulation in Montreal. Samples were found to contain synthetic opioids 25 times more potent than fentanyl.

  Health

  Apr 5
  
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• Health unit lists potential measles exposure locations after case confirmed in London, Ont.

  London, Ont.'s health unit says it has confirmed a case of measles involving an adult who likely got the disease while travelling. The unit has published a list of exposure sites.

  Health

  Mar 10
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• In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collide

  Global News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• Public health unit merger talks draws concerns over staffing, services

  KFL&A Public Health is conducting a study that would see the organization merge with Hastings Prince Edward and Leeds Grenville Lanark public health units.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2023
• Public health units around Kingston considering merger

  If the boards approve a merger a proposal must be submitted to the Ministry of Health for approval by March. 

  Health

  Dec 6, 2023
• Grab your tissues: Canada’s flu season has officially begun, officials say

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold nationally, "indicating the start of influenza season."

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023
• Measles exposure warning issued for Vancouver airport and 2 flights

  The B.C. Centre for Disease Control released a bulletin Wednesday, saying a passenger with measles was in the airport on Nov. 23.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2023
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• 2 public health units in Peterborough and area to explore voluntary merger

  Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton Kawartha PIne Ridge District Health Unit will explore the possible impacts a voluntary merger would have on their communities.

  Health

  Nov 2, 2023
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• Dr. Jennifer Russell resigns as N.B. chief medical officer of health

  In a statement released on Friday afternoon, Dr. Jennifer Russell, who became a familiar face for New Brunswickers during COVID-19, announced she will be stepping down this fall.

  Politics

  Oct 14, 2023