Quebec Health Network

• Quebec union warns of crisis-level staffing shortage at emergency call centres

  The FPHQ says a lack of personnel is increasing response times, including for 911 calls, which means ambulances are taking more time to deploy.

  Health

  Dec 27, 2022
  
• Quebec mother being denied full coverage of ultra-specialized brain surgery

  A mother of two in Quebec has filed papers requesting that the province's health insurance cover the costs of an endoscopic brain surgery abroad but was denied full coverage.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2022
  
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• Quebec delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline for health workers

  Health Minister Christian Dubé announced the 30-day delay as the initial deadline for mandatory vaccination loomed, with thousands of employees facing suspension without pay.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2021
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• Civil rights lawyer wants Quebec permit system for family doctors declared unconstitutional

  The move comes after Health Minister Christian Dubé recently reduced the number of new family doctors who are allowed to practise in Montreal.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021
• About 20,000 Quebec health workers still not fully vaccinated as deadline mandate looms

  Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé encouraged health workers who haven't rolled up their sleeves to do so before the Oct. 15 deadline.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2021
• Coronavirus: Quebec media outlets join forces, denounce limited access to health network

  In an open letter published Tuesday, media representatives argue that showing the reality of what is going on in Quebec hospitals and long-term care facilities is paramount.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2021
• Nurses’ union rejects tentative deal with Quebec government

  The FIQ's delegates rejected the agreement-in-principle shortly after it was struck with the province.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2020
• Quebec creates registry to oversee health-care staff mobility, limit COVID-19 transmission

  The establishment of the registry is currently underway in public and private long-term care homes.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2020
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• Quebec looks to improve health-care services for Indigenous patients after Joyce Echaquan’s death

  Quebec is putting forth $15 million to widen access to health-care services for Indigenous people and provide cultural training to employees in the province's medical network.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2020