Quebec health
Public Health warning about measles case in Laval
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec health officials are warning anyone who was in Laval recently that they may have been exposed to measles. Continue reading
‘Unlivable working conditions’: survey shows orderlies unsatisfied with work environment
A survey of 8,500 orderly workers calls working conditions unlivable and has many calling for government action to improve the situation. Continue reading
Quebec company aims to streamline access to doctors with free online booking service for clinics
Bonjour-santé is offering its new system — called UGO, which stands for ‘universel, gratuit et ouvert,’ or universal, free and open — to all clinics across the province. Continue reading
Anti tobacco advocates call on Quebec government to appeal vaping ruling
An anti-tobacco group is urging the Quebec government to appeal a court ruling that invalidated certain sections of the province’s tobacco legislation pertaining to vaping. Continue reading
Quebec health minister considers extending surgery pilot project in private clinics
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Quebec’s health minister hasn’t ruled out extending the use of operating rooms in private clinics for publicly-funded physicians. Continue reading
Meningococcal B identified as strain that killed Montreal woman
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Anyone who has not been vaccinated against the disease can be referred to Santé Publique for vaccination. Continue reading
‘Very, very rare’ tragedy after Montreal woman dies of meningococcal infection
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Symptoms are flu-like, including fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, vomiting and rashes. Continue reading
Final arguments begin in case of Quebecers seeking assisted death
They are asking the court to allow doctors to provide them with medical aid in dying. Continue reading
Quebec wants to give nurse practitioners more autonomy, responsibility
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec’s health minister insists nurse practitioners can handle minor issues without having to refer patients to a doctor. Continue reading
Quebec declines talks with feds, provinces, territories on coerced sterilization
Quebec won’t be part of a working group the federal government wants to examine claims that Indigenous women have been sterilized against their will. Continue reading