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Manitoba laboratory expands newborn screening programThe Cadham Provincial Laboratory is expanding its newborn screening process to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).HealthJun 9
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Saskatchewan health-care workers share staff and demand concerns to SMAThe provincial budget made the biggest investment into health care in Saskatchewan history, however doctors said that will not help them in the tough months to come.HealthMay 6
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COVID-19 has more Saskatchewan doctors burnt out and contemplating retirement: survey“The survey reflects what I have been hearing from many physicians — that they have been working harder during the pandemic,” Dr. Eben Strydom saidCanadaApr 27
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‘He’s a fighter’: B.C. teen finally gets life-saving surgery after months of delaysOne day before Devin's 15th birthday, he underwent surgery at B.C. Children's Hospital and has already been discharged from the ICU.HealthFeb 1
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‘It’s bad’: B.C. family’s desperate plea after teen’s surgery cancelled 4 timesDevin Gallant's family says they were told he needed emergency surgery last summer. The procedure was booked for December, but has since been cancelled four times.HealthJan 22
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Saskatchewan Medical Association encourages doctors to reach out for mental health helpThe Saskatchewan Medical Association president says it's important for physicians who are struggling with their mental health to reach out.HealthOct 6, 2021
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Sask. NDP calls for mandatory vaccination for teachers, staff in return-to-school planThe Saskatchewan NDP is calling for mandatory vaccination for teachers and staff as schools get ready to return to class in the fall.CanadaAug 18, 2021
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Alberta family denied multi-million-dollar gene therapy fundingAn Alberta family has been dealt a devastating blow after being informed that their child does not qualify for funding for a costly gene therapy treatment.HealthApr 2, 2021
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Alberta covering expensive SMA treatment for Fairview toddler ‘Mighty Max’An Alberta toddler with a rare disorder will be have a multi-million-dollar treatment covered by the Alberta government.CanadaFeb 23, 2021
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GTA family fundraising to get life-saving drug for twins'It's really hard and it's really painful for us to see them fall down and lose their muscle ... we hope that our twins can get Zolgensma on time.'HealthFeb 20, 2021
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