University Health Network
Charter fight over denying liver transplants to alcohol abusers can proceed, Ontario court rules
Superior Court Justice Andras Schreck rejected arguments from Toronto-based University Health Network that the charter does not apply to it as a private entity. Continue reading
Study finds concussion rates for kids under 5 higher than previously believed
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
An Alberta Children’s Hospital physician says parents should monitor their child’s behaviour after a head injury. Continue reading
Toronto General hospital removes bars aimed at keeping homeless people away
The bars were removed on Wednesday after the organization faced backlash from the public as well as its own staff members, a spokesperson said. Continue reading
Can you suffer from two colds at the same time?
There are over 100 strains of the common cold virus floating around out there, but does that mean you’re able to catch more than one strain at a time? Continue reading
St. Joseph’s Health System in search for new president and CEO
Dr. Smith says it was a “gut-wrenching decision,” but an offer that he “simply couldn’t resist,” to head Toronto’s University Health Network. Continue reading
Victim’s mother angry at Toronto Western Hospital for hiring convicted sex offender Terrence Noftall
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
“The hospital should be doing criminal background checks and should be held accountable.” Continue reading
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No background check for registered sex offender who formerly worked at Toronto hospital
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Global News has learned that Terrence Noftall, who formerly worked at Toronto Western Hospital, was a registered sex offender. But officials at the University Health Network say they never did a criminal background check. Continue reading
Ontario couple marks unique anniversary on Valentine’s Day
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
Valentine’s Day means a lot to the married couple of six years, because last Feb. 14, as other couples shared chocolate and sipped champagne, Kearney received the gift of life. Continue reading
Ontario creating 1,200 new hospital beds across province to ease overcrowding
The province will spend $140 million on its plan to create more hospital beds and home care services. Continue reading
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute launches Canada’s most advanced driving simulator
The driving simulator was designed to study the impact that a person’s health has on their driving performance, with a specific focus on healthy older adults and people living with injury or illness. Continue reading