B.C. Hospital ER Closes Overnight Amid Staffing Crisis
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
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76,475 Canadians Have Died by MAID: A Decade of Debate
A decade after legalization, MAID accounts for 1 in 20 deaths in Canada. Proponents cite pent-up demand, while critics warn of lax safeguards and questionable practices.
Canadian medical labs face severe staff shortages
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
Canadian Doctor Criticizes 'Closed Off' Medical Training System
An Edmonton-born physician shares her challenging journey through Canada's restrictive medical residency system, highlighting barriers for Canadian-trained doctors seeking to practice at home.
Rocket Lab Awarded $816M U.S. Space Force Satellite Contract
Rocket Lab secures a landmark $816 million prime contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites for the U.S. Space Force, marking its largest deal and a major shift in defense contracting. Discover how this impacts national security space.
Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
N.B. Neurological Illness Report Due in January
New Brunswick's chief medical officer confirms the final report on a mysterious neurological illness will be public in January. Get the latest details and what it means for residents.
U.S. climate lab closure could send scientists to Canada
The potential shutdown of a key U.S. climate research centre is seen as an opportunity for Canada to attract top scientific talent. Experts call the facility 'irreplicable.'
Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
Ontario Residency Program Expanded for International Doctors
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
Students create 3D heart, lungs doll for HSN medical learners
Cambrian College students innovate with a life-like manikin featuring 3D-printed heart and lungs, enhancing surgical training at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Discover this breakthrough in medical education.
Nearly 200 Quebec Doctors Get Licences to Work in Ontario
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
SQ seizes thousands of meth tablets, cash in raids
The Sûreté du Québec conducted major raids, seizing thousands of methamphetamine tablets, production equipment, and cash. Get the full details on this significant drug bust.
Faulty Glucose Monitors Recalled in Canada
Health Canada issues a recall for specific FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to potential for incorrect glucose readings. Patients advised to check lot numbers immediately.
Spain probes lab leak link to swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating a potential laboratory leak as the source of a recent swine fever outbreak. Health officials confirm all possibilities are being examined.
Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles to Keep Flying
A concerning report reveals airline pilots in Canada and globally are hiding mental health conditions due to fear of losing their medical clearance and careers. Learn about the systemic risks and calls for reform.
London team provides 3D-printed orthopedic care in Gaza
A medical team from London, Ontario, is using 3D printing to create custom fixators for severe bone fractures in Gaza. This innovative approach offers critical care where resources are scarce.
Doctor's Colonoscopy Complication Leads to Permanent Damage
A Canadian physician shares his harrowing story of a post-colonoscopy hemorrhage, medical dismissal, and the permanent health consequences that followed. Learn his crucial advice for navigating healthcare.
Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
Halifax company releases promising cancer study results
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
MAID accounts for 5% of Canadian deaths in 2024
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.
New LHSC-Shriners program eases pain for kids
A groundbreaking partnership between LHSC and Shriners Hospitals is transforming pediatric care in London, reducing travel burdens and improving pain management for young patients across the region.
Cancer primary reason for assisted deaths in Canada
New federal data reveals cancer remains the leading diagnosis for medical assistance in dying. Learn about the trends and implications for Canada's healthcare system.
Acadia University ratifies new staff agreement
Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia has successfully ratified a new collective agreement with librarians and lab technicians, ensuring stability for academic operations.
Quince Sale: Top Home & Fashion Items Up to 30% Off
Discover the best deals from Quince, with discounts up to 30% on Turkish cotton towels, lab-grown diamonds, performance wear, and more. Upgrade your lifestyle with these quality, affordable finds.
Medical Record Summaries Now on YourHealthNS App
Nova Scotians can now access summarized medical records through the YourHealthNS app, enhancing virtual healthcare access. Learn about this digital health innovation.
Vets urge changes as animal medicine shortages mount
Canadian veterinarians are pushing for regulatory reforms to address growing medication shortages affecting animal care. Learn about the impacts and proposed solutions.
Conjoined salmon twins found in Windsor research lab
Scientists at a Windsor research facility have made an extraordinary discovery of ultra-rare conjoined salmon twins. Learn about this unprecedented finding in Canadian aquatic research.
Canadian Surgeons Return to Ukraine After 3 Years
The Canada Ukraine Surgical Aid Program completes its first mission inside Ukraine since 2022, performing complex reconstructive surgeries for war victims and training local medical teams.
Ontario's new doctor residency rules spark outrage
Internationally trained doctors express frustration as Ontario's new residency requirements exclude qualified physicians despite severe doctor shortages across the province.
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