North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
Category : Search result: healthcare access Ontario
Ontario Braces for Severe Flu Season: Health Alert
Health experts warn Ontario could face a challenging flu season. Learn about vaccine access concerns and preventive measures to protect your family this winter.
Calgary Mom Faces Flu Vaccine Access Challenges
A Calgary mother's difficulty accessing flu shots reflects broader concerns as experts warn of a severe flu season ahead. Learn about vaccination challenges in Alberta.
New Website Connects Canadians with Cancer Clinical Trials
A new online platform helps Canadian cancer patients discover available clinical trials. Learn how this resource could transform cancer care access across the country.
Outaouais doctors protest new Quebec health legislation
Medical professionals in the Outaouais region are raising concerns about provincial legislation they say will worsen healthcare access. Learn how this affects patients.
STM weekend strike threatens food bank access
Labour tribunal considers conditions for STM weekend strike as food bank director warns shutdown would endanger vulnerable Montrealers needing essential services.
Quebec Doctors Warn Bill 2 Threatens Children's Healthcare
Medical professionals across Quebec are sounding alarms that proposed legislation could severely restrict children's access to essential medical care and create dangerous bureaucratic barriers.
Nova Scotia's Digital Healthcare Transformation
Nova Scotia embraces digital healthcare solutions, breaking down barriers and bringing medical services directly to patients through innovative online platforms and virtual care tools.
NB Hospital to Pay $5K for French Language Rights Violation
A New Brunswick hospital must compensate a patient $5,000 after staff failed to provide services in French, highlighting ongoing official language rights enforcement in Canada's only bilingual province.
Windsor Healthcare Hiring Blitz Amid US Competition
Henry Ford Health launches major Windsor recruitment drive as Canadian healthcare workers face tempting offers from US hospitals. Learn how the border healthcare war is impacting local medical services.
Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds
New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.
Durham Hospital Expands Services, Reduces Patient Travel
Durham's hospital is undergoing a significant transformation with new specialized services that will keep local patients closer to home, reducing travel burdens for families across Ontario.
Rural Saskatchewan Faces Cybersecurity & Internet Challenges
Saskatchewan's rural municipalities confront dual challenges of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and inadequate internet connectivity during pivotal SARM midterm convention discussions.
Manitoba Approves Life-Saving Drug for Dying Boy
A Steinbach family celebrates as the Manitoba government approves coverage for a costly medication that could save their son's life after months of uncertainty and desperate appeals.
Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub
Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.
Northern Ontario Sexual Assault Care Crisis Exposed
A shocking report exposes critical gaps in sexual assault care across rural and northern Ontario, leaving survivors without proper medical and forensic services.
Private Medical Tests: Step Toward US Healthcare
Alberta's new policy allowing private payments for medical tests threatens to undermine Canada's public healthcare system and could lead to U.S.-style two-tier medicine, warn healthcare experts.
Alberta Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action
Alberta's nursing professionals have delivered a powerful mandate for strike action, with 95% voting in favor amid critical staffing shortages and workplace safety concerns.
Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors
A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.
Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population
Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Humber River Health Opens Advanced Medical Simulation Centre
Toronto's Humber River Health unveils groundbreaking simulation centre to transform healthcare education and address Ontario's medical workforce challenges through cutting-edge technology.
Bolton's infamous parking lot fence finally removed
After nearly a decade of community frustration, the controversial fence that split two Bolton plazas has been removed, restoring pedestrian access and ending what locals called a 'parking lot nightmare.'
Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis
Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
Quebec doctors fleeing to Ontario over health bill
Medical professionals are leaving Quebec's Outaouais region in droves following Bill 15 implementation, creating a healthcare crisis that's pushing doctors across the river to Ontario for better working conditions.
Kingston's Multi-Million Dollar Doctor Recruitment Success
How Kingston, Ontario is successfully reversing its physician shortage with an ambitious $4.5 million investment that's bringing dozens of new doctors to the community.
Foreign Courts Can Access Canadian Data: Government Warning
A startling government document reveals that data stored in Canada isn't safe from foreign court orders. Learn how international laws could compromise your digital privacy.
1.2M Ontarians travel 30+ km for family doctor
Shocking new study reveals millions of Ontarians face lengthy commutes for basic medical care, highlighting the province's growing healthcare accessibility crisis.
Page 3 of 4