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NB Hospital Death Lawsuit Settled by Family

The family of a New Brunswick man who died in a hospital emergency room has reached a settlement in their lawsuit. The case highlights ongoing concerns about emergency healthcare in Canada.

Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals

Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.

Ottawa Hospital ER Wait Times Exposed

New data reveals emergency room wait times at Ottawa hospitals. Learn what patients face and how the healthcare system is responding to increasing demands.

Alberta Teachers Poised to Strike as Public Support Grows

Exclusive Leger poll shows overwhelming Albertans back teachers in contract dispute with provincial government. As tensions escalate, discover what's driving public opinion and what a potential strike could mean for students and families across Alberta.

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.

Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds

Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.

Rockyview Hospital Hosts Future Healthcare Workers

Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary opened its doors to the next generation of healthcare workers during a special Take Our Kids to Work Day event, giving young students an inspiring glimpse into medical careers.

Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis

Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.

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.

Vancouver Hospital Uses AI to Detect Heart Failure

St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to detect heart failure earlier and more accurately, potentially saving countless lives through advanced technology.

Edmonton Hospital Weapons Screening System Considered

The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is exploring advanced weapons screening technology as part of a comprehensive safety strategy following increased security incidents across Alberta Health Services facilities.

Halifax Hospital Stabbing Case Heads to Jury Trial

A Nova Scotia man accused in a violent hospital stabbing incident has chosen a judge and jury trial. Get the latest courtroom developments and what's next in this high-profile Halifax case.

RVH's tiniest patients rock Blue Jays gear in NICU

The NICU at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is showing major league spirit as their smallest patients sport miniature Blue Jays uniforms, bringing joy and comfort to families during challenging times.

Mission Hospital ER Closed Over Halloween Weekend

Patients in Mission, BC faced limited emergency care options as the local hospital's emergency department closed for nearly 48 hours due to severe staffing shortages during the Halloween weekend.

Quebec Forces Doctors Back to Work with Special Law

Quebec's health minister Christian Dubé invokes special powers to compel doctors back to hospitals as healthcare system faces critical shortages. Bill 15 provisions spark debate over government authority versus medical staffing crisis.

Sudan's Last Darfur Hospital Collapses Amid Siege

Exclusive report reveals how the last functioning hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to shut down amid relentless attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands without critical medical care as the Darfur conflict escalates.

WHO: 460+ Killed in Sudan Hospital Attacks

The World Health Organization reveals shocking evidence of systematic attacks on Sudanese hospitals, with hundreds killed and healthcare infrastructure decimated amid ongoing conflict.

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