Health Minister Marjorie Michel declares a pivotal shift in Canadian health strategy, emphasizing the need for domestic resilience and reduced dependence on American institutions. Learn the details.
Parishioners at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Toronto discovered an abandoned newborn in a shoebox. The mother has been located, and both are receiving care. Learn about safe surrender laws in Canada.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announces a dedicated national strategy for men's and boys' health, set for launch in 2026. Learn about the government's new focus on this critical public health area.
The United States has inked new health agreements with nine African nations, focusing on priorities from the Trump administration. Get the details on the partnerships and their global health implications.
Following a provincial takeover, board members of the Grey Bruce Health Unit will now be subject to new performance assessment measures. Learn about the changes and their implications for public health governance in Ontario.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
A health expert prescribes intentional laughter as a weekly wellness routine. Discover the surprising benefits of a good belly laugh and how to integrate it into your life.
Barrie launches new mental health care spaces to meet growing community needs. Discover the local initiatives bringing critical support and a fresh start in 2026.
New Manitoba health reports reveal overall improvements in public health, though specific areas of concern persist. Discover the key findings and what they mean for the province.
Alberta's Health Minister and the province's new permanent Chief Medical Officer of Health aim to strengthen their working relationship. Get the latest on this key development for public health.
A union representing tens of thousands of health care workers in British Columbia has ratified a new four-year collective agreement. Learn the details of this significant labour deal.
A new initiative in Sudbury is collecting crucial data on frostbite and hypothermia, aiming to protect vulnerable homeless residents like Marlon Wright, who suffered severe injuries.
A 29-day-old infant has died from the cold in Gaza, a doctor reports, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis and escalating risks for vulnerable newborns amid the ongoing conflict.
At 78, Regina's Jayne Whyte reflects on 50 years of mental health advocacy and personal resilience. She sees the holidays as a time for forgiveness and fresh starts. Discover her inspiring story.
Dr. Vivien Suttorp is Alberta's new permanent chief medical officer of health, bringing over 25 years of public health experience to the role. Learn about her priorities and the recent history of the position.
The Alberta government has appointed Dr. Vivien Suttorp as the province's new chief medical officer of health. Get the details on this key public health leadership change.
As youth transition out of mental health services, experts emphasize the critical need for ongoing support to prevent setbacks and ensure long-term well-being. Learn about the gaps in the system.
Learn how to select the right home blood pressure monitor for accurate readings. Our guide includes top-rated models for 2025 and key features to consider for your health.
Health officials in British Columbia have issued a warning about food and water at a local resort, citing a risk to public health. Learn the details and what this means for visitors.
The CDC has voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Canadian officials and insurers confirm coverage will not change. Details on the policy shift and its implications.
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Former CDC head Tom Frieden criticizes a vaccine advisory panel's vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, calling it a dangerous mistake. Learn why experts are urging healthcare providers to ignore the new guidance.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
A key U.S. immunization committee suggests revising the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns, a policy Canada watches closely. Learn the details and potential implications.
A federal vaccine committee, now led by skeptics, voted to halt guidance for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. Public health experts warn this could lead to thousands of preventable infections and dangerous confusion.
London Health Sciences Centre is changing its mental health benefits for certain employee groups, moving from unlimited coverage to a managed program. Learn about the details and implications.
London Health Sciences Centre unveils a new health care program designed to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and home recovery, providing crucial support for patients like Elisabeth Hutchison.
A lack of global understanding about menopause is creating significant health dangers for women. Learn why this knowledge gap is critical and what needs to change.
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
A federal vaccine committee may scrap the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B shot at birth, a move experts warn could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.