Heart & Stroke celebrated the Senate's approval of Canada's first national pharmacare program, which aims to provide 7.5 million uninsured and underinsured Canadians with access to essential prescription drugs for diabetes and contraception.…
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Danielle Smith of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick highlighted the importance of addressing climate change in the context of health and economic issues during the provincial election campaign. She cited increased insurance claims, health…
Canada is experiencing a severe nursing shortage, with a third of nurses working overtime. The shortage persists despite a decline in overall job vacancies since Q2 2022. Nurses cite stress, mental health concerns and job dissatisfaction as…
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Liberal Leader Susan Holt pledged to open a community care clinic in Woodstock, which would be the 11th of at least 30 such clinics across the province if she is elected. Holt's announcement came after discussions with Marisa Pelkey, the Liberal…
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The new psychiatric hospital in P.E.I. experienced further delays and cost increases, leading to a scaled-back design. The facility, which is part of a mental health campus in Charlottetown, is now expected to open between late 2027 and early…
The 2024 National Survey of Canadian Physicians, conducted by Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Medical Association, indicates a significant increase in the…
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NSH is implementing the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI), a global program by WHO and UNICEF aimed at improving breastfeeding rates. NSH facilities, some already BFI-…
The NBMS hosted a community forum in Edmundston and Grand Falls to address the state of primary care, revealing that both areas are at risk due to patient and provider demographics. The event aimed to foster engagement and gather community input…
A report by Cushman & Wakefield found that the senior housing market in Canada…
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The Government of Sask. is collaborating with the University of Regina to support mental health for new and expecting parents through a $280,000 funding initiative. This will facilitate the creation of the Well Being for Expecting and New Mothers…
The Toronto Grace Health Centre is expanding its telehealth services, with a remote patient monitoring system that currently oversees 16,000 clients and is expected to grow to 25,000-30,000 by the end of 2024. The system allows patients who would…
Canada's fertility rate dropped to its lowest in recorded history for the second consecutive year, with a rate of 1.26 children per woman. B.C. had the nation'…
Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare was selected as one of four sites in the country for a schizophrenia demonstration project that aims to strengthen outcomes for those living with schizophrenia by optimizing evidence-based treatment. From Apr. to July…
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Petal Health is working to improve Canada's healthcare system by optimizing appointment scheduling. The company's approach aims to reduce wait times and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare services by matching healthcare professionals’…
Man. experienced more than double the national average of diabetes-associated leg amputations, with rates of 19 per 100,000 compared to the national rate of 9 per 100,000, based on a report issued by the Canadian Institute for Health Information…
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The federal government is dedicating nearly $2.5 million to support the vitality of official language minority communities in Yukon by enhancing access to French language healthcare services. The 'Leveraging technology to increase access to…