Health in the News

Dr. Francois Reitz, senior lead physician for the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s rural relief program, is raising concerns about the growing challenges faced by rural healthcare workers amid widespread staff shortages. Emergency room closures…

Melanoma Canada launched the Mole Mobile, a mobile skin cancer screening unit, to visit major Canadian cities, underserved communities, and rural and Indigenous regions. This initiative aims to reduce wait times for dermatological consultations…

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board approved an additional $30 million in funding for the F.W. Green Home expansion project in Cranbrook, bringing the total project cost to $232 million. The expansion will be a 150-bed long-term…

Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in the Sussex region of New Brunswick, believed to be linked to a traveler who passed through the area in late June. Residents and recent visitors are urged to monitor for symptoms such as fever,…

In response to the tragic death of 11-year-old Brayden Robbins from a brain hemorrhage at Comox Valley Hospital, B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne announced plans to improve the healthcare system. The province will introduce a night shift…

Grey County's Supportive Outreach Service (SOS) program will expand to operate seven days a week, thanks to a $1,126,700 federal grant aimed at addressing the opioid crisis. This funding will allow the purchase of a dedicated vehicle for the…

During a public Q&A on social media, The Premier of New Brunswick reiterated that changes are not coming to healthcare roles. Premier Susan Holt committed to nurses that they will be involved in the design of these improved public health,…

The University of Manitoba launched a new training program called 'We Will Take Good Care of the People' (Giga Mino Ganawenimaag Anishinaabeg) aimed at ensuring Indigenous patients receive culturally safe care. This initiative is part of ongoing…

The First Nations Health Authority's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) released a report urging health system partners in British Columbia to provide culturally safe pre and post-natal care for First Nations Lifegivers in rural and…

The award is supported by the Give a Breath 5K event, which aims to address gaps in public funding for lung cancer research. Tim Monds, Founder of Give a Breath, highlighted the importance of public support in expanding the initiative into a…

A report by the office of P.E.I.'s auditor general revealed that eight…

About 80% of New Brunswick hospital patients report a very good overall experience, according to a survey by the New Brunswick Health Council. However, negative experiences highlight significant issues, with some patients feeling disrespected and…

The 2024 Cross Canada Survey of Radon Exposure reveals that 10.3 million Canadians are living in homes with high radon levels, significantly increasing their risk of lung cancer. Nearly 18% of Canadian homes have radon levels at or above 200 Bq/…

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) found that the average percentage of new federal money going to mental health care is only 15%, contrary to the federal government's claim of 30%. The report, 'Overpromised Underdelivered: Analysis of…

Developed by the University Health Network in Toronto, Halo uses a portable camera with audiovisual communication to remotely monitor patients and alert care providers to potential health risks. This technology aims to enhance patient safety by…

Mansa Agbaku, a second-year medical student at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, suggests that increasing residency program options in various disciplines within the province could aid in retaining more doctors. Currently, residency opportunities…