The proposal is inspired by a New Zealand policy. Health experts say the policy merits a close look by Health Canada and the Mental Health and Addictions Minister as it could prevent the development of another generation of nicotine addicts.…
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A study shows compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from a doctor outside of their family care…
More than one million people are waiting to see a specialist, 1.4 million residents are waiting for diagnostic care and 631,000 are waiting for surgeries. Since several provinces didn’t provide complete data, the total is estimated to be closer…
The Healthy.io early detection device will initially be sent to 30,000 patients considered most at risk for kidney disease. The device could detect 1,300 cases of undiagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD) over the…
Research reveals individuals exposed to various forms of traumatic events in childhood are 45% more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood, particularly those…
Cormorant Island is located off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The partnership between Island Health and ‘Namgis First Nation will provide temporary housing for healthcare workers on Cormorant Island while they find their own…
Building on the success of COVID-19 vaccination clinics catering specifically to Black Nova Scotians, Black health and wellness clinics are being held across the province that aim to break down racial health inequities. The pop-up clinics offer…
A study shows newcomers are also much less likely to seek assistance…
The program will pair seniors with professionals to help them live and age at home. The N.S. government will invest $2 million in the CAPABLE project which will be available in three communities: Kings…
- NBHC Engagement
Community health boards (CHBs) across N.S. are asking people to identify what affects the health and well-being of their communities. CHBs are volunteer groups that support a health promotion or population health-based approach to wellness.…
Up to 53 Surrey Memorial Hospital patients will be moved to a transitional housing facility run by Fraser Health to free up hospital beds. The facility is a first in B.C., created in response to chronic overcrowding at the hospital, although the…
Passing a "Canada Pharmacare Act" in 2023 to set up a framework for the drug plan was part of the two-party agreement meant to provide the minority Liberal government parliamentary stability until 2025. While talks remain constructive on…
The report says Black, Indigenous, other racialized people and individuals questioning their gender and sexual…
The Department of Health was unable to provide evidence-based documentation to substantiate 33 Public Health decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit covered operational areas that were meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19,…
The MRI scanner will cost Sask. $2.4 million and should increase capacity by around 5,000 patients over the next two years. The province says using an MRI is becoming increasingly important in the diagnosis and assessment of conditions including…
The proportion of adults who reported excellent or very good mental health (57%), a strong sense of belonging to their community (62%) and high ratings of overall life satisfaction (54%) were all significantly higher in Feb. to May 2023 than…