Health in the News
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A contract the N.S. government signed with doctors extends a premium already paid for emergency surgeries to scheduled surgeries outside normal hours and on weekends and holidays. The premiums, ranging from 35% to 50%, would be available for…
A study found higher stroke risk among females with atrial fibrillation may be related to sex-…
The number of children in Canada experiencing abuse, poverty, mental illness and other serious problems is on the rise and Indigenous youth face some of the highest risks, says a…
Elders in Elsipogtog First Nation say they need a nursing home in their community to better suit their cultural and language needs. Most seniors in the community are Mi'kmaw speakers but the LTC homes outside the community only offer care in the…
It had been more than a decade since the bylaws regarding medical staff - including locums - were updated. The new bylaws came into effect last month and will be implemented as different contracts come up for renewal. The old bylaw called locums…
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The initiative will see 140,000 people aged 18 to 39 years old receive additional health checks and support with diabetes management, such as blood sugar level control, weight management and cardiovascular risk minimization. Under the T2Day: Type…
Researchers say shift work might have a negative impact on the memory and thinking abilities of middle-aged and older adults. Higher rates of cognitive impairment were observed in individuals who reported current exposure to night shift work or…
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More than 425,000 patients used the…
The program, which accelerated the hiring process and removed barriers, was implemented across Nova Scotia. As part of the program, Nova Scotia Health implemented enhancements to ensure a seamless return for retired nurses, including:
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased by 19% in 2022-2023, while ER visits due to the virus decreased 15% in the same time period. Other findings include:
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The campaign, a collaboration between B.C.’s First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Vancouver Coastal Health, is focused on bringing attention to harm reduction, anti-stigma and grief and loss messages surrounding the toxic drug emergency. It…
The City of Hamilton’s first Indigenous health strategy aims to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people and reduce health disparities. Hamilton Public Health services members interviewed and surveyed Indigenous leaders and…
The New Brunswick Nurses Union says people shouldn't be misled by a Nurses Association of New Brunswick report that 657 nurses were registered from Dec. 2022 to May to work in the province. Registrations aren't the same as hires, the union says.…
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Officials with Nova Scotia Health believe they've identified 17,500 people who can be removed from the province's need-a-family-practice registry. They’re now calling them to confirm this information. The registry stood at more than 152,000…
While P.E.I. and N.S. have the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the country, N.B. and N.L. have rates below or comparable to the Canadian average. The study found higher-income…
N.B. is one of two provinces that doesn’t offer any coverage of supplies, including pouches and wafers, that are part of a system that collects waste from a stoma. The Ostomy Canada Society says the only people who are covered are those with…