A recent report from the Toronto Foundation highlights that young adults in Toronto are facing worsening mental health, severe financial stress and increased social isolation compared to older age groups. The data reveals that 45% of 20-somethings
The University of Calgary found rates of lung, colorectal and prostate cancers are projected to decrease in 2024, while less common cancers such as melanoma, liver and kidney cancers and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are on the rise. Also, more people are
The study also confirms a higher risk of developing new neurological disorders after the infection. The University of Alberta compared (sub. req.) data from residents who tested positive for COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic. It suggests
This adds to a growing field of studies that suggest women are less likely to experience miscommunication, misunderstanding and bias when treated by female doctors. In this case, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre found that when hospitals reached a
N.S. extended the In-province Travel Assistance Pilot Program to support surgical access until May 31, 2025. The program helps lower-income patients with travel and accommodation costs for surgeries and certain procedures within the province. The
Despite two government-commissioned reports recommending existing drug consumption sites remain open across the province, Health Minister Sylvia Jones will ban such sites near schools and prohibit new ones from opening. The rule will close 20 such
Elaine Mousseau claims the Government of Man. and Shared Health are responsible for Krystal Mousseau’s death as she passed away from multisystem organ failure in an induced coma after being transported to the Brandon hospital. Mousseau claims bad
A whooping cough, or Pertussis, outbreak originally declared on the Acadian Peninsula at the end of June was expanded to encompass the entire province. There have been 141 cases so far in 2024, exceeding the five-year average of 34 cases per year
Man. is adding 68 transitional care beds to reduce wait times and improve care transitions for patients, particularly high-needs seniors, those awaiting personal care homes, patients needing physiotherapy before discharge and individuals without
In the party’s first commitment ahead of the upcoming election, Liberal Leader Susan Holt promised to open the clinics before 2028, cutting wait times for primary care and costing the province $115.2 million over four years. The first four clinics