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. The
The Government of Canada is investing $4 million to support 10 companies led by diverse innovators in Atlantic Canada, including three health I.T. and medical devices firms. Among them, MIMOSA Diagnostics received $500,000 to expand its team and
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 are
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
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 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
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/m³
A report by the office of P.E.I.'s auditor general revealed that eight top executives at Health P.E.I. received salaries or raises without proper approval. The audit, covering Jan. 2021 to Dec. 2023, found discrepancies between the salaries paid and
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