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 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
During the provincial electoral campaign, the Liberals proposed a retention payment for nurses, totaling $111 million, with $10,000 in the first year and $5,000 in the second year in response to nurses considering leaving for better compensation
The Canadian government launched Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC), a federal organization aimed at enhancing Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies and strengthening the life sciences sector. HERC will focus on mobilizing
N.B. Liberal leader Susan Holt announced a four-point plan to recruit more doctors, which includes improving compensation for after-hours care, streamlining the recognition of international credentials, overhauling the recruitment system with input
P.E.I. Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane is initiating the second phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative in Oct. to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare. The first phase involved meetings
Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Ont. and eastern provinces, with a record number of cases expected, while Que. sees a decline. The disease is vaccine-preventable and is seeing peak numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels in Que., Ont., P.E.I
A study published in the journal Neurology involving over 393,000 adult participants indicates that individuals in the LGBTQ community may face a 15% higher risk of adverse brain health outcomes, such as dementia, stroke and late-life depression