Five years after Canada decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, the prevalence of cannabis use, cannabis-related ER visits and admissions to hospital mostly increased or remained steady. While the daily use of cannabis among users remained
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) appointed its first health ombudsperson to work against racism and discrimination against Indigenous people in the healthcare system. This is the first position of its kind in the country. The
The project at BC Women’s Hospital will introduce 15 beds for women facing addiction challenges during pregnancy, after childbirth and as new parents. The beds are being implemented using three distinct housing models that include stabilization
Research shows people who are treated at home recover at the same rate or faster than those treated in hospital. The NHS delivered on its goal to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of Sept. Virtual ward beds are for patients who can get
The project will provide evening, weekend and overnight childcare options for healthcare workers at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital through a partnership with a childcare centre in Sydney. The Learning Centre will offer 12 spaces for overnight care
Roughly 1,000 Canadian doctors who went to school abroad are turned away every year because they can't get residency spots in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of foreign visa trainees in medical residency is up 70% since 2019. Critics maintain that
In 2026, Simon Fraser University (SFU) will welcome its first students to its purpose-built medical school, the first in western Canada in more than five decades. SFU plans to encourage students to practice in underserved communities, including rural
Coming out of the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting was a five-part work plan, which includes strengthening and sharing standardized health data. This is expected to improve barriers and allow for better planning for
The report suggests missed work days, lower productivity and lost income due to menopause symptoms cost $3.5 billion a year. Almost half of women polled say they’re unprepared for menopause and nearly all report experiencing symptoms such as hot
These are the first national guidelines for high-risk drinking published in Canada. Research shows more than half of Canadians aged 15 and older drink more than recommended. The findings also show that high-risk drinking often goes unrecognized and