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Indigenous Health Providers Halt Medical Travel to Vancouver Amid FIFA World Cup Price Surge
Indigenous health providers in northwest B.C. are canceling medical travel to Vancouver due to soaring costs from the FIFA World Cup.
Source: CBC Health
Heart Stopped After 8-Hour Wait: A Call for Health Care Reform
After an 8-hour wait in St. John's ER led to a near-fatal incident, Paul Reid demands urgent healthcare reform.
Source: CBC Health
Terminal Cancer Patients in Calgary Seek After-Hours Oncology Support
Calgary cancer patients are urging health officials to restore after-hours support for oncology services.
Source: CBC Health
Kendamil Baby Formula Recall: Health Risks Prompt Action from Authorities
The CFIA has recalled Kendamil baby formula sold on Amazon and Costco due to potential toxin contamination.
Source: CBC Health
Physician Suspended Amidst 43 Charges of Sexual Crimes Including Voyeurism
Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon faces 43 charges of sexual crimes, including voyeurism and child pornography, leading to his suspension from medical practice.
Source: CBC Health
BAFTAs Disrupted by Outburst: Understanding Tourette's and Coprolalia
A racial slur shouted during the BAFTAs highlighted Tourette syndrome and the impact of coprolalia.
Source: CBC Health
B.C. Disability Funding Revisions Spark Mixed Feelings Among Parents
Changes to B.C.'s disability funding have led to mixed reactions among parents, with some relieved and others anxious about potential reductions in support.
Source: CBC Health
Family Health Teams Call for Improved Compensation for Nurses in Ontario
Family health teams in Ontario are advocating for higher wages for nurses to ensure quality primary care for residents.
Source: CBC Health
B.C. Health Science Workers Secure Tentative Agreement with 12% Wage Boost
Health science workers in B.C. have tentatively agreed to a contract featuring a 12% wage increase over four years.
Source: CBC Health
Generous Donation Transforms OCD Treatment Centre in Toronto
Brian Reeve donates $10 million to expand a Toronto OCD treatment centre that helped him achieve remission.
Source: CBC Health
Government Initiates National Dialogue on Men's and Boys' Health Strategy
The federal government is launching a national dialogue to shape a strategy aimed at improving men's and boys' health in Canada.
Source: CBC Health
Winkler-Morden Residents Unfazed by Measles Outbreak
In Winkler and Morden, many residents remain unconcerned about the ongoing measles outbreak despite rising rates.
Source: CBC Health
Alberta Man's Final Wish for MAID Unfulfilled in Catholic Hospital
William Hume's desire for medical assistance in dying went unfulfilled after he died waiting in a Catholic hospital.
Source: CBC Health
Concerns Grow as Western Quebec Patients Face Increased Transfers for Medical Care
Rising patient transfers from western Quebec raise concerns about the risks to local residents in emergencies.
Source: CBC Health
Manitoba Trustee Advocates for Mandatory Vaccines Amid Measles Surge
A Manitoba trustee is urging for mandatory vaccinations as measles cases rise, stressing public health safety.
Source: CBC Health