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- 11/8/2023
Fredericton police investigating 2022 death of former diplomat in hospital ER
A statement from the police says the major crime unit is involved in the investigation of 78-year-old Darrell Mesheau’s death on July 12, 2022, while he was in the waiting room at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. - 11/8/2023
Quebec public sector strikes: Nurses, health staff launch two day walkout
Essential services are being maintained during the 48-hour strike, but the Health Department says some non-urgent surgeries could be postponed. - 11/8/2023
Saskatchewan to make changes to age requirements for purchasing tobacco products
The change aligns age restrictions for smoking and vaping with those on liquor and cannabis sales in Saskatchewan, something that has been done in most provinces. - 11/8/2023
High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping healthcare costs on opioid companies
Sanis Health, Sandoz Canada and McKeeson Canada, plus pharmacy retailer Shoppers Drug Mart, want the high court to examine two B.C. court decisions. - 11/8/2023
Amazon takes another shot at healthcare, this one a virtual care service that costs US$9 per month
The e-commerce giant says its Prime customers can now get quick access to a healthcare provider through a program that costs US$9 a month or US$99 annually. - 11/8/2023
Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight
An accident with high-voltage power lines had destroyed most of Aaron James’ face and one eye. - 11/8/2023
In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests
Nurse practitioners did assessments and provisions for free until July, when they struck a new collective agreement with the province, said a spokesperson for their union. - 11/7/2023
Connecting the dots between distraction and neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers at Laval University are studying our propensity for distraction in a bid to find ways to slow the progression of certain diseases. - 11/7/2023
How changes to Alberta's health system may impact its doctors
The Alberta government announced major changes will be coming to the province's health system. Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, weighed in on what we know so far. - 11/7/2023
Physician health and wellbeing in the spotlight: CCPH 2023
What emerged very clearly was the recognition of how interlinked the well-being of physicians is with the healthcare system as a whole and the health of patients.