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- 1/22/2026
Manitoba recruits U.S. doctors, one points to political climate as a factor
‘I focus on underserved populations and that includes LGBTQ+ populations,” a recent recruit from Michigan said. ‘So I saw, sort of, the writing on the wall that it was going to become more and more difficult to provide quality care to those patients.’ - 1/22/2026
Astronauts say space station’s ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused Wednesday to say which one of them needed medical attention and for what reason. - 1/22/2026
QUIZ: Do you know your delusions?
People believe some pretty strange things sometimes. Do you believe you can ace a quiz on delusions? Find out here! - 1/22/2026
No evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says government report
Dr. Yves Léger’s final report on the illness, which has baffled experts for years, says most patients did not have elevated levels of herbicides or metals like arsenic in their systems that could have made them sick. - 1/22/2026
‘A legacy of failure’: Nanaimo doctor speaks out on patient tower plan and cath lab
Dr. David Forrest, infectious disease and critical care specialist and Chair of the Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society, says the province’s healthcare plan for Central and North Island is short-sighted. - 1/21/2026
Adding metal detectors? Saskatchewan orders review of hospital security amid increasing safety concerns
A 36-year-old patient died after an altercation with security at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. - 1/21/2026
Ontario newly approves access to six cancer treatments through FAST pilot
Focusing on treatments already approved through Project Orbis, the FAST pilot is an ongoing three-year program. - 1/21/2026
Sterile water or local anesthetic? ISMP Canada highlights another packaging look-alike
Two plastic ampoules that might not be twins—but could most definitely be sisters. - 1/21/2026
More concern than optimism: As AI proliferates, what do Canadians want the government to do?
AI is everywhere—very much including healthcare. But do upcoming government strategies do enough to protect Canadians where complex issues like mental health, deepfakes and labour rights are concerned? - 1/20/2026
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