Healthcare

‘Call 1-800-DOUG-FORD!’: Ontario premier ready to welcome Quebec doctors fleeing Bill 2
Doctors in Quebec have been outraged over the contents of Bill 2, which forces a compensation system that ties a portion of physician pay to several performance metrics and imposes heavy fines for taking ‘concerted action’ to protest the government.
These doctors helped eliminate measles in ‘98. Here’s how they did it
Physicians who were instrumental in achieving Canada’s measles elimination status say they are disheartened by this disruption to a hard-fought public health achievement that lasted more than 25 years, but some are hopeful that it could also push the country to come together to get it back.

Quebec medical specialists announce legal challenge of new compensation law

The bill, which was fast-tracked through Quebec's legislature and adopted early Saturday morning, prohibits doctors from using pressure tactics that could interfere with access to care.
1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report

A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country's health.
Script Runner and Uber Direct partner to improve prescription delivery in Canada

Companies say the new partnership will allow pharmacists to get medications to patients more quickly and cheaply—and with less strain on resources.
Medical groups outraged at Quebec bill forcing gag order and new compensation system for doctors

The new bill ties a part of physician compensation to performance metrics and levies up to $500K in fines for taking ‘concerted action’ to protest the government.
Some systemic drugs may be under-recognized causes of maculopathy

Study integrates pharmacovigilance data with nationwide health claims to reveal overlooked risk of maculopathy with certain systemic drugs.
When weekends worsen sleep apnea

A study reveals that weekend habits can significantly increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. What are the key lifestyle culprits?
Felix Health secures $53M in funding to expand weight loss, preventative care offerings

The company announced it has closed on a round of funding led by the Canadian Business Growth Fund, with participation from the Business Development Bank of Canada, BMO Capital Partners, Whitecap Venture Partners and H Venture Partners.
Canada’s status as a country without endemic measles can now be revoked

Canada is poised to lose its international status as a measles-free country now that an outbreak that began in New Brunswick and spread to other provinces has hit the one-year mark.

‘Call 1-800-DOUG-FORD!’: Ontario premier ready to welcome Quebec doctors fleeing Bill 2

These doctors helped eliminate measles in ‘98. Here’s how they did it

Quebec medical specialists announce legal challenge of new compensation law

1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report

Script Runner and Uber Direct partner to improve prescription delivery in Canada

Medical groups outraged at Quebec bill forcing gag order and new compensation system for doctors

Some systemic drugs may be under-recognized causes of maculopathy

When weekends worsen sleep apnea

Felix Health secures $53M in funding to expand weight loss, preventative care offerings

Canada’s status as a country without endemic measles can now be revoked