Critical Care

Emergency departments across Ontario have been forced to close for hours or days at a time this summer due to staffing shortages.

In addition to her sizable salary, Alberta's chief medical officer of health took home more than $227K in 'cash benefits' during a year when the province's nurses were threatening job action.

University Health Network says the alert applies to its cardio-vascular, cardiac and medical-surgical intensive care units at Toronto General Hospital.

The government said there are currently 5,014 healthcare workers off the job for reasons linked to COVID-19.

Several Ontario hospitals have previously warned that emergency department closures could be a recurring issue this summer as a result of staffing shortages.

Study shows higher risk of severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality for those overweight or obese.

A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses.