Former CEO of Halifax children's hospital sentenced to five months in jail for fraudDuring sentencing today, Judge Paul Scovil said Kitch was a highly paid civil servant who chose to ignore corporate expense provisions in order to benefit financially. 'It's disappointing': Ontario hospital closing ER once again due to staff shortagesThe latest data from Ontario Health shows that the average wait time for a patient to receive a first assessment by a doctor in an emergency room in the province was 2.1 hours in the month of June. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination protects against heart attacks stroke after COVID-19 infection Cardiovascular event rates lower in vaccinated than non-vaccinated, even after breakthrough infections. B.C. premier says he may copy couple who put out newspaper ad looking for doctor The Ministry of Health in a statement said it was "grateful this situation has been brought to our attention.'' Albrioza now available for the treatment of ALS in Canada Oral fixed-dose combination therapy may reduce neuronal cell death in adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Ford says he's working to boost health workers; won't commit to repeal wage cap law Emergency departments across Ontario have been forced to close for hours or days at a time this summer due to staffing shortages. 'YAHOO is my answer!' Happy outcome for woman who bought an ad pleading for a doctor for her husband But while she’s happy to have found a doctor for her husband, Janet Mort said she knows how difficult it is for doctors to take on “even one more patient.” Ontario health minister looks to accredit international nurses faster Nurses have called for wage restraint legislation known as Bill 124 to be repealed, but Jones says, "that is a conversation for another day.'' Health Canada report suggests pharmacies could sell CBD The report found that between 20 and 200 mg/day of oral CBD was “safe and tolerable for short-term use” and could be distributed by pharmacists. Medically assisted death 'needs to be a good choice, not a choice of last resort' In June, the federal government broadened MAID eligibility. First Previous 137 138 139 140 141 Next Last