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Union calls Halifax hospital emergency department "revolving door" of staff
Among some of the union suggestions aimed at reversing that trend are the offering of incentives and signing bonuses to recruit new staff and retention bonuses for senior staff.
Frostbite amputations in Edmonton more than double last winter than any in past decade
“The vast, vast majority of these individuals were unhoused,” an emergency physician told CBC News.

Ontario expanding private delivery of public healthcare services in 3 step plan

Making the announcement Monday, Premier Doug Ford lamented “endless debates'' about who should deliver healthcare and said all he cares about is getting people the care they need quickly and safely.
Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including SickKids in Toronto.
Urologist suspended for not discussing failed vasectomy with patient who inadvertently fathers fifth child

Dr. Claudio Jeldrès should have informed the patient that the procedure did not work and that a subsequent spermogram showed an abundant presence of sperm, according to the Collège des médecins du Québec.
ChatGPT-generated abstracts so convincing they sometimes fool reviewers

Researchers say use of AI could help democratize the scientific writing process, but could also have dangerous implications if bad actors use it to create seemingly real medical research with no basis in actual fact.
Ottawa, Kitchener hospitals saw record numbers of patients admitted this week

Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa says Tuesday was the busiest day in the hospital's 47-year history, with 361 patients admitted.
Ontario to expand surgeries performed in private facilities, sources say

The sources—who were not authorized to speak ahead of an announcement set for next week—said the province will expand existing independent health facilities' capacities in its first phase of surgical healthcare reform.
'Shocked' family says Cape Breton woman died after leaving busy emergency department

Katherine Snow said her mother-in-law, Charlene Snow, went to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on the afternoon of Dec. 30 with jaw pain and flu-like symptoms and was triaged by a nurse.
Alberta premier backs off on promise to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she is regularly contacting Crown prosecutors about these cases, in what opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir labelled a clear case of judicial interference.