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Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10% in 2022, data shows
The figures, which cover Nova Scotia's four health zones from 2017 through 2022, show that last year's death total was the highest during the six years.
Provinces look to cleanse storerooms of expired hand sanitizer sent by Ottawa
The federal government spent $376 million on more than 21 million litres of hand sanitizer, which the Public Health Agency of Canada distributed throughout the pandemic.

Ottawa pediatric hospital hopes to address staff shortage with new program

The program aims to alleviate short-term staffing pressures and create a new recruitment pipeline.
Ontario willing to accept accountability if healthcare funding increased: Ford

Premiers and health ministers across the country have demanded more help from the federal government by way of the Canada Health Transfer.
Researchers consider how to 'denormalize' drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

The idea behind the updated guidance is to provide Canadians with the latest evidence-based information about the health risks involved.
Of mice and…coffee cups

Pharmacist Janet Maretzki loves a good, hot cup of coffee. She also welcomes any opportunity to help out a neighbour. How could that possibly turn into disaster for a wayward mouse? You'll have to read her story to find out!
New PMPRB guidelines delayed, yet again

The new PMPRB guidelines have not been implemented on January 1st as planned, and the old guidelines will remain in place "until further notice," the organization's website says.
'Unfounded, unlawful and unacceptable': Turkey's top doctor sentenced to nearly three years in prison

Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci said during her trial that the investigation's actual target was the Turkish Medical Association, which elected her as its president in October 2020.
Newfoundland and Labrador doctors sign shared plan with province

Capitation model plans and recruitment and retention office to be advanced.
N.S. government says no legal action over social media post on woman's hospital death

Nova Scotia's Justice Department said Tuesday it won't pursue legal action against a politician who posted information about a woman who died in hospital after a seven-hour wait for a doctor.