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How women face unique alcohol use challenges, from physiology to stigma and child care
While alcohol-related services have typically focused on men because they tend to drink more, day programs should provide child care so more women can have the opportunity to access them, said one expert.
Funeral home finds woman breathing hours after declared dead
The apparent premature declaration of death occurred days after a continuing care home in Iowa was fined $10,000 over a similar incident.

Doctors present suggestions to address Northern Ontario physician shortage

Northern Ontario representatives of the OMA presented a plan at a session in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Five things to know about healthcare talks Tuesday between Trudeau, premiers

Both sides are optimistic a deal will emerge but there are some big divides to overcome.
Second Act: Pharmacist turned travel influencer

The world is Nabila Ismail’s office as she builds her own travel brand.
Governments seek buyer as Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago set to close

Quebec Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon said Friday the province has had preliminary talks with potential buyers.
Manitoba hospitals will soon be collecting race based patient info

Countries such as the United States, Australia and England all collect racial identifiers as part of health data.
Prescription drug discount provider GoodRx fined $1.5 million for sharing personal health data with Facebook, Google without consent

Under a settlement, California-based GoodRx also accepted that it will be prohibited going forward from sharing user health data with third parties for advertising purposes.
As sexual assault rates rise, provinces face shortages of specially trained nurses

Timely care from a well-trained forensic nurse can help stave off a cascade of post-traumatic effects, including depression, anxiety and even suicide.
Report finds taboos in women's health can limit access to knowledge and care

Survey respondents each reported an average of five pelvic health issues, including painful periods, pelvic floor dysfunction, fibroids and regular yeast infections.