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The Messenger – CPSA
As Alberta’s medical regulator, CPSA’s role is to protect the public, ensuring all patients receive safe, high-quality health care. By this standard, CPSA has a responsibility to not only acknowledge…
This First Nations chef went into a diabetic coma at 21. Now he teaches healthy traditional cooking – CBC
Jun 20, 2025 Being diagnosed with diabetes inspired chef Kirk Ermine to change his diet and start cooking healthier Kirk Ermine was 21 years old when he fell into his…
Healing Indigenous Hearts in Sts’ailes First Nation – FNHA
Jun 19, 2025 An article from the FNHA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer Sts’ailes Elders Pat Charlie and Cyril Paul, along with Dory Pentz, community wellness worker, recently shared…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises – CTV
June 18, 2025 Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease at a commercial pigeon operation in Chilliwack, B.C., requiring the birds to be culled…
B.C.’s Northern Health ramping up vaccine availability as measles cases may be undercounted – CTV
June 18, 2025 Two more suspected cases of measles over the weekend in Northern Health have the health authority taking extra measures to try to vaccinate British Columbians against one…
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats – CTV
June 19, 2025 The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.…
Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies – CBC
Premier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices Jun 19, 2025 The Alberta premier’s announcement of her intent to restore local decision making to public health…
Twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV approved in U.S. – CBC
While a vaccine to prevent HIV still is needed, some experts say the shot could be next best thing Jun 18, 2025 The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year…
Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal – CBC
Katherine Lanteigne alleges bias, privacy breaches in study led by University Health Network, seeks apology Jun 19, 2025 An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is…
Updating the CMA Code of Ethics to combat anti-Indigenous racism – CMA
June 18, 2025 Experiencing racism and discrimination in the health system is still a troubling reality for many Indigenous Peoples in Canada. “What I’ve heard consistently from Indigenous patients is…
