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Major overhaul ordered for group that sets Canada’s cancer screening guidelines – CBC
Review sees ‘pressing need’ to modernize Task Force on Preventive Health Care Jun 17, 2025 A major overhaul is expected of the national body that issues Canada’s cancer screening guidelines.…
Tuberculosis screenings in Arviat come to an end – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 16, 2025 GN declared outbreak of the respiratory illness in February Tuberculosis screening clinics in Arviat are coming to an end, but “focused” screenings at the community’s health centre…
Indigenous people fleeing wildfires face immense mental health burdens. Experts say they shouldn’t have to – CBC
Psychologists say more resources, better communications needed to provide supports to Indigenous evacuees Jun 15, 2025 Jeewa Liske was four months pregnant in August 2023 when she had to flee…
Measles is surging in Alberta. Which vaccine-preventable disease could be next? – CBC
Measles ‘canary in the coalmine,’ as experts watch for resurgence of illnesses like polio Jun 16, 2025 Doctors and scientists worry Alberta’s measles outbreaks could signal the start of a…
Ottawa says it’s ‘exploring more flexibility’ for Jordan’s Principle – Cabin Radio
June 16, 2025 The federal agency that runs Jordan’s Principle says it is considering limited changes to accommodate the “unique challenges” of the North. The program, which offers funding to…
N.S woman receives apology following false cancer diagnosis – CTV
June 12, 202 Just eight days after Nova Scotian Gabriella Patey claims she was told her breast cancer diagnosis was meant for someone else, she says she’s received an apology…
B.C.’s privacy watchdog weighs in on health AI boom – as doctors warn it’s not a substitute – CTV
June 12, 2025 As a growing number of doctors adopt artificial intelligence tools in their offices and hospitals, British Columbia’s privacy commissioner is urging them to do their homework on…
Controversial border bill will help in fight against lethal drug, fentanyl czar says – CTV
June 13, 2025 OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government’s…
Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman – CBC
Insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances, data suggests Jun 12, 2025 New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological…
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century – CBC
868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March Jun 12, 2025 Alberta’s measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary…
