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Alberta government beefs up measles defence as cases rival 1980s levels – CBC
Province boosts access to immunization, set to launch ad campaign next week May 05, 2025 The Alberta government says it is taking new steps to rein in the province’s measles…
He let snakes bite him hundreds of times. Now his blood might save lives – GLOBAL
May 5, 2025 Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment…
National recall issued for common pain medication over dosage issue – CTV
May 04, 2025 Health Canada has published a nationwide recall alert for one lot of JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg bottles, because some bottles may contain 150 mg capsules. JAMP Pharma Corp.,…
‘A wake up call’: ER visits for asthma spiked during destructive wildfire season – CTV
May 05, 2025 Asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits spiked in Ontario following the heavy smoke that came with Canada’s most destructive wildfire season, according to new research published in the…
Quebec public inquiry begins into assisted death of quadriplegic man – CBC
Normand Meunier’s partner, nurses and doctors will testify during public hearings May 05, 2025 A public inquiry into the death of a quadriplegic man begins today in Quebec — over…
Indigenous women take to the streets of downtown Winnipeg to help their community – APTN News
May 02, 2025 ‘There’s an overwhelming need for this’ says community safety group. Winnipeg’s Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) is expanding at the request of community members. A new team…
International Day of the Midwife: Focusing on the health of First Nations mothers and babies – FNHA
May 01, 2025 International Day of the Midwife, May 5, is a time to celebrate the contributions of midwives to improving maternal and newborn health. The wellness of mothers and…
Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week – CTV
May 01, 2025 TORONTO — Ontario is reporting its highest increase in measles cases since its outbreak began, with 223 new infections in the province over the past week. That…
Here’s why mental health-related hospitalizations are declining in young Canadians – CTV
May 01, 2025 The way Canadian youth access care for mental health disorders has changed from pre-pandemic years. According to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information…
Halifax hospitals face backlash from staff over parking woes – CBC
Free hospital parking for all patients, families and staff began Thursday in Nova Scotia May 02, 2025 Two unions representing workers at Halifax hospital sites say parking problems for employees…
