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Justice for Jaali: Calls for change after Indigenous mother dies in Saskatoon hospital – Global News
May 26, 2026 Jaali Weenie-Sutherland’s family says after being transferred to two different Saskatoon hospitals, the 24-year-old received a diagnosis of pre-eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication causing high blood pressure,…
Novo Nordisk will slash Ozempic price for some, ‘aligning’ with generics – Global News
May 26, 2026 Some Canadians will be able to buy brand-name GLP-1 drug Ozempic at a reduced price, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said in a statement Tuesday. The move comes…
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say – CTV
May 26, 2026 Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say…
Walking the path to medicine together – UBC Faculty of Medicine
May 25, 2026 This spring, 10 new Indigenous doctors celebrated their graduation from medical school at UBC On May 19, nearly 100 community members including Indigenous Elders, family, friends, faculty…
Canadian Dental Care Plan members must renew by June 1. Here’s what to know – CTV
May 25, 2026 Members of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) have until June 1 to renew their coverage by proving they still qualify for the program, otherwise they’ll need…
Woodchips on trails reduce tick populations, Ottawa researchers find – CBC
Woodchips sprayed with pesticide reduced tick population by 99 per cent May 24, 2026 Applying woodchips to trails in the woods can significantly reduce local tick populations, a study published…
B.C. island turns to recruiter as doctor’s retirement puts clinic in jeopardy – CBC
Quadra Island groups seek to raise $50K to hire recruiter after position received no applications May 25, 2026 Residents of Quadra Island, B.C., are scrambling to fundraise a recruitment drive,…
Inside BCHS: Indigenous inspired patient meals developed through community collaboration – Brantford Expositor
May 22, 2026 Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) believes that inclusive patient care extends beyond clinical treatment to recognize the important role that food plays into wellness, healing, and connection.…
Why more Canadian parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots – CTV
May 22, 2026 As more Canadian health-care providers report seeing parents refuse vitamin K shots for newborns, experts are raising concern about the role misinformation and growing hesitancy toward preventive…
N.L. doctors fear app lets patients see ‘catastrophic’ medical results without support – CBC
App that provides patients with quick access to medical tests and imaging results is optional, says NLHS May 22, 2026 Physicians are calling for a change to prevent patients from…
