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Why the debate about MAID for mental illness still rages and where the conversation is at today – CBC
Questions remain after federal committee recommends excluding people with mental illness from accessing MAID Jun 22, 2026 The debate over whether Canadians with mental illness should have access to a…
Increasing healthcare in rural and Indigenous communities – ICT News
Jun 22, 2026 A recent $25 million gift to the University of Washington School of Medicine Student Education Program will create the Franke Medical Student Scholars Program to provide scholarships,…
Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn’t boost memory or cognition – CTV
June 19, 2026 If you’re taking an omega-3 fish oil or algae supplement to stave off Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, take note: A new clinical trial finds these supplements did…
U.S. Centers for Disease Control issues travel alert for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreak – CBC
784 cases, 4 deaths associated with Manitoba outbreak that began in April 2025 Jun 17, 2026 Manitoba’s ongoing hepatitis A outbreak, which has claimed the lives of four people, has…
Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall – CBC
Doctors can lose dual practice status if they don’t work enough hours in public system Jun 18, 2026 The Alberta government says its new dual practice health model, which allows…
Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, report finds – CBC
Researchers call for additional efforts to prevent deaths from toxic drugs Jun 19, 2026 Thousands of people have died due to the toxic drug crisis in the decade since B.C.…
Beyond the bedside: How Indigenous wellness spaces are creating more equitable care – Sunny Brook
June 17, 2026 Health care isn’t just about treating illness. It’s about fostering trust, dignity and a sense of belonging amongst the communities we care for every day. For Indigenous…
Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases – SG Finance
OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2026 – Changes in the environment are leading to the establishment of infectious diseases, such as tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, in new regions of Canada, impacting…
Women with traumatic brain injuries are less likely to be admitted to a trauma centre than men: study – CTV
June 17, 2026 A new study has found that women are far less likely to be admitted to a trauma centre for traumatic brain injuries compared to men. The study,…
This medical device may cause serious health risks and even death, Health Canada warns – CTV
June 17, 2026 Soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers may spread infectious diseases, suffocate users and even cause death, Health Canada warns in a new public advisory. The federal department said people should…
