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Why do 3 major diseases disproportionately impact Black Canadians? New genome project aims to find out – CBC
Findings may help doctors design and tailor better treatments, says project lead Jan 28, 2026 In her 10 years as a health-care administrator, Cheryl Prescod has seen firsthand the ways…
Staff Spotlights: Community Health Worker Tannis Moses and Personal Support Worker Katlyn Nekeneyia-Moses – NTHSSA
The NTHSSA is pleased to spotlight Tannis Moses, a Community Health Worker (CHW), and Katlyn Nekeneyia-Moses, a Personal Support Worker (PSW), in Wrigley. Tannis has worked as a CHW out…
Could the shingles vaccine prevent or delay new-onset dementia? Ontario-based study suggests so – CTV
January 27, 2026 A new Ontario-based study is suggesting the shingles vaccine may help prevent and/or delay the onset of dementia more effectively than any existing treatment. The study was…
RNC Association calls for stronger security following alleged assaults of nurse, officer – CBC
Attack at RNC headquarters sent two to hospital Friday Jan 27, 2026 The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association says it wants management and government to improve safety at police buildings following…
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn – CBC
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season Jan 26, 2026 Alberta’s flu season is now the second deadliest in recent memory and, while the influenza peak…
New single-day record for paramedic calls to B.C. drug poisonings, stats show – CBC
Officials say medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is being mixed into illicit drugs and increasing risks Jan 26, 2026 Health officials are warning that drug poisonings are on the rise across…
‘Please don’t let me die’: Calgary patients recount long waits in emergency rooms – CBC
Wait times under renewed scrutiny after man’s death last month Jan 27, 2026 A woman says she spent seven hours in a Calgary emergency room, consulting artificial intelligence for answers…
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation continues work to curb drug crisis – Sarnia News Today
January 27, 2026 Efforts continue by members of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to stop a declared drug crisis in their community. A State of Emergency…
Lafond calls on sweeping changes in treatment of Indigenous patients – GX94 Radio
Jan 26, 2026 SASKATOON — Saskatchewan’s First Nation Health Ombudsperson Dr. Dianne Lafond is calling for an independent body to investigate the recent incidents of violence towards Indigenous patients in…
Four NWT schools to have water tested for lead this week – Cabin Radio
January 26, 2026 The NWT government is planning to continue its territory-wide lead tests in schools at four locations this coming week. The GNWT is testing more than 40 schools’…
