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Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies – CBC

Premier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices Jun 19, 2025 The Alberta premier’s announcement of her intent to restore local decision making to public health…

Twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV approved in U.S. – CBC

While a vaccine to prevent HIV still is needed, some experts say the shot could be next best thing Jun 18, 2025 The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year…

Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal – CBC

Katherine Lanteigne alleges bias, privacy breaches in study led by University Health Network, seeks apology Jun 19, 2025 An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is…

Updating the CMA Code of Ethics to combat anti-Indigenous racism – CMA

June 18, 2025 Experiencing racism and discrimination in the health system is still a troubling reality for many Indigenous Peoples in Canada. “What I’ve heard consistently from Indigenous patients is…

Why those suffering miscarriages could benefit from specialized clinics – CBC

Private space for patients in busy ERs helps foster compassionate care, obstetricians say Jun 18, 2025 Bethany Murray experienced two early pregnancy losses last year and wishes the wait for…

Indigenous Wellness Centre opens at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital – Global News

June 18, 2025 As a patient, Jessica Demeria knows first hand how challenging the medical system can be for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. “We may be looked at…

Moose Deer Point expanding healthcare services – Anishinabek News

June 17, 2025 MOOSE DEER POINT — Moose Deer Point is looking forward to the completion of a palliative care room in the community’s Health Centre for citizens in the…

Akwesasronon Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke named CEO of National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education – Cornwall Standard-Freeholder

Jun 17, 2025 Transitioning to an independent non-profit organization this spring, the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education (NCIME) has added Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke as its CEO. From Akwesasne, Rourke…

Not ‘an old person’s disease’: Advocates call for lowering colorectal cancer screening age – CTV

June 17, 2025 Health advocates are pushing for all provinces and territories to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer to 45 as a growing number of younger adults are…

Health-care unions call for Alberta to reverse plan to limit free COVID-19 vaccines – CBC

Unions say forcing front-line workers to pay could put more people in danger Jun 17, 2025 Two of Alberta’s health-care workers’ unions are calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government…

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