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First-ever tick-transmitted Rocky Mountain fever case confirmed in Quebec’s Eastern Townships – CTV
August 18, 2025 Doctors in Quebec’s Eastern Townships have found what they think is the first case of Rocky Mountain fever transmitted in the province. The infection is a bacterial…
Fraser Health announces new president and chief executive officer
Press Release August 18, 2025 On behalf of the Board of Directors, Fraser Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Kelly as the new president and chief executive…
Manitoba to begin offering single-dose RSV immunization – CTV
August 19, 2025 Manitoba is set to begin offering a single-dose immunization for RSV this fall. According to a provincial spokesperson, as of Oct. 1, Manitoba’s RSV Immunoprophylaxis Program for…
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them? – CTV
August 19, 2025 TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with two babies, she also had to figure…
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes – CTV
August 19, 2025 TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent…
Prince County Hospital’s intensive-care unit back up and running after 2-year closure – CBC
Staffing levels have stabilized, allowing Summerside hospital’s ICU to reopen, officials say Aug 19, 2025 P.E.I.’s second-largest hospital has its intensive-care unit back after a closure that lasted more than…
Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, South Korean study finds – CBC
Formula-fed kids more likely to have extra weight Aug 19, 2025 Girls and boys who were exclusively breastfed during their first four to six months showed a reduced risk of…
Drug advisory: Prince George
Press Release August 18, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a drug advisory. A light purple pebble-like…
Stopping family violence before it starts
Press Release Aug 18, 2025 Alberta’s government is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province. Family violence has devastating impacts and Alberta’s government is committed to…
Making health equal by investing in community projects
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada August 18, 2025 Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $3 million for 14 projects to make sure everyone…
