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There’s a painkiller shortage in Canada. Here’s what to know – CBC
Shortage of acetaminophen with codeine and acetaminophen with oxycodone expected to last until September Jul 28, 2025 There is a shortage of some commonly-prescribed painkillers in Canada, as companies that…
The Daily Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Press Release Wait times to see a medical specialist in Canada, 2024 Just over one-third (35%) of Canadians who had an initial consultation with a medical specialist in the 12…
B.C.’s rural, First Nations communities find support in virtual care network: report – CBC Player
Jul 28, 2025 A new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes how a real-time virtual support network in B.C. is shaping health-care access for rural and First Nations communities in…
Saskatchewan Blue Cross supports high-risk communities with $50,000 for equipment for screening chronic kidney disease
Press Release July 28, 2025 In Saskatchewan, ten per cent of the population lives with a form of kidney disease. Over the last ten years, the number of individuals with…
Why your sense of humour probably isn’t from your parents – CBC
July 27, 2025 A new study is challenging the long-standing notion that a good sense of humour runs in the family. Led by Dr. Gil Greengross of Aberystwyth University and…
Worried about Alzheimer’s? Start walking, according to a new 10-year study – CTV
July 28, 2025 If you needed another reason to get your daily steps in, science just handed you one. A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk…
Real-Time Virtual Support: a network of virtual care for rural, remote, First Nations, and pan-provincial communities in British Columbia – CMAJ
July 28, 2025 Key points In British Columbia, a partnership led by the Rural Coordination Centre of British Columbia, the First Nations Health Authority, the BC Ministry of Health, and…
Government of Canada and partners invest $44.8 million to support healthy brain aging
Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research The world’s dementia research community will gather next week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto. At this global event, scientists,…
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Arctic Bay
Press Release The Acting Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Andre Corriveau, has declared an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) in Arctic Bay. The Department of Health advises Nunavummiut, especially parents…
Ottawa working on new vision for Jordan’s Principle in fall budget – Cabin Radio
July 25, 2025 The minister responsible for Jordan’s Principle and Inuit Child First Initiative funding says she needs time to work with Indigenous leaders but expects to present changes in the…
