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Front-line workers point to gap in supports since Calgary's supervised consumption site closed
Just over two months since Calgary’s only supervised consumption site shut down, some front-line workers argue a range of social and health services the space provided are difficult to access. Source link
As Congo Ebola deaths pass 3,000, officials seek to track spread via mobile data
As the death toll from its Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,000, the Democratic Republic of Congo is using cell data to map travel routes out of the epidemic’s hotspots. The pioneering approach aims to contain the thus-far untreatable strain before it reaches major cities like Kinshasa. Source link
Vaccine-preventable illnesses on the horizon again as Canadian kids head back to school
With millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it’s time to brace for another fall of seasonal illnesses — and medical experts say staying healthy takes more than just a flu shot. Source link
Doctors, liver specialist team up to better fight hepatitis in Alberta
Recent changes to the way doctors test for and manage hepatitis patients in Alberta is allowing them to find and treat more cases and target a lesser known but more aggressive form of the disease. Source link
Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient
Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., resident Chloe Dixon was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in the summer of last year. While treatment for cancers like hers can impact a person’s fertility, a relatively new procedure in Canada is giving Chloe the choice of having children in the future. Source link
Schools reopen despite concerns amid Congo's Ebola outbreak
A new academic year began across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday despite concerns by parents and teachers that the country’s Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicentre. Source link
Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis
At an event marking B.C.’s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help, only to be told none was available. Source link
Inadequate cell service is ‘jeopardizing people’s lives’ in emergencies, says N.L. woman
First responders and residents across Newfoundland and Labrador say better cellular connectivity is needed for emergency situations. Source link
As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it's no substitute for human connection
A University of Ottawa study surveyed nearly 40,000 youth in Ontario and found that one in five had turned to AI chatbots for mental health advice. Experts say chatbots can fill a gap, but the lack of regulation — and of real human empathy — are cause for concern. Source link
How to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal
If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark withdrawal symptoms. Here’s what mental experts suggest you should watch for. Source link