health
First Nations cancelling medical travel to Vancouver due to FIFA World Cup hotel costs
Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. say they are unable to book patients’ medical appointments in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup events this summer because of the high cost of hotel rooms and travel. Source link
His heart stopped in a St. John's emergency room after waiting more than 8 hours, now he's calling for change
After a more than eight-hour wait at one emergency department in St. John’s, and a wild ride across the city to a second one, Paul Reid saw his heart monitor go berserk before he lost consciousness. It happened almost three years ago, but Reid is speaking out about it now because he fears systemic problems […]
Calgary cancer patients lose access to after-hours oncology support line
A Calgarian living with terminal cancer is calling on health officials in Alberta to restore access to after-hours specialist care for patients of the province’s largest cancer centre. Source link
Kendamil baby formula sold on Amazon, Costco recalled due to toxin-related concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a baby formula sold online and at Costco is being recalled due to concerns of a toxin that can cause food poisoning. Source link
Doctor faces 43 sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, child pornography
Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon, who made international headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic with his campaign to reunite cross-border families and couples, has been accused of a slew of crimes spanning the last 12 years and is suspended from his medical practices in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Source link
Racist slur shouted by a guest upended BAFTAs. We explain Tourette, medical condition behind outbursts
A racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette and broadcast during Britain’s top movie awards event has put the spotlight on one of the symptoms of the syndrome. Here’s more about coprolalia — the involuntary outburst of obscene, socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks and gestures. Source link
Changes to B.C.'s autism, disability funding leave parents with questions
Changes to how the B.C. government supports children with disabilities are provoking mixed reactions among parents — relief for those who will receive funding for the first time, but anxiety, fear and uncertainty for those who will see their children’s support reduced. Source link
Family health teams urge Ontario to up pay for nurses, health workers to retain them
Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the province to a primary care provider, but family health teams are warning that as the government has its sights set on that laudable goal, the foundation of primary care is crumbling. Source link
B.C. health-science workers reach tentative contract, including 12% wage increase over 4 years
The union says the deal includes wage increases of 12 per cent over four years, the maximum possible under the government’s balanced measures mandate for public sector workers. Source link
Toronto man donates $10 million to expand OCD treatment centre that changed his life
For decades, Brian Reeve has lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Seven years ago, he hit a breaking point when the time-consuming rituals began interfering with his daily life and ability to function. After seeking treatment at the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre, he is now in remission and giving back through a large donation. […]