health
B.C. island turns to recruiter as doctor's retirement puts clinic in jeopardy
Residents of Quadra Island, B.C., are scrambling to fundraise a recruitment drive, amid fear they could lose a crucial medical services if they can’t replace a retiring doctor. Source link
Here's how Alberta zoos are protecting birds from avian flu
Zoos and wildlife facilities in Alberta are taking steps to protect their birds from avian flu. Outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta have been detected east of Edmonton and near Ribstone Creek in east-central Alberta on May 11, and northeast of Drumheller on May 16. Source link
Woodchips on trails reduce tick populations, Ottawa researchers find
A study published this month by researchers at the University of Ottawa has found that applying woodchips to some trails significantly reduced local tick populations. Source link
N.L. doctors fear app lets patients see 'catastrophic' medical results without support
Physicians are calling for a change to prevent patients from receiving tragic medical news alone, without compassionate support from a health-care provider. Source link
CFIA recalls Les Fermes Lufa microgreens sold in Quebec and Ontario
A brand of broccoli microgreens sold online in Ontario and Quebec is being recalled over fears of pathogenic E. coli contamination. Source link
Moncton teen becomes first IWK patient to receive improved imaging technology
Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the hospital’s first patient to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D imaging machine, according to a news release from the children’s hospital. Source link
Northern Ontario health authority's ex-CEO, former chief of staff raise concerns after baby's death
A former CEO for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority says the organization had achieved accreditation before he left in 2010 and he’s disappointed it’s no longer in place, especially after hearing of the death of an infant at the Fort Albany Hospital. “It really hits home when it’s a young boy that’s not even a […]
Ontario resident being tested for Ebola after travel to East Africa, says health ministry
An Ontario resident who recently travelled to East Africa is being tested for Ebola, according to the province’s health ministry. Source link
Winnipeg plasma donor died following sudden cardiac arrest, family representative says
A representative for the family of an international student who died after donating plasma at a Winnipeg for-profit centre says she had an enlarged heart and the process would have caused profound stress on her body. Source link