health
Canadian doctors say they’re losing 20 million hours a year to unnecessary paperwork
Doctors in Canada each spend, on average, nine hours per week on administrative tasks, totaling 42.7 million hours annually across the country, according to a new report from the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Source link
'Please don't let me die': Calgary patients recount long waits in emergency rooms
Two stories from Calgary women who say they endured lengthy ER waits while facing life-threatening emergencies are “the tip of the iceberg,” according to one physician. Source link
New single-day record for paramedic calls to B.C. drug poisonings, stats show
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has issued a province-wide drug alert, noting new substances in the unregulated drug supply are putting people at risk province-wide. Source link
As B.C. moves to expand use of involuntary care, Ombudsperson report highlights gaps
The B.C. Ombudsperson has released a report showing that required forms, authorizing the use of involuntary care for mental health issues, weren’t filled out in many cases across the province. Source link
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
According to the province’s respiratory virus dashboard, 197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Source link
Recall of Pizza Pops expands due to possible links to E. coli outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of select Pizza Pops products announced before Christmas has been expanded. Source link
Radon gas may be giving more Canadians lung cancer. Scientists are racing to save lives
Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer. A national research team is using throwaway toenail clippings to find markers of high radon exposure, in the hope of expanding cancer screenings to save lives. Source link
Disabled man feels shut out of accessible seating as venues — including Rogers Arena — fail to stop abuse
With no requirement to prove eligibility, accessible seats at major sports and entertainment venues across the country are sold on the honour system — sometimes leaving people who rely on wheelchairs and other mobility aids unable to get tickets. Source link
When my son cried, I listened. My father never had that when he was in residential school
What started as a school drop-off turned into a deeply emotional moment for Alexander Redhead that connected to his late father’s experience in residential school — and to what it means to be an Indigenous parent trying to break cycles through love and compassion. Source link
18 more measles cases, 4 new exposure sites confirmed in Manitoba
Manitoba health officials say 18 new measles cases were confirmed during the second week of January. Source link