health
Hamilton parents of boy killed by city bus call for Ontario to better support students with special needs
A Hamilton family whose son was hit and killed by a city bus last month says he should have been in school on the Thursday afternoon when he died. But the seven-year-old had autism and was only attending school for half-days due to staffing challenges at his school. The family argues if he had been […]
U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization
The United States officially pulled out from the World Health Organization on Thursday, one year after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do so. Experts warn the move will have serious implications for global health. Source link
Some homeless shelters at capacity as extreme cold puts Winnipeggers in 'life and death situation': Siloam
As Winnipeg is blanketed under snow and an orange-level extreme cold warning, several outreach organizations say people experiencing homelessness are in a “life and death situation” while some shelters are operating over capacity. Source link
Dental care benefits for First Nations and Inuit falling behind Canadian standards, say dentists
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides a variety of health care benefits for eligible First Nations and Inuit, with dental care accounting for the third largest expense for the program. But healthcare advocates and users of the program said NIHB is leaving First Nations and Inuit clients more vulnerable to poorer oral health outcomes. […]
Health Canada warns about fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs
Health Canada is warning people not to buy or use fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. The health agency says it has found retailers in Canada selling unauthorized GLP-1 products — sometimes referred to as “fauxzempic” — both in stores and online. Source link
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mayor concerned about ambulance staffing levels
New data is raising concerns about ambulance staffing levels in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., months after hours were cut at the local emergency department. Source link
Federal health benefits program for First Nations and Inuit 'frustrating' to deal with, say clients
The Non-Insured Health Benefits program covers things like prescription drugs and glasses for eligible First Nations people and Inuit. However, health-care advocates say the paperwork involved is a heavy burden on clients and the program isn’t keeping up with standard reimbursement rates. Source link
Manitoba respiratory therapists 'in crisis mode' amid staffing shortage, union says
A provincewide shortage of respiratory therapists threatens to get worse with an exodus of retirees anticipated in the coming years and an inadequate number of Manitoba-based respiratory therapy graduates “in the pipeline,” warns a union that represents thousands of allied health-care workers. Source link
Indigenous physician Dr. Barry Lavallee remembered as 'fearless advocate': Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin
Dr. Barry Lavallee, a prominent Indigenous physician whose work focused on improving health care for First Nations and Métis people in Manitoba, has died, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin said Tuesday. Source link
Toronto hospital to double housing program that reduces ER visits
A Toronto hospital network will double its unique permanent housing program for homeless people who frequently visit emergency departments that has seen great success. Source link