health
Over 30 measles cases and counting from Brandon's Ag Days, chief doctor says
Manitoba’s health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province’s chief public health officer says. Source link
Caregivers in region with Canada's oldest demographic call for more respite, seniors care
A delegation representing caregivers in the Oceanside region of mid-Vancouver Island delivered a petition to Qualicum Beach town council on Wednesday asking for more respite and seniors care facilities in the area. Source link
Welland hospital closing its long-term care home, saying building doesn't meet safety standards
Welland Hospital’s long-term care unit is expected to close by June as the outdated facility no longer meets safety and accessibility standards, Niagara Health says. One family says they understand the decision but have not secured a new home for a resident they care for. Source link
Rollout of electronic medical records undergoing changes after concerns raised
One of the officials tasked with overseeing the rollout of Nova Scotia’s $365-million electronic medical record system says lessons from the project’s debut at the IWK Health Centre are already being applied ahead of the next launch in the central health zone. Source link
Quebec abortion pill prescriptions jump 80% as access barriers fall
The number of people taking the abortion pill in Quebec increased nearly 80 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to statistics from the Quebec public health insurance board. Experts say the increase in prescriptions for the pill is good news, in part due to its safety and accessibility. Source link
The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates
The fastest way to get into a long-term care home in Ontario is by going to the hospital first, advocates say. Source link
FDA refuses Moderna's application for new mRNA flu vaccine, company says
Moderna received what’s called a “refusal-to-file” letter from the FDA that objected to how the company conducted a 40,000-person clinical trial comparing its new vaccine to one of the standard flu shots used today. Its a rare move by the FDA, which is under the control of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Source link
Northern Alberta residents face barriers to blood donation despite urgent need
There is a need for blood after last month’s winter storms cancelled drives across Canada, but donating blood isn’t an option for residents in much of Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie, Alta. Source link
'I used to trust them': Family shattered after 6-month-old baby dies at Winnipeg Children's Hospital
A grieving father says he feels numb after taking his six-month-old son to a Winnipeg emergency department, believing he was in the right place to help his child. Ten hours later, his baby was taken into surgery and died. Source link
Guelph, Ont., doctor en route to Gaza aide work says he was denied entry to Israel for carrying medical items
Dr. Hassan Kapasi of Guelph, Ont., says an Israeli border guard denied him entry while he was trying to get to Gaza after general medical equipment, including a stethoscope and Band-Aids, were found during a search of his bag. Source link