health
Some Montreal-area clinics say they may not close after all amid changes to doctor pay law
After Quebec’s controversial Bill 2 led to some clinics threatening or planning to close, and others dealing with doctors leaving, some now say they’re reconsidering after the government agreed to both delay and significantly amend the law. Source link
Hospital ER in 100 Mile House, B.C., closes temporarily for 2nd time in 2026
For the second time in less than a week, the emergency department at the hospital in the district municipality of 100 Mile House was closed temporarily as the mayor of the community in British Columbia’s South Cariboo region calls for meaningful long-term solutions. Source link
Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics
In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Pharmaceutical experts say this could take some time. Source link
‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Health says 50 American health-care workers have taken positions in Nova Scotia in the past fiscal year, up from 31 in 2024. Source link
She was forced to travel hours to give birth — a growing reality for families in Gaspé, Que.
Expectant mothers in the Gaspé are frequently redirected to hospitals hours away to give birth, and some are warning the situation may grow even worse if the province doesn’t intervene. Source link
Peace by Chocolate, NuttyHero pistachio-related products recalled over salmonella fears
Hundreds of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada in recent months. Source link
Northeast B.C. measles outbreak to continue into 2026, health officials say
Six months after a measles outbreak first began in northeast B.C., Northern Health says the virus will continue to circulate in the region well into 2026, prolonging the strain on healthcare workers and keeping vulnerable people at risk. Source link
What's the science behind chinook headaches? Experts still aren't sure
Many people associate Calgary’s warm chinook winds with the onset of headaches, but experts say the science behind the correlation remains unclear. Source link
My 11-year-old son has leukemia. How and when should I talk about it?
When Chris Mallinos’s son Theo was diagnosed with leukemia, he was prepared for the physical isolation that would come with avoiding infection during Theo’s treatment. However, Mallinos wasn’t prepared for the emotional isolation of his son being a cancer parent. Source link
More than 53,000 Manitobans accessed free birth control in 1st year of provincial program
More than 53,000 eligible Manitobans have accessed birth control at no cost in the first year of the provincial government’s free contraception program, the province says. Source link