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WEBHealth. Apr 17. According to a report released Wednesday, there were 89.6 per cent of Canadian children and youth aged five to 17 in 2019 who visited a dental professional …

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Thousands of B.C. patients to be connected to family doctors with …

WEBHe said through this new combined registry, he expects between 300,000 and 400,000 British Columbians will be connected with a family doctor. There are …

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Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic

WEBIf a patient goes to a walk-in clinic instead of their physician, their doctor will not get financially penalized. But under the FHO plan, a family physician can get …

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Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated …

WEBLast spring, national vaccination coverage for an updated booster between April 1 and June 18, 2023 was estimated to be approximately 11 per cent in adults 65 years of age and older. The fall

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Province replaces Telehealth with Health Connect Ontario, which

WEBThe Ontario government has announced it is launching a new service called “Health Connect Ontario” to replace Telehealth, which now includes an online chat …

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Being near a body of water makes us calmer and healthier, science …

WEBThere is a clear correlation between close proximity to a body of water and better psychological and overall health outcomes, said Michael Depledge, chair of …

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A new outpatient centre in Halifax is now open. What you need to …

WEB1:59 N.S. opens outpatient centre aimed at serving patients outside of downtown Halifax. WATCH: The new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre is …

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New rare disease discovered in teen brothers at BC Children’s …

WEBNow, a discovery at BC Children's Hospital is giving hope to families navigating the unknown. Global's Cassidy Mosconi explains – Feb 15, 2024. Over years …

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‘An ongoing symbol of colonization’: How bad water affects First

WEBBradford said the water advisories can also have mental health effects on First Nations community members, specifically when it comes to safety and cultural …

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Wegovy will be available for Canadians in spring 2024, company says

WEBCanadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was …

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The loneliness epidemic: How social isolation can damage our …

WEBWith social isolation on the rise and reduced social support, many experts are now referring to loneliness as a public health crisis.

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Canada’s health care crunch has become ‘horrific and inhumane,’ …

WEBTeam-based primary care involves a group of health-care professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists and social workers, who collaborate closely to …

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Racism partly to blame for worse health outcomes of Indigenous …

WEBRacism and the lack of primary care providers mean off-reserve First Nations, Metis and Inuit women and girls have poorer health overall compared to their …

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Family doctor crisis could be helped by these key fixes, report says

WEBA new report says patients across Canada see more primary health -care teams, access to their own electronic records and faster licensing of foreign-trained …

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Canada updating sperm donor screening criteria for men who …

WEB2:03 Ban lifting on sperm donation from men who have sex with men Health Canada is changing its screening criteria for sperm donors, removing previous questions …

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Women 65 and older less likely than men to visit medical …

WEBAs Canada’s aging population continues to grow, the demand for health-care services, particularly specialized care, is expected to surge in the coming years, …

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End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize Quebecers’ …

WEB2:06 End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize access to health care for Quebecers The federation representing general practitioners in the province is warning …

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What is Zepbound

WEBWhat is Zepbound? Zepbound is a new product, but it’s not a new drug. The medical ingredient in Zepbound is called tirzepatide, which is the same ingredient in another Eli Lilly drug called

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Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign …

WEBOttawa has signed a new $3.7-billion health pact with Quebec that has the province committing to countrywide health-data collection efforts and benchmarks to …

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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about …

WEBNeurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis are now the leading cause of ill health and disability around the world, affecting 3.4 billion

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Patients, staff struggling as Halifax’s largest hospital without

WEBAs Vanessa Wright reports, the issue is having a significant impact on patient and staff operations. – Apr 4, 2024. Access to emergency healthcare services in Halifax …

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S&P/TSX composite flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets fall

WEBCanada’s main stock index was flat on Wednesday, helped by strength in battery metal and technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. The …

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Alberta government announces new health delivery system, …

WEBPremier Danielle Smith says Alberta's provincewide health provider has lost its way, grown too big and become unaccountable, and that a massive reorganization can no longer wait.

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CUPE holds rally at Regina hospital on cost of living for health-care

WEBA rally was held at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital to raise awareness about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on health-care workers. On Friday, CUPE hosted the …

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10 stigmas women still face every day

WEB10 stigmas women still face every day. An illustration of women with body hair, breastfeeding and dressing androgynously. Azra Hirji. Gender equality has come a …

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New revolutionary clinic for Indigenous community opens in …

WEBA first of its kind health-care clinic in Montreal has opened its doors. Native Montreal’s Family Clinic aims to provide culturally safe services to the Indigenous …

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Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal …

WEBAlberta’s health minister said the province has “a bit of strain” in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but that there are beds available across the province. Health …

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The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting

WEBThe survey, which was conducted over the summer, comes on the heels of a recent warning from the World Health Organization (WHO), which said loneliness could …

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