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Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care …

WEBWalmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday. The Bentonville, …

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King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a …

WEBLONDON (AP) — King Charles III will return to public duties on Tuesday when he visits a cancer treatment charity, beginning his carefully managed comeback …

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Why is syphilis surging in Canada

WEBIt’s not the only STI with rates on the rise, but it is the most troubling — especially cases of congenital syphilis, in which a pregnant mother transfers the infection to her unborn baby. Dr. Vanessa Allen is a medical microbiologist and infectious diseases physician at Sinai Health, and an associate professor at the University of Toronto.

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Organic bulk walnuts sold in natural food stores tied to …

WEBAt least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E. coli food poisoning linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk in 19 states, U.S. health …

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Health card deadline will not be extended, but you can still use it

WEBDespite calls from senior’s and disability advocates, the Province of Ontario’s health card renewal deadline set for the end of February will not be extended, but a few accommodations are being made. Health card renewal deadlines were extended at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and Service Ontario letters were sent out over the …

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Coping with the mental health impacts of the time …

WEBDaylight savings time ends on Sunday and experts say turning back the clocks can have an impact on mental health. While most are likely grateful for an extra …

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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3

WEBSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 …

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COVID-19 vaccine medical exemptions: who qualifies and …

WEBHow to get a medical exemption. In order to get a medical exemption, it must be determined that you’re unable to take any COVID-19 vaccine by a medical …

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Are you fully immunized against measles

WEBAdults and children who have received two doses of measles vaccine, such as the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, are almost 100 per cent protected …

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Canada's healthcare system is falling apart. It's not too …

WEBAhead of a Premiers meeting next month, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a call on Monday for provincial leaders to work together to fix Canada’s …

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Toronto's CAMH develops natural dietary supplement to combat …

WEBA natural dietary supplement developed at Toronto’s CAMH will help new mothers combat symptoms of postpartum blues and depression according to its …

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Queen's University says new medical school admissions process …

WEBQueen's University campus in Kingston, Ontario, on Wednesday March 18, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg. One of Canada’s top medical schools says it is changing its admissions process, hoping to reduce “systemic barriers” facing low-income and diverse candidates seeking to become doctors. The School of Medicine at Queen’s

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Does Canada's healthcare system treat everyone equally

WEBLast Updated April 24, 2018 5:20 am. This article is more than 5 years old. Canada’s universal healthcare is something that is often celebrated around the world, but some …

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Ontario preparing for next step in private clinic expansion

WEBOntario is preparing for the next step in its expansion of private clinics that can offer publicly funded tests and procedures. The province’s plan to expand the …

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Violent incidents at Toronto shelters have increased with …

WEBPhysical assaults, verbal abuse, threats and harassment are all being experienced more than they ever have in the shelter system, according to a report put …

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Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion …

WEBJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more …

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The Latest Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people

WEBIsraeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children, Palestinian health officials said. One of …

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Falling through the cracks of Canada's healthcare system: the John

WEBPosted December 4, 2019 4:57 am. Award-nominated Canadian rapper John River has watched as public attention has shifted from his music to his struggle to navigate …

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Health and safety allegations at forefront as airline catering …

WEBAirline catering workers at Toronto Pearson airport remain on strike, and now serious health and safety allegations are being made against their replacements.. …

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Cigarettes with health warnings could nudge smokers to butt out

WEBVANCOUVER — Cigarettes with health warnings printed directly on them are being sold in some parts of Canada, making it the first country to adopt the regulation …

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Philippines students are told to stay home as Southeast Asia copes …

WEBMANILA (AP) — Southeast Asia was coping with a weekslong heat wave on Monday as record-high temperatures led to school closings in several countries and …

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Ontario invests $1.6B for new buildings at Toronto's CAMH

WEBOntario is investing $1.6 billion for two new buildings at a mental health hospital in Toronto. The province says the money will go toward the design and construction of the buildings at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Premier Doug Ford says it’s a significant step for the province’s plan to boost mental health supports.

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Canadians have little faith health care will improve: poll CityNews

WEBMost Canadians don’t think the quality of health care in their province is likely to improve, a new survey suggests, despite new federal health accords with …

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Public Health Ontario releases map showing high-risk areas for …

WEBThe Ontario Lyme Disease Map: Estimated Risk Areas is updated annually by public health officials to provide information to assist clinicians in their management of Lyme disease. The map shows estimated risk areas when assessing potential exposures to black-legged ticks. Health officials note that it is crucial to acknowledge that these ticks

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