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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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What is Zepbound

WEBSide effects of Zepbound can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal discomfort and pain. Other adverse effects listed in the drug’s …

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‘There is much more to do’: B.C. marks eight years of toxic-drug …

WEBMore than 14,000 people have died from toxic drugs since the public health emergency was declared eight years ago. The rate of overdose deaths in B.C. is roughly …

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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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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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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 …

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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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New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental …

WEBThe province has announced 40 housing units in Kelowna, B.C., for those struggling with mental health and addictions. Of the 40 units, 20 are complex-care and …

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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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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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Saskatchewan announces new initiatives to enhance, expand nurse

WEBAccording to a release, the Ministry of Health will work to pilot a new model for independently-operated, publicly-funded nurse practitioner clinics. “Access to primary …

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‘We’ve had to make a 180’: What Oregonians say they got wrong …

WEBIn 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which replaced drug possession charges with a $100 citation that could be avoided by calling a state-funded …

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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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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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Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha …

WEB2:14 Health Matters: Whooping cough cases reported in some provinces Health officials are reporting confirmed cases of pertussis — also called whooping …

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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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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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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, …

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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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Mental health support still lacking 4 years after mass shooting: …

WEB1:53 N.S. mayor disappointed in lack of support for communities affected by mass shooting This story contain disturbing subject matter and discussion of mental …

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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 …

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What blood tests can — and can’t — reveal about your health

WEBThe latest health and medical news emailed to you every Sunday. Overall, a test will indicate specific markers including red and white blood cell counts, blood sugar, …

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The loneliness epidemic: How social isolation can damage our …

WEBLoneliness has long been a growing issue in Canada, but the COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified the problem with increased social isolation and decreased …

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New walk-in clinic opens as Peterborough residents struggle to …

WEBHealth officials estimate that about 13,000 people in the area are in need of a family doctor. Peterborough city and county needs about 20 new doctors to meet the need.

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‘Dangerous’: Ontario lab closures would put lives at risk, workers …

WEBSeven people died and thousands were sickened after e. coli O157:H7 bacteria was found in Walkerton, Ont.’s water supply in 2000. The union says the proposed …

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Fredericton gears up for busy 2024 construction season

WEBAlthough it has worked to mitigate traffic, the city says it will be busy. Anna Mandin reports. Fredericton will see more work on Regent Street, a new roundabout and …

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Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: minister

WEBInternational Development Minister Ahmed Hussen would not confirm the total amount of Canada’s foreign aid, though Higgins pegs that total at just over $7 …

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