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Ottawa's heath unit and hospitals urging residents to get …

WebOttawa Public Health (OPH) along with officials from local hospitals, are urging residents to get their updated COVID-19 and flu shots as soon as possible, …

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Five things experts say could ease pressures on Ontario's health …

WebThe Canadian Press asked experts and advocates what they suggest to provide relief to Ontario’s overburdened health system. Here are five solutions they …

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New COVID-19, flu shots open to Ottawa's high-risk populations …

WebOttawa Public Health (OPH) said flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available to high-risk patients and health care workers this week. The vaccines …

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New mobile health clinic unveiled

WebNew mobile health clinic unveiled. Posted Jun 15, 2022 09:20:00 PM. A new mobile health clinic is being launched to help residents access several integrated services. The clinic …

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What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund healthcare

WebPremiers got their fist look at Ottawa’s offer to increase long-term health funding on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the …

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Ottawa Hospital updating masking requirements starting Sept. 11

WebThe Ottawa Hospital is updating its masking requirements beginning Sept. 11 which will last for the entirety of the respiratory virus season. Hospital officials announced in a …

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UPDATE: Ontario unveils three-step plan to tackle hospital wait …

WebPosted Jan 16, 2023 04:00:00 PM. Ontario’s government announced a three-step plan to reduce and improve surgery wait times across the province as hospitals grapple with an …

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A father's fall takes us inside a broken health-care system

WebIn today’s The Big Story podcast, Elizabeth Payne is a long-time health reporter. She knows the ins and outs of Canada’s health-care system — its triumphs …

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Health unit service site in Kemptville moving to new location

WebThe Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) District Health Unit is moving its Kemptville service delivery site. The current location at the Kemptville Hospital on …

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Next procurement stage getting underway for Ottawa Hospital's …

WebThe next stage of the procurement process is getting underway for The Ottawa’s Hospital (TOH) new campus. This is part of the TOH’s Civic Campus …

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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard …

WebHealth Minister Mark Holland rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, May 6, 2024. Holland says he isn't convinced by the rationale …

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Ottawa Hospital researchers awarded clinical trial funding support …

WebPosted Jan 20, 2023 09:30:00 PM. Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have received major new funding for clinical trials as part of a national funding announcement made by …

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Ottawa short 171 family doctors, OMA warns the province needs …

WebOttawa is facing a family doctor shortage that needs immediate government action, according to the organization that represents the province’s physicians. The …

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New Ottawa gender-affirming care clinic open; patients now …

WebThe Ottawa Hospital’s new gender-affirming clinic is the first in province to offer a full range of sex reassignment surgeries to trans and non-binary patients. First …

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Ontario tables health reform bill to expand private clinic procedures

WebPosted Feb 21, 2023 10:28:22 PM. TORONTO — Ontario tabled legislation Tuesday to allow more private clinics to offer certain publicly funded surgeries and procedures, …

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Orléans Health Hub to open in June CityNews Ottawa

WebBy Mike Vlasveld. Posted May 13, 2021 06:25:00 PM. The Orléans Health Hub is finally set to open its doors to clients after years of planning and construction. The …

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New opioid treatment option being used by Ottawa response team

WebA new option for treating opioid withdrawal is being utilized in Ottawa. The Mental Well-being and Response Team, a partnership between the Ottawa Paramedic …

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark health unit seeing spike of toxic drug

WebThe Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) Health Unit is warning that there’s been a rise in toxic drug poisoning within LGL. In a media release, the health unit wrote …

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark health unit offering home HIV testing …

WebLast Updated Nov 15, 2023 12:12:21 PM. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) District Health Unit is collaborating with ‘GetaKit’ to offer free at home HIV self-test kits. Public …

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Local cases of syphilis on the rise: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark …

WebA warning from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) District Health Unit about a local rise in cases of syphilis. The bacterial infection can be transmitted through …

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Urologist convicted of patient sex abuse, including of minors

WebNEW YORK (AP) — A New York-area doctor was convicted Wednesday in the yearslong sexual abuse of multiple patients, including four children. Darius A. Paduch …

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

WebSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.. The Dallas-based company, which …

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