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- 12/26/2023
Occupancy rates surging at Quebec emergency rooms after dropping earlier this month
The average wait time on Tuesday was a little over four and a half hours, but that rose to 15 hours and 40 minutes for people waiting on stretchers. - 12/26/2023
On Christmas Day, the work went on for overdose prevention society in Vancouver
Brian Twaites, a paramedic public information officer with BC Emergency Health Services, said two ambulance crews responded at Hastings Street after receiving a call at noon on Christmas Day. - 12/26/2023
Subscription based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss
Companies including Hims & Hers, Ro and Lemonaid Health now provide quick access to specialists and regular prescription deliveries for a growing list of health issues. - 12/26/2023
Are we ready? Should we do this? Where the debate stands on expanding medical assistance in dying
The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. - 12/21/2023
Saskatchewan announces plan to address crowding in Regina hospitals
The announcement comes after the General and Pasqua hospitals in Regina broke the fire code. - 12/21/2023
Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa
‘This is stabilization money to keep those practices going:’ Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA. - 12/21/2023
Former Medical Post humour writer Dr. Alistair Munro dies
Halifax psychiatrist Dr. Alistair Munro passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 1 at his home. - 12/20/2023
Yes, Alykhan. There is a Santa Claus
Healing for healthcare: More progress than we regularly see to mend the ailing system. - 12/20/2023
Doctors, nurses call for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada’s emergency rooms
Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said the group is expecting to convene a national forum next year. - 12/20/2023
Hundreds of foreign trained doctors boosting B.C. family medicine: Dix
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said almost all of the 666 IMGs registered in the province this year are now working as doctors, with over half specializing in family medicine.