Martha Porado
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- 9/5/2024
Involuntary mental healthcare must be ‘dignified and humane,’ B.C. premier says
The premier, speaking after a deadly random stranger attack in downtown Vancouver this week, says the 2012 closure of Riverview mental health hospital in Coquitlam put vulnerable people on the streets without adequate supports. - 9/5/2024
Federal Liberal joins call for investigation into mysterious N.B. brain illness
Jenica Atwin, who represents Fredericton in the House of Commons, wrote to federal Health Minister Mark Holland to request ‘a full investigation’ into the cluster of diseases. - 9/5/2024
‘Mismatched guidance’ on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern
As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging. - 9/5/2024
Nearly 2,000 drug plants are overdue for FDA checks after COVID delays, AP finds
The firms that are overdue for safety and quality inspections represent about 42% of the 4,700 plants that are currently registered to produce drugs for the U.S. - 9/5/2024
Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say
The number of mpox cases dropped in 2023 but appear to be on the rise again in parts of Canada. - 9/4/2024
B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: province
A spokesman for the provincial health officer says B.C. residents are encouraged to wait for the updated COVID vaccines if possible, but people can still get last season’s shots if they need them. - 9/4/2024
Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm
The group representing the country’s physicians says in a statement that it will livestream the apology ceremony taking place in Victoria on Sept. 18. - 9/4/2024
Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness
Labour Minister Jill Balser says the bill is the product of consultations with the Canadian Cancer Society, adding that it aligns with other Canadian jurisdictions. - 9/4/2024
Private equity firm Birch Hill signs deal to buy Rexall and Well.ca
Birch Hill Equity Partners says it has signed a deal with McKesson Corp. to buy Rexall Pharmacy Group and online retailer Well.ca. - 9/3/2024
Nova Scotia forms partnership with Google Cloud to improve digital healthcare
Premier Tim Houston says the partnership will offer advanced search capabilities to help people find information across the health system, which includes the Nova Scotia Health website and the YourHealthNS app.
