Patient Lifestyle

Alberta premier says province paid $25K hotel bill from social services provider
CBC has reported a stroke patient was recently discharged from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and taken to a Travelodge south of the city that couldn’t accommodate his wheelchair and where he was fed fast food and no one properly cared for his hygiene.
Kate’s diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society
The princess released a video statement Friday after intense worldwide speculation about her health, saying that following successful abdominal surgery in January.

Naturopathic doctors aren’t solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts

British Columbia, along with the Northwest Territories, has the most extensive scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Canada, including the ability to prescribe drugs and be certified to administer vaccines.
Shingrix supply problems worry pharmacists

Quebec pharmacists are warning of increasing supply difficulties that are forcing them to cancel appointments.
When the college greenlights firing a patient

Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes is skeptical about the effectiveness of ‘zero tolerance’ signs in deterring inappropriate behaviour.
Between Hana and Mana, our income has gone

As tax season approaches, my wife and I delve into our finances, only to be met with dismay which brings to mind a proverb.
Cheers to health? Uncovering myths around the health benefits of moderate drinking

The commonplace belief that moderate drinking can be beneficial to health can be traced back to the 1980s when researchers found an association suggesting that French people were less likely to suffer from heart disease.
Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications

A recent report revealed significant variations in prescription rates across Canadian provinces and territories.
‘Stay the hell away from our kids’: Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

Health Minister Mark Holland accused Imperial Tobacco of exploiting a loophole to get Health Canada approval for its oral nicotine pouch by branding it as an aid to quit smoking.
Canada ranks last in primary healthcare access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada also ranked last in ability to get a same or next-day appointment to see a doctor or nurse.

Alberta premier says province paid $25K hotel bill from social services provider

Kate’s diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society

Naturopathic doctors aren’t solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts

Shingrix supply problems worry pharmacists

When the college greenlights firing a patient

Between Hana and Mana, our income has gone

Cheers to health? Uncovering myths around the health benefits of moderate drinking

Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications

‘Stay the hell away from our kids’: Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

Canada ranks last in primary healthcare access among 10 wealthy countries: report