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The health minister says more than 140 healthcare workers from the United States—including 80 nurses and 38 doctors—have accepted positions with B.C. health authorities since the launch of its campaign in March 2025.

The report found staff did not have documentation explaining how orders were given for the use of force or restraints.

Speaking Monday from the White House, the president said women should not take acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, ‘during the entire pregnancy.’ He also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines.

The public health unit recommended patients who received local anesthesia for stitches, IUD insertions, skin biopsies, removing lumps and joint injections in the time period identified get tested for blood-borne infections.

The college’s investigation found that Dr. Janet Ann D’souza inappropriately billed for more than 18 hours of time-based services to OHIP for 23 service dates between 2014 and 2016, with three of those service dates being over 24 hours.

The province says this funding cycle will create 75 primary care teams to serve 500,000 Ontarians.

Canadian medical device manufacturer Thermor Limited has put out a new blood pressure monitoring device that can evaluate physical stress.

The Pharmacare Act, which was passed last fall, calls for an expert committee to explore the best way to create a national universal drug coverage program.