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Ontario ponders end to six month abstinence requirement for liver transplants
Debra Selkirk, whose husband Mark Selkirk died in 2010 before receiving a new liver, challenged the constitutional validity of the policy as a violation of the right to life and equality. Selkirk's estate further argued he was subject to cruel and unusual treatment.
Cape Breton Regional Municipality Healthcare redevelopment project moving forward
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Healthcare Redevelopment project is another step closer to transforming the way health care is delivered in New Waterford and surrounding area, and the communities of the Northside, a press release announced. The Nova Scotia government awarded the contract for the construction management services for the New Waterford Community Hub and Northside Health Centre projects to PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

New research shares safety strategies for women experiencing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

As a veteran researcher who has studied intimate partner violence for 25 years, Dr. Patricia O’ Campo knows that women experience higher rates of increased violence during epidemics — a troubling and well documented pattern.
'Escape the politics': B.C. clinic places ads seeking to recruit Alberta doctors

Denning Health Group, which runs seven clinics in several Greater Vancouver cities is running advertisements in Alberta hoping to recruit doctors, urging them to “escape the politics” and “come practice in beautiful B.C."
Manitoba physicians keen to see changes to province's virtual care model

Manitoba has yet to approve extended virtual care visits with doctors or specialists and is the only province in the country that doesn't allow doctors to bill for such visits.
New PC Health app launched in Atlantic Canada

The free app offers real-time access to information including virtual chats with health professionals during set hours.
Ontario investing $8.7 M to expand Quinte healthcare network
Pharmacists advocating for permanency of CDSA exemption

Since the pandemic struck last March, pharmacists have faced a multitude of challenges as they strive to maintain continuity of care. One change meant to help pharmacists better manage patients’ drug therapy is the federal government’s decision to issue a short-term subsection 56(1) exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). And pharmacists are pushing hard to make the exemption permanent.
PMPRB releases new guidelines amid dissent over rare-disease drug price controls

The Canadian Forum for Rare Disease Innovators says the new price controls within the guidelines will make things more difficult for Canadians suffering from rare diseases.
Mobile health unit brings combo of traditional medicine and Indigenous healing practices to vulnerable communities

The nurses, doctors and social workers involved in the mobile unit travel the city, jumping between homeless encampments and other areas to treat anyone in need of medical attention.

Ontario ponders end to six month abstinence requirement for liver transplants

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Healthcare redevelopment project moving forward

New research shares safety strategies for women experiencing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

'Escape the politics': B.C. clinic places ads seeking to recruit Alberta doctors

Manitoba physicians keen to see changes to province's virtual care model

New PC Health app launched in Atlantic Canada

Ontario investing $8.7 M to expand Quinte healthcare network

Pharmacists advocating for permanency of CDSA exemption

PMPRB releases new guidelines amid dissent over rare-disease drug price controls

Mobile health unit brings combo of traditional medicine and Indigenous healing practices to vulnerable communities

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