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WebHealth. Apr 17. According to a report released Wednesday, there were 89.6 per cent of Canadian children and youth aged five to 17 in 2019 who visited a dental professional …

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Thousands of B.C. patients to be connected to family doctors with …

WebThe health minister says the province is accelerating its program to match British Columbians with a family doctor. Adrian Dix says there's now capacity in the …

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Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated …

WebLast spring, national vaccination coverage for an updated booster between April 1 and June 18, 2023 was estimated to be approximately 11 per cent in adults 65 …

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New rare disease discovered in teen brothers at BC Children’s …

WebNow, a discovery at BC Children's Hospital is giving hope to families navigating the unknown. Global's Cassidy Mosconi explains – Feb 15, 2024. Over years …

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Family doctor crisis could be helped by these key fixes, report says

WebA new report says patients across Canada see more primary health -care teams, access to their own electronic records and faster licensing of foreign-trained …

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Wegovy will be available for Canadians in spring 2024, company says

WebCanadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was …

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‘I didn’t think it would be in my house’: Lung cancer survivor warns …

WebDuring a routine health exam in March 2020, Kong Khoo, an oncologist at B.C. Cancer, was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer. He then underwent surgery to …

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A new outpatient centre in Halifax is now open. What you need to …

WebMegan King reports. – Nov 15, 2023. The Nova Scotia government has unveiled a keystone of its health-care redevelopment plan. Premier Tim Houston officially opened the Bayers …

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New walk-in clinic opens as Peterborough residents struggle to …

WebHealth officials estimate that about 13,000 people in the area are in need of a family doctor. Peterborough city and county needs about 20 new doctors to meet the need.

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Recovery times down to weeks, not months, for aortic aneurysm …

WebOfficials with London Health Sciences Centre are touting a new non-invasive procedure to repair life-threatening aortic aneurysms which drastically cuts down a …

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Women 65 and older less likely than men to visit medical …

WebAs Canada’s aging population continues to grow, the demand for health-care services, particularly specialized care, is expected to surge in the coming years, …

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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about …

WebNeurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis are now the leading cause of ill health and disability around the world, …

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Canada updating sperm donor screening criteria for men who …

WebWATCH: Health Canada is removing a ban on sperm donation from gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Joe Scarpelli has the details in Health …

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Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic

WebFamily physicians, however, prioritize continuity of care through scheduled appointments, offering a broader range of services tailored to patients’ long-term health …

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The loneliness epidemic: How social isolation can damage our …

WebThe link between loneliness and physical health is well-established, with the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention saying it can lead to dementia, heart …

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Province replaces Telehealth with Health Connect Ontario, which

WebThe Ontario government has announced it is launching a new service called “Health Connect Ontario” to replace Telehealth, which now includes an online chat …

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Alberta’s health-care problems decades in the making

WebThe health-care system was built around hospitals and doctors, but Hardcastle said the needs of the public have changed. When Medicare – Canada’s …

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Canada rolls out new 988 suicide crisis helpline. Here’s how it works

Web1:49 Federal government announces $156M toward 988 suicide hotline launch. Jake Ernst, clinical director at Straight Up Health in Toronto, said this helpline is …

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Racism partly to blame for worse health outcomes of Indigenous …

WebRacism and the lack of primary care providers mean off-reserve First Nations, Metis and Inuit women and girls have poorer health overall compared to their …

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What is Zepbound

WebSide effects of Zepbound can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal discomfort and pain. Other adverse effects listed in the drug’s …

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‘She gets to be 10’: Ontario child’s heart donated to girl the same …

WebZeynah died in spring 2023, not long before her 10th birthday. supplied by LHSC. Even though the little girl suffered cardiac arrest, Dr. Rishi Ganesan, who worked …

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The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting

WebHealth status also contributed to loneliness and social isolation. For example, the report said the higher rated one’s health status was, the less likely they were to …

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