Health
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Alarming Rise in Invasive Strep Infections Sparks CDC Warning
Yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued an alarming code red.…
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Groundbreaking Initiative Launches Toronto’s First Black Maternal Health Week
Jenelle Ambrose Dash recently made a bold move to address the crisis of racial inequity…
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Thunder Bay Pharmacy Faces Serious Allegations of Misconduct
Three pharmacists associated with Fort William Medical Pharmacy Inc. in Thunder Bay, Ontario, are under…
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COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Non-SARS-CoV-2 Infections for Up to One Year
New studies further demonstrate how COVID-19 may increase the risk of other infections. This increased…
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Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman Sees Record Complaints in 2023-2024
In the fiscal year 2023-2024, Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman received its highest-ever volume of complaints at…
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Candida Auris Identified as Urgent Threat by CDC Amid Rising Infections
Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus that causes serious healthcare-associated infections. Earlier this year, in…
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Over 1600 Students in Waterloo Region Suspended Due to Vaccination Record Non-Compliance
In an unprecedented action to protect public health, Region of Waterloo Public Health has suspended…
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Global Measles Resurgence Sparks Concern as B.C. Launches New Vaccination Campaign
This global resurgence was described as “very concerning” by British Columbia’s chief health officer, Dr.…
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Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team Tackles Doctor Access Crisis
Dr. Jane Philpott, the chair of Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team, recently emphasized the urgent…
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Saskatchewan Launches Campaign to Attract U.S. Doctors Amid Shortage
This spring, in fact, Saskatchewan will be rolling out its “Saskatchewan is Calling” campaign. The…
