Tag Archives: Health
Privacy commissioner makes several recommendations following theft of van full of health samples
An investigation into the loss of health information this summer after a van full of lab samples was stolen in Prince Albert has resulted in several changes being recommended.The Office of the Informa...
Dec 04, 2023
New suicide support group to open in Meadow Lake
As the holiday season drifts ever closer, thoughts turn to loved ones and being together. For others, Christmas is a time of grief, guilt or a myriad of other emotions as the empty space at their tabl...
Dec 04, 2023
Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in health care
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is launching a pilot project to recruit about 1,500 asylum seekers over the next three years to fill labour shortages in the health-care system. Employment Minister Ka...
Dec 04, 2023
NDP concerned about Intensive Care Unit bypass at Battlefords Union Hospital
The Saskatchewan NDP are concerned following a leaked memo that indicated the Battlefords Union Hospital was among several facilities put on bypass for their Intensive Care Units. The first leaked Sas...
Dec 03, 2023
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll....
Dec 03, 2023
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
HALIFAX - Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the d...
Dec 03, 2023
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says
Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday."At the national level, influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold, indicating the start of influe...
Dec 02, 2023
Battlefords Community Project plans Christmas giveaway bingo
A new non-profit group called the Battlefords Community Project are organizing a fun event to give back to the community. People are invited to attend the free Christmas Giveaway Bingo night. The even...
Dec 02, 2023
At first-ever health day at UN climate summit, Canadian doctors push for action
TORONTO - As global leaders prepare to meet for the first dedicated health day at a UN climate summit, Canadian doctors plan to use the platform to push for a new federal office dedicated to addressin...
Dec 02, 2023
Over $464K raised for P.A.'s Victoria Hospital through Give a Little Life Day Radiothon
This year's Give a Little Life Day Radiothon in Prince Albert was a huge success.The fundraiser was able to raise over $464,000 which will help ensure people can receive the best care possible at the ...
Dec 01, 2023