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Canadians losing confidence in free health care: Poll

Canadians are reportedly losing faith in the public health care system, years after the pandemic ravaged hospitals and shuttered emergency rooms, a new survey suggests. The findings, published Friday by public opinion research firm Research Co., found the number of Canadians confident the health care system will support them dropped 10 per cent from 18 months ago. “I think the drop in confidence is really surprising,” said Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. “… You have essentially a third of Canadians who say, ‘I don’t want to get sick because I don’t think the system is going to be there…
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Healthy food beyond reach for many low-income Londoners: Health unit

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published April 20, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read Article content Londoners on welfare seeking nutritious meals would spend nearly half their monthly income doing so, a new health unit report says, as stagnant social assistance rates and skyrocketing grocery costs put basic needs out of reach for the city’s poor. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Ryan Pyette,…
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3 Important Ways Pet Insurance Differs From Human Health Insurance

Key points Pet owners can buy insurance to cover vet visits for their animals. Pet insurance has some important differences from human health insurance. One of the biggest differences is pet insurance doesn’t have to cover pre-existing conditions. Pet owners buying coverage must make sure they know exactly how pet insurance works — including the ways in which it differs from the health insurance humans get. While both human and pet insurance coverage are meant to ensure that an illness doesn’t empty out a bank account, the differences between the two types of policies can have a major financial impact.…
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Does My Health Insurance Cover International Travel?

Planning an international trip can be downright exhilarating, and that’s especially true if you’re traveling to far-flung locations you’ve never visited before. Whether you plan to relax the day away on a tropical beach, visit archeological sites and ruins you’ve read about in school, or splurge on a culinary-themed getaway for foodies, there’s so much to look forward to – and to prepare for. But there’s more to trip planning than putting together a packing list and an itinerary. You should also make sure you’re adequately covered for a range of emergencies and health issues that could occur, as well…
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Cano Health Announces Date to Report First Quarter 2023 Results

Published: Apr. 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago MIAMI, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cano Health, Inc. (“Cano Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CANO), a leading value-based primary care provider and population health company, will release its financial results for the first quarter 2023 after the market closes on Tuesday, May 9, 2023and will host a conference call at 5:00PM Eastern Time the same day to review its business and financial results. (PRNewsfoto/Cano Health, LLC)(PRNewswire) To access the live call and webcast, please dial (888) 660-6359 for US participants, or (929) 203-0867 for international participants, referencing the…
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Whooping cough outbreak grows in Alberta: ‘Any rise in cases is concerning’

A whooping cough outbreak in Alberta continues to grow and it comes at a time when UNICEF is warning that the public’s perception of the importance of routine childhood vaccinations has decreased by eight per cent in Canada, compared to before the pandemic. An outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was first declared in January in the province’s south zone. In early April there were 114 identified cases with the majority being children. Read more: Whooping cough spreading across southern Alberta: AHS There are now 126 cases, 122 in the south zone and four cases confirmed in the…
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The Difference Between Processed Food and Ultra-Processed Food—and Why It Matters for Health

Nope, they’re not the same! Learn how to understand food labels and make the most nutritious choices for you. You’ve heard of processed foods before, but what about ultra-processed foods? This descriptor is gaining more attention as research around this food category unfolds. What are ultra-foods, anyway—and what’s considered a processed food in the first place? Here’s a primer on what these nutritional terms mean, the health implications associated with processed and ultra-processed food (and drinks), and smart ways to navigate your way around these different options. Related:The FDA Wants to Change What Qualifies as “Healthy” Food—An RD Explains What…
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