Whether you have a family doctor or you’re looking for one, chances are you have had to endure long wait times to see them or find them.
Last year, the Angus Reid Institute reported there were six million Canadians without a family doctor, and a third of them said they had been searching for more than a year.
And even for those who are part of the lucky group who has one, their wait time probably ranges from days to weeks to get an appointment.
Danielle Martin, a family physician and chair of the department of family and community medicine…
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News of replacement for First Hospital brings hope
Nearly a year ago, families and vulnerable individuals in our area had the rug cruelly pulled out from under their lives.
On a bright summer day the Commonwealth Health System informed this community that First Hospital in Kingston would be closing in just under three months time.
The impending closure of inpatient mental health facilities naturally dominated the conversation, but after the initial shock set in the larger scope of this devastating news became clear: Along with the hospital we would be losing a range of related services.
“They include Community Counseling services, outpatient assessments, evaluation and treatment for individuals…
Sunscreen tips: How much to use and when to apply
As the summer season kicks off, many may find themselves increasingly exposed to the sun. Dr. Renee Beach, a dermatologist, told CTV’s Your Morning on Monday that without skin protection, this exposure can cause DNA damage, which could develop into skin cancer.
Beach says although many may only wear sunscreen in the summer, protecting the skin should be a “year-round thing.”
“Even when we can’t see the sun…we still have UVA (Ultraviolet A),” she said. “So that’s the rays that come through windows (and) windshields, it’s the ones that we see coming off sometimes the reflection of snow, for example.”…
Will smashing plates and TVs at Saint John’s first ‘rage room’ help your mental health?
Destroying a computer with a blunt object is a lot of work.
The aluminum bat connects with the steel case with a soft, metallic crunch. The first swing barely dents the tower. It takes a good half-dozen more hard strikes to pop the side panel off, sending the fan, power cables, and plastic bits spinning out onto the floor.
For many people, it might feel odd — even slightly wrong — to unleash their inner Hulk on defenseless office gear.
But Julie Hebert, who just opened Broken Pieces Rage Room on Rothesay Avenue in Saint John, says smashing small appliances,…
Read Metropolitan Police statement in full as presenter named by wife
As the wife of Huw Edwards revealed on Wednesday evening that he was the BBC presenter at the center of allegations of over payment for sexually explicit images, two police forces have determined that no criminal offense was committed.
Neither force is taking any further action with regards to the allegations, with the BBC confirming that it will resume its “fact-finding investigations” to ensure “due process and a thorough assessment of the facts, whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved.”
Known for presenting the BBC’s News At Ten, Mr Edwards has been a familiar…
Advocates hope Preston-area nursing home will inspire better Black health care
Community health workers say recently announced plans for a new nursing home geared toward Black seniors should inspire a network within the Nova Scotia health-care system that is better attuned to the needs of Black people.
Sharon Davis-Murdoch, the co-founder of the Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC), says there’s a need for culturally competent health care for Black patients, including those living in long-term care.
“We heard from Black people who would talk about the need for care that understands their skin, their hair – care that is respectful of them and responsive to the impact of the trauma…
Palliative care doctor slams Providence Health’s forced transfers of MAID patients
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Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman is calling on Health Minister Adrian Dix to pass legislation to prevent religious health organizations from opting out of providing MAID
Published July 11, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read
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A palliative-care doctor says she quit her job at a Vancouver hospice after it was taken over by a Catholic health organization, Providence Health, which bans medically assisted death for seriously ill patients.
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Luxury and Sustainability: An Experimental Investigation Concerning the Diamond Industry and Lab Grown Diamond Rings
The diamond industry has long been associated with luxury, glamour, and exclusivity. However, as global concerns about sustainability and ethical practices continue to rise, the diamond industry is undergoing a transformation. One promising development is the emergence of lab grown diamond rings, which offer a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional mined diamonds. This article explores the intersection of luxury and sustainability in the diamond industry, focusing on the growing popularity of lab grown diamond rings.
Lab grown diamond rings, also known as lab created or synthetic diamond rings, are crafted in a controlled laboratory environment using advanced technological processes.…