There’s a lot of talk these days about an increased role for private health-care clinics in Canada, sparked in part by Premier Doug Ford’s plans to significantly increase the number of Ontario surgeries done in for-profit clinics. Despite promises from Ford and others that it will streamline services and solve the issue of long wait
Immediately after President Joe Biden accidentally revealed a previously unknown detail about former President Jimmy Carter’s health towards the end of a speech Monday evening, before admitting he “should not have said that.” Carter, whose health is wanted and has been placed on hospice care at his home, instructed Biden to deliver his eulogy, the
KITCHEN, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is starting three programs aimed at bolstering staffing in the health-care sector. A $40-million fund to encourage health-care providers to better connect patients to services, a program to allow internationally trained physicians to work more quickly, and a nursing mentor program were all previously
Illustration by Yahoo News Visuals; photo: Getty Images What’s happening People are discussing their shower habits again and debating how often they should bathe. It started with a new today segment titled “How often should you…” that debuted July 18. The first topic was showering, which had Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones guessing
The hospital reflects positively on year of achievements in the annual report, but says the funding gap remains an ongoing issue Southlake Regional Health Center remains optimistic about its past year despite ongoing fiscal challenges that include an approximately $9.55-million deficit. The fiscal numbers were released as part of its 2022-23 annual report July 13.
Nova Scotia’s two health authorities plan to drop COVID-19 masking requirements in some areas of their facilities this week, though masks will still be required in high-risk spaces. Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Center are changing their guidelines beginning Monday. Nova Scotia Health spokesperson Jennifer Lewandowski said in a statement that this was
ROME – Italy issued hot weather red alerts for 16 cities on Sunday, with meteorologists warning that temperatures will hit record highs across southern Europe in the coming days. Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade. But a new anticyclone dubbed
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
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
The Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as the shooter’s mental health comes into focus
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire at random with an AR-15 in southwest Philadelphia killing… PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire at random with an AR-15 in southwest Philadelphia killing five people and wounding four others including several children, the few people close to him