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Alberta NDP raises concerns about lack of funding for rural health care

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 15, 2023 1:34 pm Updated May 15, 2023 7:45 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s NDP says the only hospital in a town south of Calgary faces potential closures in its emergency department because the United Conservative Party has not supported it. David Shepherd, an NDP candidate in Edmonton who’s the Opposition health critic, held a news conference in front of the hospital in High River, Alta., a town of more than 14,000 people about 65 kilometers south of Calgary. He pointed to a recent letter to the local…
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Manitoba will lift most mask rules in health-care facilities

Manitoba Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week. Masks will still be required in areas with vulnerable groups like cancer, transplant patients: Shared Health The Canadian Press · Posted: May 03, 2023 3:22 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 3 Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next week, but some individual health-care clinics may still require people to wear masks indoors, Shared Health says. (Radio-Canada) Most of the masking requirements for health-care facilities in Manitoba are set to be lifted next…
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Manitoba health minister says she hasn’t read report that says many health-care staff have considered quitting

Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon says her department wasn’t aware of a year-old report making more than 30 recommendations to improve the well-being of the province’s health-care workers — and she herself has yet to read it. The report called for numerous actions after finding more health-care workers in Manitoba who are dealing with burnout and thinking of changing jobs than elsewhere in Canada. Gordon said the report, prepared by consulting firm Deloitte, wasn’t commissioned by the provincial Progressive Conservative government, but rather Shared Health, the provincial organization that co-ordinates health-care service delivery and planning across Manitoba. The report in…
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Sauna Blanket Testimonies – Maria Mind Body Health

WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE THEIR SAUNA BLANKETS Saunas have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and reduce stress. In fact, many people report feeling calm and relaxed after a sauna session. This is because the heat from the sauna causes the body to release endorphins, which are natural painkillers that promote feelings of pleasure and well-being. Endorphins are also associated with reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is not surprising that saunas have been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in some people. Furthermore, research has shown that saunas can have a positive…