B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth
A self-described Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from serving as a midwife is facing a lawsuit from the parents of a child […]
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Congo ‘on general alert’ over flu-like disease that’s killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a
She fought for a raise 26 years ago. ‘Absurd’ delays mean practical nurses at Niagara Health are still waiting
When Sandra Commerford asked for a raise from a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital in 1998, the registered practical nurse (RPN) was confident she
1 in 7 ER visits in Canada are for conditions that could have been managed in primary care: report
Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers leaves more Canadians with no option than to go to
This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he’s suing the organization
Stephen Greensides rubs a small, smooth stone between the palms of his hands. It seems to bring him comfort, as
Measles outbreak in N.B. renews interest in national vaccination registry
A measles outbreak in New Brunswick and a surge of cases across Canada has renewed calls for a national vaccination
From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services secretary has raised significant concerns among scientists
Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and
Quebec bill would fine new doctors up to $200K per day for leaving public system
The Legault government will require Quebec-trained doctors, both general practitioners and specialists, to work in the public health-care system for
Hackers stole information of more than 7,000 people through Sask. health clinic breach
Saskatchewan’s information and privacy commissioner says hackers obtained the medical and personal information of more than 7,000 people. The breach