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Sitting in an ER, our health care crisis becomes real

WebWhen you see a grown man, cradling his elderly mom — who is suffering from heart failure — beg for a stretcher so she can just lie down, the story

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Trudeau government unveils national pharmacare bill

WebOTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced a long-awaited plan to kick-start a national pharmacare program that aims to first cover diabetes and birth …

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Canada’s health sector is booming. Here are four trends to watch

WebHere are four of the biggest trends to watch. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. More health care services are going online. Digital health, which jumped a massive …

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How we can right-size Canada’s strained health system

WebLakeridge Health, Durham Region’s medical network, has seen its four acute-care hospitals consistently operate above capacity. The system will need to more than …

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New $27M innovation and learning centre opens at Health …

WebThe new $27 million medical innovation centre has been opened at Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury. The Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre is a …

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Exploring why pneumococcal pneumonia can create a heavy …

WebPneumonia is a chest infection with symptoms including high fever, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and fatigue 1.It can be caused by a wide variety of …

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Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy

WebCanada ranked last in access to primary health care in a survey of 10 high-income countries released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday. …

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Student mental health on sharp decline: Toronto board of health

WebStudent mental health on sharp decline post-pandemic, says Toronto’s top doctor. The city’s board of health voted Monday to advocate to the provincial …

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Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania's 2024 US Senate …

WebSen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., arrives at the chamber as the Senate prepares to advance the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by the …

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Lawsuit tests Ontario’s privacy safeguards

WebA lawsuit pitting a U.S. company against Ontario Health could determine if the province has the right to regulate where personal medical information is stored. The …

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'It shut all the joy down.' Menopause can take a serious toll on …

WebWhile most women are familiar with symptoms like hot flashes, fewer know that the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause can affect mental health.

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Ozempic coverage is reduced under Ontario Drug Benefit Plan

WebAs demand for Ozempic soars, Ontario puts limits on coverage under Ontario Drug Benefit Plan. Starting Wednesday, patients must meet specific criteria to get …

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Paramedic sentencing in Elijah McClain's death caps trials that led …

WebFILE - Paramedic Jeremy Cooper, left, enters the Adams County, Colo., Justice Center, Dec. 22, 2023, in Brighton, Colo. The former Aurora Fire Department …

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Toronto Star bestsellers for April 24, 2024

WebAnyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now …

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What is sun gazing and is it ever safe to stare at the sun

WebWeisbrod listed other benefits of sunlight exposure including: “Improving our mood, boosting our energy. It’s good for vitamin D absorption through our skin (which is …

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How a series of strokes changed life for Bob McCown

WebWhen Bob McCown hosted Prime Time Sports on The Fan 590 he would often blow in five minutes before showtime, Jaguar SUV still warm in the garage, fresh …

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Sarah Ferguson, Kate Middleton and King Charles have surgery

WebIt’s been a big week for royal health news. Monday, it was announced that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was diagnosed with malignant skin cancer. …

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Pope Francis overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter …

WebROME (AP) — Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong …

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Regent Park heath centre workers reach tentative deal

WebFront-line workers at Regent Park Community Health Centre reached a tentative agreement with management on Wednesday, following a strike that lasted …

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Ontario MD suspended after Gaza posts sues Mackenzie Health

WebBen Thomson, a nephrologist at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, is suing Mackenzie Health for more than $1.5 million. Mackenzie Health, which has not yet filed …

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Leafs’ Mitch Marner will be out loinger than first suggested

WebMaple Leafs forward Mitch Marner will be sidelined longer than first suggested. Leafs coach Keefe drops the day-to-day status for the playmaker, who …

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