3 d. ago New academic research shows privatization of surgeries in England worsened inequalities and lengthened wait

OHC investigation reveals private clinics charging up to $4,590 for cataract surgeries that must be provided free of cost OTTAWA — The privatization of hospital surgeries in England led to growing inequality, longer wait-times and disruption of services in the public health care system, according to new academic reports. Allyson Pollock, co-author of the reports […]

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4 d. ago Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuit

The family of a 78-year-old man who died after waiting seven hours for care in a Fredericton hospital has settled a legal action they filed against the province’s health authority.

Events

6 d. ago Health Canada recalls ‘laughing gas’ sold without authorization

Health Canada is recalling nearly a dozen forms of nitrous oxide it says were sold for recreational consumption, which poses a safety risk.

Science

1 week ago Halifax mothers are urging N.S. to keep an “irreplaceable” infant feeding clinic open

Several Halifax-area mothers are urging the Nova Scotia government to reverse the provincial health authority's decision to close a publicly-funded infant feeding clinic.

Sport

2 w. ago Saskatchewan Health Authority to share emergency services disruptions

Saskatchewan's health minister says the policy will be implemented in early November and adjustments will be made to the new policy as needed.

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2 w. ago SHA to launch daily updates for emergency services disruptions

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is launching a new initiative to give patients accurate and reliable information about disruptions to emergency services.

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3 w. ago Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator’s son

The lawsuit accuses the health authority and medical staff of negligence in the November 2023 death of musician Benjamin Marks Woo whose mother says she had warned staff that he posed a risk of suicide and drug overdose.

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3 w. ago B.C. health authority proposes virtual care pilot program to keep small ERs open

The pilot program would allow doctors to "share responsibilities" with a mix of virtual and on-site staffing.

Transport

3 w. ago Saskatchewan Health Authority expands partnership to cut down surgery wait times

Nearly 100 people in Saskatchewan have been waiting over 24 months for a surgical procedure. A partnership between the SHA and surgical centres is aiming to tackle that problem.

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3 w. ago Saskatchewan Health Authority renews surgical partnership, aims to reduce wait times

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a renewed partnership with a western Canada-based surgical service provider will help reduce wait times and expand services to patients.

Culture