35 h. ago More emergency department closures feared as temporary funding ends

The Ontario Medical Association and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have said they are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution. As of Monday, when the temporary program was set to end, no agreement was in place.

Culture

35 h. ago Program considered lifeline for rural ERs ends with no permanent fix in place

The Ontario Medical Association and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have said they are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution. As of Monday, when the temporary program was set to end, no agreement was in place.

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7 d. ago University of Alberta graduate students advocate for Edmonton’s first ICU for houseless population

A group of University of Alberta graduate students is advocating for the creation of Edmonton’s first intensive care unit (ICU) tailored specifically for unhoused individuals. The proposed facility aims to provide specialized, wraparound medical care while alleviating pressure on overwhelmed emergency departments. A growing crisis The Student Advocates for Public Health (SAPH) highlighted the dire […]

Society

9 d. ago Wildfires prompt evacuations and emergency declaration in Carolinas

Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced a mandatory evacuation starting at 8:20 p.m. […]

Events

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Further dithering on Edmonton hospital projects an infuriating test of patients

Welcome to Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital, where the new emergency department is long and spacious, and so are the wait times. Enjoy the bright, comfy seating areas, because chances are you are going to be here awhile — well over seven hours, according to projected wait times I saw posted online this week. You could try […]

Science

3 w. ago Saanich police officer dies on duty following medical emergency

In a statement online, Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie, said the officer suffered a medical emergency at the agency's department.

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