2 h. ago Physicians see big holes in health care numbers in Alberta Budget

There are big health care-shaped holes in the 2025-2026 budget issued by Finance Minister Nate Horner on Thursday, says the Alberta Medical Association. According to the budget documents, the new Physician Compensation and Development budget doesn’t provide the required funding to address increased use of health services in primary, acute and community settings, said a […]

Science

4 h. ago Smith says no 'dishonesty' in health care procurement despite ex

Former minister Pete Guthrie told Postmedia that "dishonesty and conflict of interest" were the norms at the cabinet table, something the premier denies

Science

5 h. ago Maryland’s largest provider for Medicaid enrollees gets its accreditation suspended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has had its accreditation suspended due to concerns with credentialing and quality reviews for its providers, a state health department official said Friday. A managed care organization is a health care company or plan that aims to control health care costs by supervising […]

Economics

25 h. ago B.C. NDP excuses on ER closures across the province wearing thin

Vaughn Palmer: Despite the NDP's 80 per cent boost to the health-care budget, the Opposition has recorded 1,407 closures in the past two years

Other

35 h. ago Scores of cardiac surgeries being cancelled due to staff shortages: B.C. health care union

Health Sciences Association of B.C.: 'More than 100 cancelled in first six months of 2024 at St. Paul's alone'

Science

36 h. ago 2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals

The $2 million in new funding is part of a $4 million commitment from Teva, launched in 2022, to expand access to critical mental health services across 10 states SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics […]

Science

36 h. ago Nelson: PM Carney would be bad for Alberta, but not for premier

It was obvious more than two years ago, when Smith became leader, that health care could be a dangerous swamp, capable of sucking the life out of her UCP government

Transport

50 h. ago 'Poop' pills to be tested in London for treatment of pancreatic cancer

London researchers are launching a clinical trial to see if pills containing beneficial microbes from poop can help save the lives of pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Scientists at Lawson Research Institute, the research institute at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), are launching a Phase 1 clinical […]

Economics

51 h. ago Thousands of University of California workers go on strike alleging unfair bargaining tactics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of University of California physician assistants, optometrists, and other health care and custodial workers went on strike Wednesday over alleged unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. The strikes by two unions representing nearly 60,000 health care and service workers are separate and come after the unions and 10-campus […]

Society

56 h. ago AIMS software 2nd phase rollout sparks concerns for Saskatchewan health

SEIU-West president Barbara Cape is raising concerns about the new phase rollout for the AIMS payroll system for Saskatchewan health care.

Science

3 d. ago Breakenridge: Premier pays lip service to getting answers on health care allegations

Ultimately, this is about whether there was political pressure on AHS to sign contracts with private surgical clinics and whether there was anything untoward regarding potential conflicts of interest or inflated prices

Science

3 d. ago Letters Tuesday February 25, 2025: ‘Trudeau’s train isn’t for the people, it’s for him.’

MORE HIGH-SPEED SPENDING Re: Lame-duck PM can’t get off Liberal spending train, Lorne Gunter column, Feb. 23 So here is yet another expense that’s going to cost Canadians billions of tax dollars while our health care, education and military continue to crumble. The Liberals refuse to deal with issues they themselves have caused — massive […]

Politics

3 d. ago Belcher: Let's prioritize education and health care in Kanata

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Science

4 d. ago Singh says he’s still right person to lead NDP despite falling support

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh says he’s “absolutely” the right person to lead the New Democrats into the next election despite the party’s drop in the polls. A recent Leger poll puts the NDP at just 14% support — and suggests that support would drop to 12% with Mark Carney as Liberal leader. At a health-care […]

Other

4 d. ago OPINION: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

By addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services

Politics

4 d. ago Not just Kiefer's grandpa: If you don't know who Tommy Douglas is, here's why he mattered to Canada

To fans of pop culture, Tommy Douglas is known as the grandfather of actor Kiefer Sutherland. To Canadians, Douglas holds much greater significance. He’s the father of publicly funded health care in Canada. Because of that, many believe he’s one of Canada’s most important historical figures. Thomas Clement Douglas died 38 years ago today, on […]

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4 d. ago Ottawa's older adults need primary care before it is 'too late'

There is an urgent and growing need for primary care for older adults in Ontario that deserves more attention, health hub proponents say.

Politics

5 d. ago St. Joseph's hospital rolls out trailblazing treatment for kidney stones

St. Joseph’s Health Care London is piloting a new minimally invasive treatment that suctions kidney stones from the body, the first hospital in North America to use the new technology.   The device, which has been used in China but never before in North America, may help stop kidney stones from recurring and may be […]

Society

7 d. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

8 d. ago Crombie says Ontario Liberals would provide OHIP coverage for mental health care

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says a Liberal government would cover mental health care under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. She made the announcement in a speech today to the Canadian Club, telling the Bay Street audience that productivity is directly related to mental health in their companies’ workforces. Crombie has made health care a […]

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