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Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was warned that pharmaceutical companies had steadfastly refused to engage on drug-price reforms before he urged an independent federal agency to pause those reforms in favour of more consultation, a 2021 memo shows. The memo, obtained by the NDP through the access-to-information law and shared with …
Read More »Over 60% of Ontario RPNs have considered leaving profession, poll shows
Polling shows a majority of Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario have contemplated leaving the profession amid staffing shortages and increased stress. The polling was done by Nanos Research of behalf of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and SEIU Healthcare. Results show 60 per cent of registered practical nurses …
Read More »Saskatchewan struggles to put skilled newcomers to work, RBC report shows
An RBC report from last week says that Saskatchewan is failing to put skilled immigrants to work in their field of expertise. The process of getting a licence or out-of-province credentials recognized is long and complicated and discourages a lot of workers to choose Saskatchewan. Read more: Employers seeking ‘very …
Read More »Kids COVID-19 vaccination ‘complex’ decision for parents, study shows
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate against COVID-19? It has been a challenging and polarizing decision for parents in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Tuesday sheds light on the concerns parents have and what they consider when deciding whether or …
Read More »CHMA Waterloo Wellington campaign shows the many shapes of eating disorders
Eating disorders don’t discriminate – a person can develop a disorder whether they are thin, obese, or anywhere in between. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is taking part in Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 1- 8, a national campaign aimed at educating the public about eating disorders. There …
Read More »Study shows decline in Canadians’ mental health during holidays
A study by digital health platform Felix is highlighting mental health challenges Canadians are facing during the holidays. The report, released last month, found that one in four residents say their mental health declines during this period, as many experience a mixed bag of emotions. Felix’s medical director Dr. Kelly Anderson …
Read More »Refugee children do not place significant demands on health care, Ontario data shows
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 2, 2022 8:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — New research indicates refugee children and youth aged under 17 do not place substantial demands on the health care system in Ontario compared with their Canadian-born peers. A study …
Read More »New data shows increase in reports of sexual abuse in schools
A group of childhood sexual abuse survivors, along with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, is calling for government action, as data shows an increasing number of sexual abuse reports from inside this country’s schools. A new study published by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection on Wednesday found, between 2017 and …
Read More »More newcomers in B.C. are choosing to live outside Metro Vancouver, latest census data shows
A growing number of new immigrants in B.C. are choosing to live outside of Metro Vancouver, according to 2021 census data from Statistics Canada. One of them is Alan Gonzales, who came to Kelowna, B.C., five years ago as a Canadian permanent resident. Gonzales, who is from the Philippines, received his permanent residency through the …
Read More »Lakeridge Health launches tracker that shows wait times at its 4 Durham Region emergency rooms
People who live in Durham Region can now check an online dashboard that will tell them how long they will have to wait to see a doctor when they go to an emergency room in their communities. Lakeridge Health, an integrated regional health system that serves Durham Region, has launched what …
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