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Remote Manitoba First Nation with no ambulance service gets new emergency medical response vehicle

A remote First Nation community in eastern Manitoba is celebrating the arrival of a new emergency response vehicle that will…

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Wisconsin doctor runs World Marathon Challenge to raise cancer awareness

A Wisconsin doctor recently accomplished an incredible feat by participating in seven marathons on seven different continents in just seven…

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Iodine in table salt: how a public health victory is becoming a victim of its own success

The Importance of Iodine in Canadian Diets In a land of diverse salt options, Canadians have the luxury of choosing…

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Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a popular class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.…

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Alberta cabinet member urges Danielle Smith to remove health minister

Amid serious allegations made by a fired Alberta Health Services CEO regarding major health contracts, a UCP cabinet minister is…

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Bird flu found in milk produced by Arizona dairy cattle

The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) has confirmed the detection of the first bird flu genotype D1.1 in milk from…

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Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health-care workers

Health-care workers in Nunavut are facing a challenging situation as changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are…

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Birthday for 104-year-old in New York includes most unusual bucket-list item

A centenarian named Loretta celebrated her 104th birthday in a unique way last week by spending the day in jail.…

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How to brighten Valentine’s Day for kids in hospitals and those deserving extra love

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but it is also a wonderful opportunity to spread joy and warmth…

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Most days at Manitoba’s largest hospital are ‘morally grating,’ says ER nurse at HSC

In a recent interview with CBC Manitoba, a nurse from Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre shared her experience of working in…

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