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New clinic aimed at luring foreign-trained doctors to N.S. could soon treat thousands of patients

A groundbreaking initiative in Nova Scotia is set to revolutionize the way foreign-trained doctors are recruited to work in the…

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Long wait for cancer drug approvals causing ‘great anguish’ among patients, doctors

In April 2017, Glenn Hussey visited The Ottawa Hospital for a routine checkup to monitor his smouldering multiple myeloma, a…

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Hamilton hospitals, drop-in centre partner to offer warm space for patients with nowhere to go

On chilly nights, finding safe places for unhoused patients to go can be a challenge, according to emergency department doctors…

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‘Steve is the guy to call’: Anglo patients in Quebec City rely on 1 man to help navigate health system

Steve Guimond may not have grown up in Quebec City, but 10 years after his move from Montreal, he knows…

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Dance eases depression symptoms in Parkinson’s patients, new study suggests

A new study suggests that incorporating dance classes into the treatment plan for Parkinson’s patients may help ease symptoms of…

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More than 910,000 patients at risk after ConnectOnCall health data breach

Data breaches in the health care industry are becoming increasingly common, with potentially lifelong consequences for those affected. Following the…

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Newfoundland retired nurse washed sick patients’ hair every Saturday for more than 20 years

Mary Keiley, a retired nurse and teacher in Newfoundland, was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer work that spanned over…

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Half a million patients’ personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Data breaches are a common occurrence in today’s digital age, but when it comes to health care institutions, the stakes…

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Shopping ideas for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers

The holiday season is a time for giving, but when it comes to selecting gifts for loved ones with Alzheimer’s…

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Alberta hospital patients waiting to move into continuing care are paying millions in fees

Adam Preston and his family were faced with a difficult decision when their grandmother, Shirley Tryon, was diagnosed with dementia…

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