Support dog lends paw at Edmonton children's hospital
A yellow Labrador named Pumbaa serves as a facility dog at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, providing emotional support to young patients during difficult treatments.
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Canada's first hospital facility dog comforts sick kids
Stollery Children's Hospital makes history by hiring Canada's first facility service dog, Pumbaa, to provide comfort and support to young patients like four-year-old Jake Davis.
Montreal Children's Hospital Trauma Team Training Revealed
Exclusive look at the high-stakes trauma simulation training at Montreal Children's Hospital. See how medical teams prepare for emergency situations in pediatric care.
Windsor ESHC Pediatric Respiratory Clinic Opens for Flu Season
Essex County families gain dedicated pediatric respiratory care as Windsor's ESHC launches specialized clinic for the 2025 flu season. Learn about services and timing.
Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals
Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.
Child high blood pressure rates nearly double in 20 years
New research shows childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled over two decades, with many cases going undetected during routine doctor visits. Learn about the silent health crisis affecting Canadian youth.
76 new child-care spaces for Middle Musquodoboit
Middle Musquodoboit welcomes 76 new licensed child-care spaces to address growing demand. The expansion promises enhanced early childhood education opportunities for Nova Scotia families.
Ontario extends $19/day child-care program for one year
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
Ontario child-care fees to remain at $19/day in 2025
Ontario and federal government agree to one-year extension of $19/day average child-care fees. Deal ensures affordability for families through 2025.
Quebec Doctors Warn Bill 2 Threatens Children's Healthcare
Medical professionals across Quebec are sounding alarms that proposed legislation could severely restrict children's access to essential medical care and create dangerous bureaucratic barriers.
Halifax mothers fight to save infant feeding clinic
Desperate Nova Scotia parents are pleading with the provincial government to keep the IWK Infant Feeding Clinic open, calling it an irreplaceable resource for struggling families.
Ontario short thousands of long-term care beds
New data from Ontario's fiscal update shows the province remains thousands of beds short of its long-term care commitment, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and senior care quality.
Montreal Children's Hospital Clears All Surgery Waitlists
In an unprecedented healthcare breakthrough, the Montreal Children's Hospital has completely eliminated surgical waitlists, ensuring immediate care for young patients across Quebec.
Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
BC Care Home Cuts Harming Seniors: Missed Baths, Isolation
Disturbing reports reveal how funding reductions to British Columbia care homes are compromising senior care, leading to skipped baths, lonely meals, and deteriorating living conditions for vulnerable residents.
Canadian Luxury Body Oils for Everyday Pampering
Explore premium Canadian-made body oils that transform daily routines into luxurious self-care rituals. From coast to coast, these locally crafted elixirs deliver hydration and sensory bliss.
COVID-19 Higher Heart Risk in Kids Than Vaccines: Study
Groundbreaking Canadian research shows COVID-19 infection carries significantly higher heart complication risks in children compared to mRNA vaccination. Get the facts about myocarditis and pericarditis risks.
Bosnia Retirement Home Fire: 11 Dead, Dozens Injured
A catastrophic fire at a retirement home in Bosnia-Herzegovina has left 11 residents dead and over 30 injured, with emergency crews working tirelessly through the night in rescue efforts.
Quebec MNA Expels Doctors From Health Committee Meeting
A controversial confrontation between Quebec MNA France-Élaine Dubeau and doctors leads to expulsion from legislative meeting, exposing deep tensions in provincial health care reform.
Alberta First Responders Denied PTSD Care: Crisis Exposed
Alberta's frontline heroes are fighting a hidden battle as PTSD claims face systemic delays and denials, leaving families in crisis and advocates demanding urgent reform.
Calgary Toddler's Brave Fight Against Stage 4 Cancer
Meet Aurora, a courageous 18-month-old Calgary girl waging an inspiring war against stage 4 neuroblastoma. Discover her family's emotional journey and how community support is making a difference.
Bobby's Hospice Marks 15 Years in Saint John
Saint John's beloved Bobby's Hospice marks 15 years of providing end-of-life care with special open house event, showcasing their vital community services and welcoming public support.
Katelyn Bedard's Legacy Lives Through Windsor Bowl-a-Thon
Discover how a Windsor community transformed tragedy into hope through an annual bowling event that has raised vital funds for pediatric care across Ontario for nearly two decades.
Waterloo's Revolutionary Toddler Eye Test Breakthrough
A groundbreaking eye test developed in Waterloo, Ontario could transform how young children's vision problems are detected, using child-friendly technology to catch issues early.
Canada's Health Care Crisis: Learning From Other Nations
While Canadians pride themselves on universal health care, other countries are delivering better outcomes with shorter wait times. Discover which nations are outperforming Canada and what reforms could fix our struggling system.
Family Demands Change After Senior's Care Home Death
The heartbroken family of an 88-year-old woman who died after wandering from a Saskatoon care home is calling for systemic reforms in senior care facilities across Saskatchewan.
BC Children's Hospital breakthrough makes transplants safer for kids
Vancouver researchers develop groundbreaking method to protect vulnerable children from deadly infections during bone marrow transplants, potentially revolutionizing pediatric care.
BC boy's heartwarming Halloween comeback after surgery
A young BC boy prepares for his first trick-or-treating adventure after missing Halloween for critical heart surgery - a journey of courage and recovery that will melt your heart.
Windsor Hospice Raises Over $103K in Campaign
Hospice of Windsor and Essex County celebrates extraordinary community support as their signature fundraising campaign exceeds $103,000, demonstrating powerful local commitment to end-of-life care.
Dartmouth Care Facility Closing in Human Rights Settlement
Ocean View Manor, a long-term care facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will close permanently on December 31st as part of a human rights remedy affecting residents with disabilities across the province.
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