Winnipeg Doctor Assaulted in Hospital Emergency Department
A doctor was assaulted in a Winnipeg emergency department, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for healthcare workers. Shared Health confirms the incident occurred amid rising tensions.
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Doctor gets home confinement in Matthew Perry ketamine case
A doctor involved in selling ketamine to actor Matthew Perry receives a sentence of less than a year of home confinement. Get the latest details on this high-profile case.
Salvation Army Christmas donations down nearly 50%
The Salvation Army's iconic Christmas kettle campaign in London, Ontario, has seen donations plummet by nearly half due to a critical shortage of volunteers. Learn how this impacts community services.
Surrey to Open Two Municipal Clinics for Doctor Shortage
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
Doctor found dead in Miami Dollar Tree freezer
Miami police are investigating the mysterious death of Dr. Helen Garay, found unclothed in a store freezer. The 32-year-old anesthesiologist was a mother of two from Nicaragua.
Regina doctor accused of improper billing, patient safety risk
A Regina physician faces 10 charges of unprofessional conduct, accused of improper billing and working concurrent shifts that allegedly risked patient safety. Learn the details from the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Doctor fights $600K repayment for COVID vaccine clinics
Kingston family physician Dr. Elaine Ma is in court fighting an order to repay over $600,000 for mass vaccination clinics she organized during the pandemic. Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.
Ontario Residency Program Expanded for International Doctors
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
Nearly 200 Quebec Doctors Get Licences to Work in Ontario
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
Amir Khadir defends antibiotic treatments post-suspension
Former Québec solidaire MNA Dr. Amir Khadir speaks out following his six-month suspension, defending prolonged antibiotic therapies for complex infections. Read his full statement.
Quebec Talks Break Down, Patient Loses Doctor
A Montreal breast cancer survivor's family doctor quit after negotiations between physicians and Quebec failed. Learn the personal impact of the healthcare stalemate.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Doctor gets 2.5 years for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. Read the full details of the case and its consequences.
Doctor Sentenced for Selling Ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death is being sentenced. Perry's family may speak in court. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Regina doctor suspended 6 months for misconduct
Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor suspended for six months by Saskatchewan medical college after sexual impropriety ruling. Must take courses, pay $80,000 costs. Read the full story.
Doctor sentencing for ketamine tied to Matthew Perry's death
A doctor faces sentencing for selling ketamine connected to the overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry. Get the latest details on this tragic case.
UBC study calls doctor shortage a 'myth', suggests boomer tax
A provocative UBC study disputes B.C.'s doctor shortage narrative and suggests taxing wealthy baby boomers to fund healthcare. Explore the findings and potential policy shifts.
Doctor sentencing for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor faces sentencing for providing actor Matthew Perry with ketamine. The case highlights ongoing concerns about prescription drug misuse in the entertainment industry.
Regina doctor suspended for 6 months over patient misconduct
A Regina physician has been suspended for six months following findings of sexual impropriety with patients. Learn the details of the disciplinary action and its implications.
Son of Quebec surgeons says Bill 2 won't fix broken system
A CEGEP student, whose parents are surgeons, shares an insider's view of Quebec's healthcare strain. He argues Bill 2's demands for more output ignore a system lacking resources, pushing dedicated physicians to burnout. Read his powerful plea for change.
5,000 Regina patients lose family doctors after clinic closure
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
Ontario doctor challenges $600K repayment for vaccine fees
Dr. Elaine Ma seeks to overturn an order to repay $600,000 in pandemic vaccine administration payments. A Kingston physician's legal battle highlights billing disputes in Ontario's healthcare system.
Patient's plea to keep life-saving Quebec surgeon
A Quebec patient shares how Dr. Ahmed Aoude saved her life and leg, urging the government to reconsider Bill 2's impact on doctors. Read her emotional appeal.
Survey: Lack of doctors still a major issue in Saskatchewan
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Manitoba Health Links adds doctors in pilot project
Manitoba launches pilot project integrating doctors into Health Links service. Premier Wab Kinew announces initiative to improve healthcare access for residents across the province.
Dr. Steve Kent: Pediatrician dies at 73 in Victoria
Remembering Dr. Steve 'North' Kent, a beloved Victoria pediatrician whose dedication to medicine was matched only by his love for family and outdoor adventures across Canada.
Cancer patient calls for new leadership at Owen Sound centre
Pat Kelly, a cancer patient at Brightshores Cancer Care Centre in Owen Sound, demands leadership overhaul amid ongoing oncologist recruitment challenges. Learn about the growing concerns.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
Windsor-Essex MRI/CT scan delays reach 2 years
Patients in Windsor-Essex face critical delays for MRI and CT scans due to staffing shortages, with some waiting up to two years for essential diagnostics.
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