Alberta Health Services ends the tradition of ringing a bell after successful cancer treatment at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, citing infection control. Critics call the move callous.
London Health Sciences Centre reports increased hospital admissions, emergency visits, and outbreaks due to a busy influenza season. Get the latest details on the healthcare impact.
Influenza transmission is doubling weekly in Quebec, with a severe impact in schools. Montreal health experts advise flu shots, caution, and using 811 before ER visits for mild symptoms.
Alberta Health Services quietly halts the celebratory bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients finishing treatment. Critics call the move insensitive and nonsensical.
Ottawa's children's hospital is experiencing a significant rise in flu cases. Experts advise when to treat kids at home to ease pressure on healthcare. Learn the signs and how to help.
Canadian hospitals face a surge in flu cases. Health experts advise parents on when to treat sick children at home and avoid gatherings to ease the strain on healthcare systems.
London, Ontario, faces an early and severe flu season, with the H3N2 strain prevalent. Health officials urge vaccination as cases rise rapidly. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Alberta Health Services has discontinued the bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients in remission. The decision, made for safety, has left families like Myla Dye-Wilson's heartbroken.
Montreal's Sainte-Justine and Children's Hospital ask parents to use 8-1-1 or clinics for minor illnesses as ERs face over 130% occupancy. Learn when to seek emergency care.
Flu-related hospital admissions have more than doubled in Canada. Health officials urge vaccination against the fast-spreading and severe H3N2 strain. Get the facts to protect your family.
Montreal Children's Hospital advises parents to use emergency rooms only for true emergencies due to high demand. Learn what this means for families and where to seek alternative care.
A new measles outbreak has been confirmed at a pediatric centre in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. Public health officials are urging vaccination as cases rise. Read the latest details and safety measures.
Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan postpones Christmas celebrations due to a serious influenza outbreak. Public health measures are in effect to protect community members.
Public health officials confirm three pediatric deaths linked to Influenza A complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Authorities urge vigilance and vaccination.
After losing their toddler Aiden, Emily Henderson's family receives a unique gift—an Easy Button with his laugh. A story of grief, memory, and finding joy in the hardest moments. Read their journey.
An Ottawa doctor provides crucial, actionable advice to keep young children safe from choking hazards this holiday season and beyond. Learn the essential prevention steps.
New federal data reveals a sharp 61% rise in confirmed flu cases across Canada, with children and youth disproportionately affected. Saskatchewan reports nearly half of recent cases in patients under 20. Learn the latest impacts.
New federal data reveals a sharp 61% increase in confirmed influenza cases across Canada. Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses rise nationwide.
Humboldt penguins at a Paris zoo are being vaccinated against avian influenza in a preventive measure. Learn about the global efforts to protect wildlife from the virus.
Multiple schools near Edmonton are managing outbreaks of respiratory illness as influenza vaccination numbers fall behind. Health officials urge preventative measures.
Saskatchewan health officials report a significant rise in flu and respiratory viruses. Learn the symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself this season.
Toronto Public Health is urging physicians to prioritize influenza vaccinations for vulnerable patients as flu activity increases across the city. Protect yourself this season.
Ottawa Public Health confirms flu season has begun. Data shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity is increasing across Ontario. Stay informed on symptoms and prevention.
A key U.S. immunization committee suggests revising the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns, a policy Canada watches closely. Learn the details and potential implications.
A transformative $2 million donation to the IWK Foundation establishes the Dr. Margaret Oulton Accelerate Chair in Women+ Health Research, promising major advances in care.
Canadian children's hospitals are experiencing a significant increase in influenza cases as an earlier-than-usual season takes hold. Health officials urge vaccination.
A teen from Alberta is a pioneer in pediatric surgery, undergoing a robot-assisted transplant at the University of Alberta Hospital. This marks a significant advancement in Canadian medical technology.
A federal vaccine committee may scrap the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B shot at birth, a move experts warn could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
Dr. Brent Roussin warns of significant influenza activity in Manitoba and urges public vaccination ahead of winter virus season. Get the latest health updates.
Ottawa's CHEO reports a worrying increase in flu cases and hospital admissions among children. Health officials urge vigilance and preventive measures as the season intensifies.