Nurse Suspended for Improper Patient Record Access
A nurse on Vancouver Island has been suspended after improperly accessing confidential patient records, raising concerns about medical privacy and professional conduct in healthcare.
Category : Hospitals Healthcare
Saskatchewan NDP Urges Quick Hospital Safety Action
The Saskatchewan NDP is urging the provincial government to cancel a planned review and take immediate, concrete steps to address critical hospital safety concerns across the province.
126 Quebec Doctors Apply to Practice in New Brunswick
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick reports receiving 126 applications from Quebec doctors since October 2025, highlighting potential interprovincial medical workforce shifts.
Medical Crisis: How a Stranger Saved My Husband's Life
A routine hip replacement turned into a life-threatening cascade of complications, forcing a wife to find her voice and advocate for her husband's transfer to a better hospital after a rabbi's crucial intervention.
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Dryden Named Interim CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare
Erie Shores HealthCare has announced Katelyn Dryden as its interim president and CEO, effective immediately. The appointment marks a leadership transition for the Windsor-based healthcare institution.
Hospital Overcrowding Forces Patients into Unconventional Spaces
Patients in Ontario hospitals are being treated in converted ambulance bays and hallways due to severe overcrowding, raising concerns about privacy, infection control, and patient dignity.
Alberta ER Wait Times Fuel Frustration Amid Hospital Strain
Emergency room delays and hospital overcrowding in Alberta highlight systemic healthcare pressures affecting patients across Canada, with residents facing prolonged waits for urgent care.
Alberta ER Waits Fuel Healthcare Worry Across Canada
Extended emergency room wait times and hospital overcrowding in Alberta highlight systemic healthcare pressures affecting provinces nationwide, raising public alarm.
Regina Urgent Care Cuts Sunday Hours Temporarily
The Regina Urgent Care Centre will operate on reduced hours this Sunday due to staffing challenges and extreme winter conditions affecting healthcare services across Saskatchewan.
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Tasers in ERs Called 'Horrific' by Medical Professionals
A Saskatchewan doctor's letter suggesting tasers in emergency rooms sparks outrage from medical colleagues who call the proposal dangerous and contrary to medical ethics.
Wingham Hospital ER Closed Overnight Due to Staff Shortages
The emergency department at Wingham and District Hospital in Ontario will be closed overnight due to staffing shortages, impacting local healthcare access during extreme cold weather warnings.
GardaWorld Hires New ER Staff After Cold Incident
GardaWorld is recruiting new emergency room personnel following an incident where security guards left an intoxicated man outside in freezing conditions last month in Saskatoon.
Edmonton Care Centre Mice Infestation Persists for Months
The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre faces a severe mice infestation affecting nearly 500 residents, with the Alberta NDP criticizing delayed action and calling for urgent intervention.
$1M Investment Expands Bariatric Care in Calgary
The Calgary Health Foundation commits $1 million to expand specialized bariatric care at two Carewest locations, improving access to rehabilitation for Albertans with severe obesity.
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Hospital Wait Times Compared Across Canada in New Study
A new comprehensive study analyzes hospital wait times across all Canadian provinces and territories, highlighting significant regional variations in access to emergency and elective care.
Calgary Health Foundation Commits $1M for Bariatric Care Expansion
Calgary Health Foundation has pledged $1 million to Assisted Living Alberta to enhance specialized bariatric care services at two Calgary facilities, aiming to free up hospital beds and improve patient outcomes.
Manitoba Recruits 13 U.S.-Trained Doctors for Healthcare
Manitoba has successfully recruited 13 American-trained physicians to work in various communities, addressing healthcare shortages and improving access to medical services across the province.
Edmonton Care Home Battles Mouse Infestation, Droppings Found
The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre faces a significant mouse infestation, with droppings discovered throughout the facility, raising serious health and safety concerns for residents and staff.
Ontario Hospitals Have 'No Easy Choices' to Save Money
The Ontario Hospital Association warns that provincial hospitals are out of options to cut costs, facing severe financial pressures that threaten services.
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B.C. Woman's Liver Transplant Delayed After 13-Month Wait
Lyndsay Richholt, a 43-year-old Kelowna mother with end-stage liver failure, faces uncertainty after her scheduled transplant was cancelled. She highlights challenges in B.C.'s transplant system.
Saskatchewan Launches Hospital Safety Review
Saskatchewan government initiates third-party review of hospital security following staff and patient concerns about weapons being brought into facilities, with metal detectors already deployed.
Essex-Windsor EMS Pitches Nurse-Led 911 Call Triage System
Essex-Windsor EMS is proposing a significant change to 911 call handling that would involve nurses assessing non-emergency calls to optimize paramedic response for critical situations.
Manitoba Dialysis Services Inefficient: Auditor General
Manitoba's auditor general reveals significant inefficiencies in dialysis service management, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare delivery and resource allocation.
Saskatchewan Launches Hospital Safety Review
The Saskatchewan government has initiated an independent review of hospital safety protocols as security incidents rise across provincial healthcare facilities.
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NB Physician Recruitment Misses Annual Target: Report
New Brunswick's Horizon Health Network recruited 131 physicians in 2026 but remains below its annual goal, highlighting ongoing healthcare staffing challenges in Atlantic Canada.
5th Maternity Diversion at Peace Arch Hospital in Fraser Health
Fraser Health Authority faces its fifth maternity diversion at Peace Arch Hospital, raising concerns about healthcare capacity and patient access in British Columbia's Lower Mainland region.
LifeLabs Opens New Diagnostic Centre in New Westminster
LifeLabs has opened a new Patient Service Centre in Uptown New Westminster, replacing an older location to provide enhanced diagnostic care with improved facilities and accessibility for the growing community.
Terminal Cancer Patient Faces Months-Long Wait for Scans in BC
Sara Gillooly, a 40-year-old mother from Port Moody, says lengthy wait times for CT and PET scans may have prevented timely treatment for her terminal cancer diagnosis.
Alberta Hospital Minister Defends System, Admits Need for Change
Alberta's Hospital Minister Matt Jones insists the healthcare system hasn't collapsed despite widespread criticism, while acknowledging unsustainable pressures and promising reforms.
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Windsor HART Hub Shows Progress in First Months
The HART Hub in Windsor, operated by Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, is demonstrating encouraging outcomes in its initial months of service, providing integrated support for vulnerable populations.
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