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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Alberta Midwife Shortage: Demand Outpaces Availability
Alberta's midwifery system is under severe strain as waitlists grow and professionals consider leaving. This shortage highlights systemic challenges in maternal healthcare access across the province.
Vitalité Extends Travel Nurse Use Beyond Winter in NB
New Brunswick's Vitalité Health Network will continue employing travel nurses past the winter deadline, addressing ongoing healthcare staffing challenges in the province.
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Ultrasound Shortage Worsens Alberta ER Gridlock
Alberta emergency physicians warn that a critical shortage of ultrasound technicians is dangerously delaying patient care and contributing to deadly emergency room overcrowding across the province.
N.S. Woman Donates Kidney to Friend in Life-Saving Act
A Nova Scotia woman's selfless kidney donation to her lifelong friend showcases the power of friendship and organ donation, saving a life after decades of shared history.
Windsor EMS Pitches Clinician-Supported 911 to Ontario
Essex-Windsor EMS advocates for clinician-supported 911 dispatch to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones, aiming to improve emergency response efficiency and patient outcomes.
Metal Detectors Coming to Regina, Saskatoon Emergency Rooms
Major hospitals in Regina and Saskatoon will implement metal detectors in emergency departments as a safety measure. The initiative aims to enhance security for patients and staff.
LHSC Supervisor Addresses Code Grey Fallout After Neglect
London Health Sciences Centre supervisor David Musyj addresses systemic issues following a code grey incident, highlighting years of institutional neglect in Ontario's healthcare system.
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Saskatchewan ERs Get Metal Detectors, Nurses Want More Security
Saskatchewan Health Authority announces metal detectors for ERs after pilot program, but nurses union calls for comprehensive safety plan including staffing and cameras.
Calgary Hospital Expansion Adds 97 New Beds
A $151-million expansion at Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre has officially added 97 new beds, including 28 emergency department beds, as part of Alberta's healthcare infrastructure investments.
Alberta ER Crisis: Doctors Reveal Daily Horrors
Emergency room physicians in Alberta are breaking through privacy barriers to expose systemic failures, as government announces hospital expansions while patients face dangerous conditions.
Ottawa Woman Waits 3 Hours for Ambulance with Broken Legs
An Ottawa woman faced a critical three-hour delay for emergency medical transport after suffering two broken legs in a fall, highlighting potential strains on ambulance services.
Infrastructure Insufficient to Save Healthcare: ER Doctor
An Edmonton emergency room physician argues that new infrastructure alone cannot resolve Alberta's healthcare system failures, as the minister disputes ER death reports.
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Alberta NDP Calls for Emergency Session on Hospital Crisis
Alberta's Opposition NDP urges Premier Danielle Smith to reconvene the legislature following reports linking emergency room delays to at least six patient deaths.
Alberta ER Wait Times Spotlight as UCP, NDP to Speak
The Alberta government's plan to expand emergency capacity at multiple hospitals faces criticism over timing and intent, with UCP and NDP officials set to debate the issue amid ongoing concerns about ER wait times.
Documents Detail Deaths, Near Misses in Alberta Hospitals
Internal documents expose 'death zones' in Alberta hospitals, detailing patient fatalities and close calls. Read the investigation into systemic healthcare risks.
Alberta doctors document ER preventable deaths and close calls
Alberta physicians compiled a shocking report detailing preventable deaths and near misses in emergency rooms, urging government action. Read the full story.
$396M Raised for New Ottawa Hospital Campus, Final Cost Unknown
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation has secured $396 million for the new Civic Campus on Carling Avenue, a major fundraising milestone. However, the total project price tag remains undisclosed as construction progresses.
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Alberta Doctors Detail Emergency Room Deaths from Waits
Alberta doctors break secrecy, detailing six emergency room deaths due to long waits. A shocking report sent to Premier Smith highlights systemic failures.
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