An undocumented woman says she was denied an emergency C-section at an Edmonton hospital, unless she paid $5,000 upfront. She eventually sought and received care at another hospital. Alberta Health Services says it is investigating.
A doctor who has been practicing on Prince Edward Island for a little more than two years is calling it quits.Health P.E.I. confirmed that Dr. Ching Ling Yoong will close her practice at the Parkdale Medical Centre in Charlottetown on May 6. In a statement to CBC News, Health P.E.I. says Dr. Ching Ling "provided care to between 400-500 patients and began work on P.E.I. in January of 2022. Those individuals are receiving letters advising them of the closure. Patients are being provided with free
Ticks don't care if there's snow on the ground, so here's why Canadians should be cautious.
A Canadian expert weighed in on the highly contagious bug causing vomiting and diarrhea.
Walmart announced on Tuesday that it is closing health centers across five states along with a virtual health offering, calling it a “difficult decision”. The 51 in-person Walmart Health sites and virtual clinics did not have a “sustainable business model” that would allow the supermarket giant to continue running them, the company said. The company added that it was going to put learning from the project, which began in 2019, into its 4,600 pharmacies and 3,000 vision care centers into stores across the United States.
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart. But better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea. A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible. (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld)
The comedian revealed in February that she was diagnosed with a hormonal disorder called Cushing syndrome
Charles candidly described the experience of being told he had the disease.
"I think they might do that," the GOP presidential nominee said of a scenario that sounds straight out of the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale."
OTTAWA — It is too early to draw conclusions about drug decriminalization, the federal addictions and mental health minister suggested Monday, after British Columbia asked Ottawa to scale back its pilot to help curb concerns over public drug use. In her first public remarks since B.C., made its request, Ya'ara Saks noted that the province is only a year into its three-year pilot project, which began in January 2023. To make it happen, Health Canada issued an exemption to federal drug laws decrim
The King connected with cancer patients, telling them, "It's always a bit of shock when they tell you"
One of the winners of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot last month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week.
The former "ET Canada" host and her mother opened up about the lack of affordable senior care.
Don’t let “swimsuit season” BS ruin your confidence—or your fun.
King Charles III returned to public duties on Tuesday, visiting a cancer treatment charity and beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months. The event marks the king’s first formal public engagement since Feb. 6, when Buckingham Palace announced that he would be taking a break from public duties to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
You could just tell by the smiles and enthusiastic comments that they were talking to somebody who’s himself been through a difficult time,” University College Hospital’s Chief Executive David Probert said.
Canadians need help looking after family members who are aging, sick or have disabilities, and many caregivers are seniors who need help themselves, says a new report calling for a national strategy that recognizes the mental and financial toll of the job. The report released Wednesday by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence highlights the need for compensation for caregivers, respite, easily accessible home care and workplace policies to support people juggling work and care. Last summ
A dad who suffered a brain injury just days after receiving a British-developed COVID vaccine has told Sky News he would never have had the jab if he had known of the risk of rare but serious side effects. Jamie Scott, who has two young boys and is now unable to work, is suing AstraZeneca for what he says is damage caused by the jab in April 2021. AstraZeneca denies the claims made against them.
As scientists reveal just how much a healthier lifestyle can improve your lifespan, we ask the experts about the small tweaks you can make today.
The Canadian influencer shared why the disability is 'especially hard' for her.
Rural Americans are more likely to die early from one of the five leading causes of death than those who live in urban areas, according to new federal data. The report was published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rural Americans were more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease before age 80 compared to urbanites, researchers said.
