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Creator and star of You're My Hero portrays the comical side of living with a disability

02-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Sean Towgood says he created the Canadian comedy series You’re My Hero with the intention to show the audience a more complete picture of people living with disabilities. He spoke to Brent Bambury, host of CBC Radio’s Day 6 about the journey to Season 2.

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Measles outbreaks spark concern over rare 'horrific' neurological disorder

12-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

As measles outbreaks in Canada grow and spread between provinces, pediatricians are again recommending vaccinations while also bracing for serious complications, including a rare, long-term neurological disorder that can emerge six to 10 years after an initial measles infection.

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Health care's taking a backseat in this election. That's a missed opportunity, expert says

12-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

The federal election campaign so far has been dominated by curveballs from the U.S. But meanwhile, the state of public healthcare in Canada remains dire. Health law expert Colleen Flood, dean of law at Queen's University, explains why Canadians should demand healthcare reform no matter which party they choose.

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RFK Jr. vows to find cause of autism by September — experts have doubts

12-04-2025 03:32 via cbc.ca

The U.S. is launching a 'massive testing and research effort' to determine the cause of autism, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday, sparking concern among medical experts and advocates about the effort's feasibility.

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Government, health authority seek injunction against former Alberta Health Services CEO

12-04-2025 00:37 via cbc.ca

A Court of King’s Bench judge has reserved her decision on the province’s request to compel the former president and CEO of Alberta Health Services to delete work emails she sent to her private account the day before she was fired in January.

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Nurse wins prestigious award, for helping kids with chronic pain

12-04-2025 00:19 via cbc.ca

A nurse practitioner whose research at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is dedicated to helping children and teens manage pain has won a Gairdner Award.

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Author, gynecologist Jen Gunter says she's moving back to Canada as reproductive rights erode in U.S.

11-04-2025 21:28 via cbc.ca

Jen Gunter, a Winnipeg-born gynecologist and bestselling author, says she's had enough with the United States, but she’s also prescribing a stark warning for Canadian voters concerned about the future of their own reproductive health care.

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2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, involving adults who travelled within Canada

11-04-2025 18:42 via cbc.ca

Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.

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2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, in adults who travelled within Canada

11-04-2025 18:42 via cbc.ca

Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.

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At the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak, residents reel with concern

11-04-2025 13:15 via cbc.ca

Residents in St. Thomas and Aylmer share their concerns about the region leading Ontario's measles cases as a local Mennonite Community Service teams up with public health expand its message to communities.

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QEII redevelopment tender includes possibility of a new hospital

11-04-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

Nova Scotia's health authority issued a tender on Thursday for master planning services for the continued redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, work that could include the development of a new hospital building.

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My baby girl almost died. That's why national pharmacare will decide my vote

11-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Scott MacMillan was relieved when doctors were able to save the life of his daughter, Rosemary, who was in diabetic ketoacidosis. But when the hospital staff asked about insurance, he was filled with dread that he might not be able to cover the cost of her life-sustaining medications. That’s why in this federal election, he’s looking for political leaders who are committed to expanding Canada’s pharmacare plan.

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Black psychologists fear EDI rollback within Canadian Psychological Association

11-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

A group of Black psychologists are fearful of rollback to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Canadian Psychological Association following proposed changes to the strategic plan, while the CPA’s leadership insists those goals remain foundational.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome forced a Winnipeg Jets draft pick to retire at 21. What is it?

11-04-2025 03:21 via cbc.ca

The incurable medical condition that ended the professional hockey career of a first-round Winnipeg Jets draft pick is a disorder that's challenging to diagnose and sometimes difficult to treat, says a Manitoba doctor.

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Canada must seize 'window of opportunity' to attract U.S. scientists, health-care workers: medical association

10-04-2025 23:21 via cbc.ca

Canada has a unique chance to become a medical and scientific powerhouse — if it moves quickly to scoop up professionals leaving the United States in the wake of health cuts and layoffs, the head of the Canadian Medical Association says.

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Ontario measles case count tops 800, 155 new infections since last week

10-04-2025 19:04 via cbc.ca

Ontario is reporting 155 new measles cases over the last week, pushing the province's case count to 816 since an outbreak began in the fall. Public Health Ontario says there have now been 61 hospitalizations.

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Almost 90 per cent of Ontario's growing measles cases are in the southwest

10-04-2025 17:51 via cbc.ca

Measles case counts in Ontario continue to climb with the bulk of cases concentrated in southwestern Ontario, according to new data released by Public Health Ontario (PHO) on Thursday.

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35 new measles cases reported south of London in past week

10-04-2025 17:51 via cbc.ca

Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) says measles in its jurisdiction have grown to take up most of the province's outbreak, with 35 new cases reported in the past seven days.

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Province introduces advanced care paramedics in rural and northern Manitoba

10-04-2025 06:04 via cbc.ca

The Manitoba government says a program introducing advanced care paramedics at seven locations will improve medical care for emergencies outside throughout rural and northern Manitoba.

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Vancouver Coastal Health urges mpox vaccinations amid recent increase in cases

10-04-2025 02:54 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Coastal Health officials are urging residents, especially men who have sex with other men, to see if they are fully immunized against mpox amid a recent rise in cases.

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Alberta's measles case counts climb with central zone hardest hit

09-04-2025 20:00 via cbc.ca

Alberta is reporting a surge of new measles cases this week, sparking fresh calls for the provincial government to provide more detailed data and for the province's top doctor to appear publicly.

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Federal parties spar over drug consumption sites in B.C.

09-04-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca

Federal parties have pitched different approaches to dealing with the toxic drug crisis in B.C. — particularly when it comes to supervised consumption sites.

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Doctor says political mayhem in the U.S. pushed her to come home to New Brunswick

09-04-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

Dr. Sophia Halassy is settling into her new job as an obstetrician-gynecologist at a Moncton-area hospital, helping to tackle a years-long waiting list of desperate patients. Her return home from the United States was years in the making.

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It's about bloody time we talked about periods and climate

09-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Tens of billions of period products are used on a daily basis. But how climate-friendly are they and where does all the waste end up? Affordability, accessibility, stigma and policies pose as barriers to sustainable options.

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3 pharmacists linked to Thunder Bay pharmacy now face misconduct allegations by Ontario regulator

09-04-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Multiple pharmacists linked to Fort William Medical Pharmacy in south Thunder Bay face an additional set of misconduct allegations by the profession's Ontario regulator, including falsifying records. One pharmacist also faces allegations of taking or misappropriating drugs from the shop.

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B.C. human rights commissioner finds guardianship detentions of vulnerable adults discriminatory

09-04-2025 02:23 via cbc.ca

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found “systemic discrimination” in how health authorities detain vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm.

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Ontario schools begin suspending students who aren't fully vaccinated

08-04-2025 22:47 via cbc.ca

Ontario schools are starting to issue suspensions to some of the thousands of students who aren't fully vaccinated, as the spread of measles continues, giving new urgency to calls for the province to digitize its immunization record system.

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Personal Care Home Owners Association president says AG report hitting staff, residents hard

08-04-2025 19:42 via cbc.ca

The president of the Personal Care Home Owners Association says a recent auditor general report on the industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is "somewhat accurate," but also that residents in his homes were "taken aback" by the findings.

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Could donated breast milk help HIV-exposed babies?

08-04-2025 18:56 via cbc.ca

A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan wants to help mothers with HIV raise healthy babies. The team is looking into the accessibility and feasibility of donated breast milk for HIV-exposed infants.

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Manitoba researchers decry funding cuts after premier's invitation to U.S. scientists

08-04-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca

A call from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew for scientists in the U.S. to consider moving here has researchers in this province demanding more funding to give those who relocate a reason to stay.

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