In P.E.I., sweeping new strategy takes aim at ‘pervasive drinking culture’
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Canada plunges into early flu season as vaccines begin to roll out
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut the chances of melanoma tumor recurrence in major study
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Long COVID patients 'devastated' by impending changes to virtual care access in B.C.
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Regina mom hopes new HIV testing program will help others giving birth
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2026 Flu & COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
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Advancing Appropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Long-Term Care: Collaborative Action Needed across the Health Care System
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Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos
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Delay From Hypotension Onset to Appropriate Antifungal Therapy Initiation Is the Critical Determinant of Outcome in Candida Septic Shock.
Official source: Manitoba health research (PubMed) (opens in a new tab)
Health Canada announces $6M for Black Canadians' mental health, addiction supports
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Plasma donation company Grifols begins phased reopening of centres after 2-month hiatus
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Canada’s 2-year measles outbreak officially over: PHAC
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Manitoba Public Health Declares Measles Outbreak Over
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Mental Health Supports on the Move
Official source: Shared Health (opens in a new tab)