Low awareness limits uptake of federal disability savings plans among eligible Canadians
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Fatality inquiry examines emergency department overcrowding and patient capacity issues in Edmonton
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British Columbia reduces virtual care capacity and funding for long COVID patients
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Nursing employment increases in Canada despite ongoing vacancy and wage challenges
News source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)
National initiative targets reduction of antipsychotic prescriptions in long-term care facilities
Official source: ISMP Canada (opens in a new tab)
Abbott recalls specific i-STAT cardiac troponin test cartridges over accuracy concerns
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
Health ministers meeting in Winnipeg focuses on workforce mobility and health data
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Ontario petition seeks public funding for long-term psychotherapy services
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Nurses union urges health ministers to establish national seniors care standards
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Expanding emergency departments may increase patient boarding without improved hospital flow
News source: Healthy Debate (opens in a new tab)
Federal government extends health funding agreements for provinces by one year
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Nurses union seeks national seniors care strategy from provincial health ministers
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)