Drug overdoses now the leading cause of death among B.C. youth...
Fatal overdoses from opioids and other illicit drugs are now the leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 18 in British Columbia,...
Closing the toilet seat before you flush has ‘no meaningful impact’...
When it comes to ensuring the toilet doesn’t leave tiny particles of fecal matter all over your bathroom every time you go number two,...
Influenza (flu) & Covid-19 Vaccine
It’s important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself during the fall and winter.
Protect yourself from respiratory illness
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness...
Canadians need to change how we talk about drug deaths, advocates...
Harm reduction backers say the rising number of deaths will continue until public outrage spurs government action.
By: Laura McQuillan· CBC New
There’s a poisoning crisis...
The Facts about Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major...
Emergency room death highlights Canadian healthcare crisis
When Allison Holthoff entered a crowded Nova Scotia hospital at the end of December, the intense pain in her abdomen worsened with each hour...
Canada’s ‘haves-and-have-nots’ health system lags behind Europe, study finds
Research says funding cuts and poor organisation stop Canadians from accessing healthcare – and 20% have no doctor at all.
Funding cuts, fewer generalists and...
Oral health: A global perspective
What is oral health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and...
Canada enters 5th year of COVID-19. Are we falling short in...
By Katie Dangerfield
As Canada enters its fifth year navigating COVID-19, some experts and advocates are worried treatment options for the virus remain disappointingly inadequate.
Despite...
Canada’s new dental care plan could impact nearly 9 million Canadians...
The federal government unveiled details about its highly anticipated Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) earlier on Monday.
The CDCP is a $13-billion insurance program that...
Disability In Canada: Know The Facts
15% of the world identifies as having a disability
According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world’s population (an estimated 1.1 billion people)...
Black Seed Oil: Health and Beauty Benefits
Black seed oil contains antioxidants and bioactive compounds. It may benefit skin and hair health, help reduce inflammation, and support weight loss.
Black seed oil...
Why should I get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall?
Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines is one of the best ways to help protect yourself from becoming very sick and requiring...
Top 10 health care issues in Canada
By: Pharm Somtochukwu
The health care issues in Canada, call for serious concern since health care is one of the pillars of development in...
National Diabetes Month 2023
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking...
No vaccine appointments available until December? You can either wait, or...
Province says high demand for COVID-19 shots limiting availability in some locations
When Meg Cleavely received a notification from provincial health services that it was...
Why it’s ‘especially important’ for older Canadians to get COVID-19 booster
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise(opens in a new tab) across Canada according to recent data(opens in a new tab) from the Public Health...
Oral health: A global perspective
What is oral health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and...
B.C. birthrates dropping amid high cost of living and childcare challenges
By: Amy Judd & Cassidy Mosconi
Global News
The birthrate in B.C. is dropping with data from Stats Canada indicating there were more than 2,000 fewer...
Fill vacant positions or close Surrey Memorial Hospital ER to incoming...
new letter says
Medical Staff Association says current situation leaves patients ‘in jeopardy’
By:Rhianna Schmunk · CBC News ·
Last Updated: May 30
A new letter from the...
