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Patients who qualify for psychiatric hospitalization at home would receive treatment at their residence during the day and evening, seven days a week.

A former Shoppers Drug Mart franchise owner has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the Canadian retail pharmacy chain, and its parent company Loblaw, alleging the companies imposed “unsafe and unethical” corporate practices on franchise owner pharmacists to increase profits. In a statement, a Loblaw spokesperson told CBC News "this case has no merit whatsoever, and we intend to vigorously defend it."

There are only four places to get a lung transplant in Canada and the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton is one of them — but patients are responsible for finding their own accommodation.

A class-action lawsuit has been authorized to proceed against 16 pharmaceutical companies for their role in manufacturing, selling, marketing and distributing opioid drugs in Quebec.

Premature deaths related to opioids doubled between 2019 and 2021 across Canada, with more than 1 in 4 deaths among young adults aged 20–39 years attributable to opioids, new research suggests.

The Nova Scotia government’s contest to solicit quick fixes for the province's health-care system generated thousands of responses. CBC News obtained all of them, using an access-to-information request, to find out what health-care workers think would help the system.

Oral hygiene doesn't just translate into a more attractive smile. Dental experts say that healthy mouths are a sign of overall health, with some evidence suggesting that cavities, gum disease and even bad breath can mean trouble for the rest of the body.