Want to be sedated (for surgery)? Anesthesia assistants could help shorten wait times
One solution to a critical shortage of anesthesiologists in Canada could lie with increasing the ranks of anesthesia assistants, advocates say.
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Nurse wins prestigious award, for helping kids with chronic pain
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.
Author, gynecologist Jen Gunter says she's moving back to Canada as reproductive rights erode in U.S.
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.
At the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak, residents reel with concern
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.
2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, in adults who travelled within Canada
Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.
Black psychologists fear EDI rollback within Canadian Psychological Association
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.
Canada must seize 'window of opportunity' to attract U.S. scientists, health-care workers: medical association
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.