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Facilities in new Quebec end-of-life care home highlight growing demand for MAID

Facilities in new Quebec end-of-life care home highlight growing demand for MAID

JOLIETTE — In nearly 30 years as a palliative care physician, Dr.
Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post

Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans' sensitive information says he's resigning because of actions taken against him since making the claim.
Health authority warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at Sechelt pizza restaurant

Health authority warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at Sechelt pizza restaurant

SECHELT — Vancouver Coastal Health says people who ate salads at a Sechelt, B.C., pizza restaurant in the last month may have been exposed to hepatitis A.
NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to two city-run buildings, including Harlem Hospital

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to two city-run buildings, including Harlem Hospital

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City hospital and another city-run building were sources for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem that killed seven people and sickened dozens of others, health officials announced Friday.
Doctor says Port Hardy, B.C., ER should reopen 24-7 as town has 'lots of physicians'

Doctor says Port Hardy, B.C., ER should reopen 24-7 as town has 'lots of physicians'

VICTORIA — The medical director of a health centre in Port Hardy, B.C., is calling for the reopening of the community's overnight emergency room that has been shut for 31 months, saying the community has plenty of doctors. Dr.
Trump's new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streak

Trump's new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim O’Neill, a former investor, critic of health regulations and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine is more complicated

Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine is more complicated

Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That has become a complicated question for many people. The answer may depend on your age, insurance coverage, health and finding a health care professional who will give you the shot.
Alberta set to replace flimsy paper health cards with new 'Alberta Wallet' app

Alberta set to replace flimsy paper health cards with new 'Alberta Wallet' app

CALGARY — Alberta is planning to ditch its long-maligned paper health cards with a new app it has dubbed the "Alberta Wallet.
With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work

With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work

NEW YORK (AP) — The CDC is in chaos and some groups are starting to step in and take over work the agency was doing. The moves come in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials

Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials

President Donald Trump's administration this week told 40 states to eliminate parts of lessons that focus on LGBTQ+ issues from federally funded sexual education materials or that they will lose funding.