A pair of Montreal parents are paying tribute to their late son by raising money for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Parents Stephanie Bishara and […]
Tag: Health
Opinion: I am a doctor filling the GAP. Don’t mess with a good thing
Breadcrumb Trail Links Quebec Opinion Health The program to give ‘orphan’ patients access to care has proved its worth. Quebec must allow it to continue […]
Allison Hanes: Orphan patients left dangling as Dubé plays hardball with family doctors
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Local News Health Columnists The GAP, a deal to compensate physicians for seeing walk-in patients, is about to expire Friday. Now […]
Montreal’s Mindstrong passes $10-million milestone in fundraising for mental health
A Montreal mental health fundraiser has reached an impressive milestone in its ninth year. After Sunday’s event, the Mindstrong fitness fundraiser passed the $10-million mark […]
Citizens concerned about plans for new Montreal homeless shelter near schools, daycares
A plan for a new homeless shelter in Rosemont is raising concern among citizens. The city is in the midst of acquiring an old church […]
Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards’: expert
Provinces and territories should not stop pushing for drug decriminalization despite the federal government’s rejection of Toronto’s request, one expert says. Guy Felicella, a harm […]
Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire opens new temporary ER
Almost one year after an investigation into operations at the aging Lakeshore Hospital emergency department in Pointe-Claire revealed severe deficiencies, a new, modern, modular emergency […]
Shortage of about 3,000 pharmacists in Quebec, major concern: OPQ
All health-care sectors are facing a significant shortage of staff, but it’s a major problem in the pharmaceutical industry, whether in pharmacies or hospitals, says […]
‘Mole mobile’ to travel across Quebec to raise awareness about skin cancer
A mobile clinic is making its way across Quebec this summer to raise awareness about a problem health officials say is on the rise. Falyn […]
Free dental clinic in Montreal reopens after sweeping renovation
A vital resource for Montrealers in need is back after a major facelift. The Welcome Hall Mission and McGill University’s Jim Lund Dental Clinic offers […]