As a breast cancer survivor, I wanted a partner who saw me for more than my missing parts
Opening herself up to dating after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery made Victoria Cassidy vulnerable to heartbreak. But she found her way to love and happiness, with someone who saw her as whole and complete. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Saskatchewan Source Type: news

Seniors unclear on whether they can drop their private dental insurance for national plan
In May, eligible Canadians 65 and older can qualify for coverage under the $13 billion national dental care plan — if they don't already have any private dental insurance. That has some seniors wondering whether they can abandon their minimal retiree coverage or plans they've purchased themselves. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Politics Source Type: news

CBC/Radio-Canada launches new effort to improve representation of Indigenous peoples
CBC/Radio-Canada unveiled a new three-year plan on Monday to improve its employment and representation of Indigenous peoples, which includes the establishment of a new Indigenous office to oversee those efforts. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News Source Type: news

Ontario family doctors meet online to discuss alternative career paths amid primary care crisis
A group of family physicians held a meeting on Monday evening to talk about alternative career paths because it says the practise of family medicine is not sustainable in Ontario. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Toronto Source Type: news

Manulife will cover specialty drugs filled at any pharmacy following backlash to Loblaw deal
Manulife will cover specialty drugs filled at any pharmacy, the insurance company said Monday, backtracking on its decision to only cover drugs filled at Loblaw-owned pharmacies less than a week after the exclusivity deal was announced. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Business Source Type: news

Number of nurses injured on the job is 'staggering,' says union president
Every day of the year, on average, a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse is injured on the job in Newfoundland and Labrador. According to data from WorkplaceNL, this has been happening for at least the last seven years.  (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador Source Type: news

Compassion is key to solving toxic drug crisis, B.C.’s retiring chief coroner says
Toxic drugs have killed nearly 14,000 people in British Columbia since 2016, making drug deaths a dominant issue during Lisa Lapointe’s tenure as chief coroner. She talks to The National's Ian Hanomansing about advocating for a ‘safer supply’ and why compassion would go a long way in solving the drug crisis. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Quebec's order of nurses shelves university degree requirement for nurses
Quebec's largest nurses' union and federation of CEGEPs welcome the change of course. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news

Gender-affirming care clinic in Thunder Bay, Ont., closes, leaving patients with limited options
One of the only clinics offering gender-affirming medical care in Thunder Bay, Ont., has closed, leaving trans patients in the city and surrounding region with few options. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Thunder Bay Source Type: news

Betty Brussel is 99. She just smashed 3 world swimming records
Swimmer Betty Brussel just broke three world records. She’s training hard for her next competition — and getting ready for her 100th birthday this summer. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/The Current Source Type: news

Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it's only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada
Between high rates of global travel, and low rates of vaccination, Canada is vulnerable to measles outbreaks in Europe and beyond, say medical experts. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

Homeless people in Toronto more likely to get COVID again compared to housed population: study
Homeless people in Toronto who had COVID-19 were more than twice as likely to get it again as people who had housing, said lead author Lucie Richard, a senior research associate at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael's Hospital. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Toronto Source Type: news

Doctors, nurses and medical groups urge province to walk back plans to limit gender-affirming care
Sweeping changes to gender-affirming care, announced by the Alberta government this week, are sparking widespread backlash from doctors, nurses and medical organizations, and calls are mounting for the province to reverse its decision. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news

Cases of invasive group A strep are rising across the country. Here's what you need to know
Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it. Here’s everything you need to know including common symptoms, treatment, and who’s most at risk. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

After 5 miscarriages and a stillbirth, Quebec MNA draws attention to perinatal loss
Désirée McGraw's bill to have Quebec formally recognize Perinatal Bereavement Awareness passed on Thursday with unanimous support across party lines. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/As It Happens Source Type: news