Ontario Pays Private Clinics More. Wait Times Keep Rising.
A CCPA report shows Ontario's for-profit health clinics cost taxpayers more, increase wait times, and lead to unlawful patient fees.
AI Is Helping Write Medical Records. Patients Still Need to Read Them.
Ambient AI scribes are writing doctor notes, but an Ontario audit found errors across vendors. Learn why reviewing medical records matters.
Ontario Is Expanding Primary Care Teams. Here’s What That Means for You.
Ontario is funding 124 primary care teams to connect 500,000 more residents to care. Learn how team-based healthcare works and your options.
Canada’s Cigarette Packages Just Got a Lot Harder to Ignore
Canada has launched new graphic warnings on cigarette packs and individual sticks. Learn how these updated labels aim to reduce smoking rates.
Canadian Weight Loss Drugs Set to Drop in Price
Health Canada has approved Svemia, the first generic version of Wegovy, offering a cheaper path to the popular weight loss drug.
A Canadian-Led Trial Just Found a Way to Cut Brain Bleed Recurrence by Nearly 85%
A Canadian-led trial found that adding one procedure after brain bleed surgery cut recurrence rates from 28% to just 4%.
Opioid Toxicity Deaths Are Finally Dropping in Canada…But the Crisis Has Already Cost Us Years
New Health Canada data shows a 23% drop in overdose deaths, but opioids have already cost Canadians years of life expectancy.
Nine in Ten Canadians Want the Health System to Change. Here’s What They’re Saying.
A new national survey finds 91% of Canadians want health system change now, with broad openness to team-based care, digital tools, and private delivery.
What Is Hantavirus and Should Canadians Be Concerned?
Hantavirus is rare but serious. Here's what Canadians need to know about symptoms, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself.
Canada Just Approved a New Alzheimer’s Drug. Here’s What You Need to Know
Health Canada has approved a new Alzheimer's drug that targets the disease itself, not just symptoms. Here's what Canadians need to know.
Canada’s Doctors Are Sounding the Alarm on Health Misinformation And They’re Exhausted
97% of Canadian doctors have had to intervene after patients acted on false health information. The CMA says the crisis demands urgent action.
No More Needles: Canada Approves a Nasal Spray to Treat Severe Allergic Reactions
Health Canada approves neffy®, a needle-free epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis. Learn how it works and when it’s coming to Canada.