Instead of waiting months, this Nova Scotian saw psychiatrist in days under new program

A woman is smiling on a street in Halifax, N.S.

Some people who need help managing mental health issues are being assessed by psychiatrists within days under a new program introduced by Nova Scotia Health.



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Why insect-transmitted illnesses are emerging threats in Canada and beyond

Kathryn McKissock’s six-year-old son Cameron fell ill this summer, and spent a month in a Toronto hospital with dangerous brain inflammation. Lab reports later revealed he had a little-known viral infection carried by mosquitoes.

Scientists warn a slew of insect-transmitted infections are on the rise across North America, fuelled in part by climate change — and even lesser-known conditions spread by mosquitoes and ticks may be under-reported.



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What is shiga toxin-producing E. coli and why are Calgary children getting so sick?

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A ballooning E. coli outbreak connected to Calgary-area daycares is sending dozens of children to hospital, some with serious illness, and sparking concern among parents and doctors alike.



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AI shows major promise in breast cancer detection, new studies suggest

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Researchers experimenting with artificial intelligence have found that these tools seem to reliably detect breast cancer, while also reducing a demanding workload for radiologists. 



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Alberta health officials report 128 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli linked to outbreak at daycares

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Alberta Health Services says there are currently 25 patients receiving care in hospital, and nine patients have developed a disease which affects the kidneys.



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Viral vomit incident on Air Canada flight probed by Public Health Agency of Canada

An Air Canada worker cleans her ticketing station at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Canada's public health agency says it's investigating a recent episode in which passengers on an Air Canada flight were almost forced to sit in vomit-soiled seats, an incident that reflects a broader frustration with flight operations in Canada, travel specialists say.



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Ontario's LTC inspection system fell apart during 1st COVID-19 wave: report

A stop sign outside a long-term care home in Barrie, Ont.

Ontario’s long-term care inspection system was totally overwhelmed during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ministry overseeing care homes was caught unprepared and unable to ensure the safety of residents and staff, the province’s ombudsman says.



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