Why P.E.I.'s potato industry needs to pay attention to GLP-1 drugs | CBC News P.E.I. potato farmers are facing a new challenge as they get ready to plant their crop for 2026. Experts say the food industry is being reshaped by the growing number of people taking GLP-1 drugs, cha...

We actually figured that that almost 1.9 million #Canadians are actually now using a #GLP-1drug, which is the equivalent of the population of New Brunswick and Manitoba combined.

These are #weightloss drugs like Ozempic. #CDNhealthcare

Great service provided to #Canadians through Hope Air who #transportpatients to medical centres for care they don’t have access to in their area.

This year is 40th year operating for service to Canadians. A wonderful charity serving those with financial needs.

#cdnhealthcare
#Cdnpoli #HopeAir

Canadians : please support your public healthcare professionals.

Support your provincial govt in investing in public healthcare and using federal HEALTH TRANSFER PAYMENTS for what patients need.

Watch this on USA current costs for typical healthcare needs. #cdnpoli #CDNhealthcare

Mobile brain scans sound like science fiction. But they're now helping more Canadian patients | CBC News A rising number of Canadian facilities are using mobile brain scanners to help patients, by offering MRIs mid-surgery in hospital or diagnosing stroke right on the roadside. So what's the future of th...

Accessible specialty #healthcare. #Canada has adopted some technology that provide #testing where YOU are.

#Cdnhealthcare #MobileHealthcare

Tomorrow’s AI models are learning from today’s polluted research The research ecosystems AI models train on are changing in ways policymakers aren't yet attuned to.

Source: #Canada #Healthwatch

A prevailing but incorrect assumption is that this is an early-stage glitch. One that will fade as #AImodels grow larger and their infrastructure matures.

#cdnhealthcare #Canpoli #Healthcare #AI

#Canadian #PremierWabKinew of #Manitoba talks about the changes to #Healthcare #NDP have made.

• 1200 new net nursing hires
•total 3500 net medical staff hiring
• booking online platform
• opened new clinics across the province.
#cdnpoli #MBPOLI #cdnhealthcare

Lets Saves Public Health Care! #cdnpoli #cdnhealthcare

Join CDM on March 27 and let’s organize for health care reform. Register today for the Better Medicare Health Summit. Link in bio
#bettermedicare #cdnhealthcare #healthsystems

Join CDM on March 27 and let’s organize for health care reform. Register today for the Better Medicare Health Summit. Link in bio
#bettermedicare #cdnhealthcare #healthsystems

#Manitoba has now recruited 13 more USA #physicians.
#PremierWabKinew expands on Canada’s acceptance and tolerance. #cdnpoli #mbpoli
#UniversalHealthcare #Canada #CDNhealthcare

Canada Not Expected to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule Frontline physicians can help address vaccine hesitancy arising from changes in US childhood immunization recommendations.

“Canada, the provinces, the #NationalAdvisoryCommitteeforImmunization [NACI] — we have very long-standing and well-thought-out processes that we follow,” NACI/PublicHealth.

#Canada is not expected to alter its #vaccineschedules despite CDC changes in USA. #PublicHealth #CdnHealthcare

Malignant Narcissist: How to Spot Them and How to Cope Malignant narcissism is a psychological syndrome comprising an extreme mix of narcissism, antisocial personality disorder, aggression, and sadism. The concept of malignant narcissism was introduced by...

Please protect yourself, practice self care. Establish boundaries.

It is a very difficult relationship to manage when your partner/family are malignant narcissist.

#MentalHealth #ProtectYourPeace #CMH #CDNhealthcare

Edmonton doctors call on Alberta government to declare state of emergency as hospitals overflow Physicians are raising alarms weeks after a man died at a local hospital after waiting hours for treatment

“I have never seen it this bad in 35 years of front-line medical practice in the emergency department."
#AlbertaNews #cdnnews #cdnhealthcare #cdnhealth #publichealth

Tiny device helps provide better cancer care to N.S. patients The magnetic occult lesion localization instrument, or MOLLI, is a Canadian invention that is making lumpectomies easier for breast cancer patients. The CBC's Jane Sponagle visited the Valley Regional...

#Breastcancer treatment called #MOLLI. is a game changer. Less invasive. Less painful. #Cancertreatment using small implanted device containing a magnet placed inside the tumour is a #Canadianinvention making it easier and more effective in removing tissue impacted with cancer.
#cdnhealthcare

N.B. puts $3.6M into expansion of collaborative-care clinic in St. Stephen | CBC News The province said it would establish and strengthen support for at least 10 collaborative care teams across the province this year, with St. Stephen the ninth announced so far.

#NewBrunswick #HOLT govt said it would establish and support at least 10 #collaborativecare teams across New Brunswick this year.

St. Stephen is the 9th announced so far.

This govt is addressing healthcare. #Cdnhealthcare

If were a #conservative voter in #Alberta, I'd be concerned #DanielleSmith thinks you have zero short-term memory.

@lisab0923.bsky.social discusses the new plan the #UCP has for #privatization of our healthcare system. 🇨🇦 #Cdnhealthcare #Doctors
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.

#Chiefmedicalofficer of health for #Alberta says the #provincial government should be embarrassed by the role #Alberta has played in #Canada’s #measles outbreaks and #loss of the country's #measleselimination status. #CdnHealthcare

Just got my COVID jab @ 0$ cost ❤️all I had to do was call my pharmacist and make an appointment. Apparently, the wait time between jabs is now three months but I will stick to my six months routine because Im not fond of 💉.
#covidvaccine
#cdnhealthcare

No. Absolutely Not. Full stop.

It should be career ending for a political party to even suggest such a sociopathic plan for Canada. #CDNHealthCare #TorStar #DRDayAgain #CdnPoli

Why it’s important Canada accredits its own medical schools

Cdn Medical Association: Why it’s important Canada accredits its own medical schools

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My afternoon...

Pharmacist: we sent the fax

Doctor's office: we didn't receive the fax

Pharmacist: we'll send another fax

Doctor's office: we'll look for the fax

...meanwhile, I'm out of meds (refill ordered a week ago).

When are doctors going to join the 21st century?!
#cdnhealthcare

CEO Dr. @drlisacalder.bsky.social – A year in review:

This past year, we heard from members & healthcare leaders deeply concerned about challenges facing the #cdnhealthcare system.
#CMPA25

“Protecting infants and older adults is key to #reducinghospitaladmissions and ensuring better #healthoutcomes. These expanded programs are aligned with national recommendations and evidence on RSV prevention.” #PEIhealthcare #Cdnhealthcare #PreventativeCare #peipoli #Cdnpoli

Summerside hospital's ICU back open after 2-year closure The intensive-care unit at Prince County Hospital closed in May 2023 due to a lack of specialized staff. Officials now say staffing levels are much better, and that it's great to be able to offer the ...

ICU in SUMMERSIDE reopens at Prince County hospital after closure for two years

#PEIHealthcare #PEIPOLI #cdnhealthcare

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Agree. #Grief, something we all will or have endured, is not embraced in #mentalhealth nor supported as well. #Hospice, #selfhelp groups, #non-profits, try to fill the void.

It should be acknowledged. Learning how to prepare for loss and manage grief is an important step. #Cdnhealthcare

Services | Medical Council of Canada

Over the past 6 months (November 2024 to April 2025), the #MedicalCouncilofCanada (MCC) has seen a 718% increase in U.S. medical graduates opening a physiciansapply.ca account signalling an interest in pursuing medical licensure in Canada. #BrainGain #CDNhealthcare #USPhysicians

Canadian Dental Care Plan mailing brochure that is included with the new benefit card— the pages are white with peach and orange accents and text boxes with black writing, held in front of a brown/green textured surface.

after a rough few days, this Friday is looking pretty sweet.

a reminder to sign up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan to get another card for your wallet and a fun game of “which discount will I get?”!

Have fun this long weekend, 🇨🇦. Party hard, but drive safe.

#cdcp #cdnhealthcare #canadaday

Number of N.B. patients who have a primary care doctor declined slightly last year | CBC News Although the 2024 Primary Care Survey shows a continuing decline in access to health care overall, it's the first time in years that there hasn't been a stark drop, which could mean provincial efforts...

#NB govt makes headway in reducing patients without primary care.

#PremierHolt has made that a priority as new leader and promised to make #healthcare access a focus through #collaborativecare approaches. Still much work to do ahead. #cdnhealthcare

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NDP appoints Don Davies as interim leader Monday evening | CBC News Veteran NDP MP Don Davies has been selected as the new interim leader for the New Democratic Party of Canada.

MP Don Davies selected as new interim leader for New Democratic Party of Canada.

He led the NDP negotiations with the Liberal govt to advance dental care + pharmacare legislation while serving as the party's health critic, then finance critic.

#CdnPoli #CdnHealthcare

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🇨🇦 Protect #CanadianValues ✨

Canada, please vote for⚕️universal, public #CdnHealthcare in #Elxn45. Your family's #CdnHealth -current & future- depends on it.

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