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Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition. Strickland, who's unable to work due to her condition, chafed when she learned that the U.S.
Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due to a possible choking hazard.
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially circulating in a remote community in the province's northeast.
'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts

'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

EDMONTON — Alberta's government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

OTTAWA — The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for providing health screening guidelines next spring, after an expert report said there is a pressing need for reform.
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale

Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale

NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver says the home has been excellently maintained and is on an attractive street, but what the description doesn't say is it's a forced sale involving an embezzler and a
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada's top doctor says it's more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation.