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Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Health’s director of physician recruitment says there are a number of places she and her colleagues could target if the provincial government called for an increase in the number of gynecologists. Nova Scotia set an overall record last year for physician recruitmentMichael Gorman · CBC News · Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:26 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 13Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Katrina Philopoulos is the director of physician recruitment for Nova Scotia Health. (CBC)Nova Scotia Health’s director of physician recruitment says there are a number of places she and her colleagues could target if the provincial government called for an increase in the number of gynecologists.

Photo courtesy of The Invincible Brain website Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain. Andrea Moss Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Mental health challenges that intensified during and after the COVID-19 pandemic continue to drive demand for support, resources and education, according to organizers of a sold-out conference in Yorkton this week. More than 200 people attended the Wellness for Life Mental Health Conference hosted by SaskAbilities on Oct. 7 at the Gallagher Centre’s National Bank Convention Place. Regional director Aleks Hoeber said the annual event was launched after SaskAbilities noticed a growing number of people struggling with their mental health. “We decided to host it shortly after COVID when we noted there was such an increase in individuals struggling with their mental health,” Hoeber said. “People spoke about increased anxieties, significant depression, loneliness and low motivation levels.” Those concerns were being heard from staff, community members and the people SaskAbilities supports, she said.

Deji Adekanye, a postdoctoral researcher in the Caplan lab, takes tissue samples from Nicotiana, a tobacco plant found in the Nightshade family. Credit: Kathy F. Atkinson, Caplan Lab Plants—like people—come in all shapes and sizes. And just like scientists want to understand the components of the human body to treat disease and improve our lives, they also want to understand how plants thrive, develop disease, succumb or survive.

Stories can be a child’s first window to the world. But growing up, Nadith Ranasinghe, BSc’25, a second-year medical student at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, rarely saw children of colour or immigrant families in the books he read. Today, Ranasinghe is helping create children’s books that reflect these diverse experiences and make health-related topics more accessible to young readers. During his undergraduate studies at Western, he founded the Kids Health Shelf initiative with his classmates to give students a creative outlet and produce stories that resonate with young readers.

B. C. MLA Elenore Sturko listens during a news conference in Richmond, B. C., on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Health care remains a key focus in campaigning for the British Columbia election on Oct. 24.

The campaign is now live across BC Transit shelters in Victoria & Prince George, SkyTrain stations in Vancouver, and the Kelowna Airport., /CNW/ -- On World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2026), BC Place, Victoria Parliament Buildings, Burrard Street Bridge, and Vancouver City Hall lit up in green, the colour associated with mental health around the world. This initiative by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) marked the start of their month-long outdoor campaign to promote mental health awareness across BC. This year, the association's campaign, which is currently live in select transit shelters in Victoria and Prince George, SkyTrain stations in Vancouver, and at the Kelowna Airport, is aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of mental health, reducing stigmas around access, and encouraging the public to find the right counsellor to support them. The posters at each of these locations have unique QR codes that will take them to the Find a Counsellor (FAC) tool, a public resource developed by the BCACC to help individuals find the counsellor aligned to their unique needs.

SEIU Healthcare Holiday Turkey Giveaway is back for 2026! As part of our Member Assistance Program, we’re once again coming together this holiday season to support one another and celebrate the strength of our union. It’s one of the ways we look out for each other, recognize the incredible work you do every day and make sure no one has to face the challenges of the season alone. This giveaway is about more than a meal. It’s about what we can do when we come together. It’s about recognizing the strength we have in each other and building a union where every contribution matters and every member has a role to play in this new era of worker power.

Alberta physicians want the provincial government to explain how it will assess patients’ eligibility for publicly funded health care as the province prepares for its Oct. 19 referendum and rolls out new health-care cards. The Alberta Medical Association said uncertainty about a patient’s identity, residency or health coverage should not delay medically necessary treatment. The association added that physicians often must make urgent clinical decisions before a patient’s eligibility for coverage can be established.

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As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized this October, Niagara Health is making breast screening more convenient than ever. Niagara Health's (NH) Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is making it easier for eligible patients to access screening services with the launch of Verto, a new online self-booking platform.   Patients can view available appointment options and select a date and time that best fits their schedule, in addition to being able to reschedule or cancel appointments. Automated reminders and confirmations may help reduce missed appointments.  "Implementing Verto is an important step in improving access and enhancing patient experience,” says Daisy Trojanowski, Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, NH. "By giving patients more flexibility and control over how they schedule their appointments, we are making it easier to connect them with the care they need.”  The move to Verto is part of Niagara Health's commitment to improve patient care, enhance patient experience and modernize scheduling.  The platform is particularly beneficial for eligible patients aged 40 to 74 who can self-refer to the OBSP to book a screening mammogram.

‘Tis the season for Quebec’s covid and flu vaccination Quebec health officials are hoping to dramatically increase vaccinations against the flu and covid. They're targeting at-risk people and the number of appointments being booked has started to skyrocket. Tim Sargeant reports.

For Jennifer Parlee, running for a seat on Colwood council is a dream years in the making. Her interest in local politics was first ignited more than 16 years ago while living in Esquimalt, where she served as vice chair of both the centennial celebration and the parks and recreation committees.

Gather, a Portsmouth-based food pantry and community food center, is bringing its fresh food bus, nicknamed “Gus the Bus,” to Lamprey Health Care’s community health center in Newmarket. The bus will be at the facility’s parking lot — 207 South Main St. in Newmarket — every other Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. starting […]

A group of travel nurses say they haven't been paid in months and that the agency that employs them has gone "radio silent. ""We just would like to get paid for work," Shalu, a travel nurse, said in an interview with CBC. Shalu, who uses only one name, is an emergency room nurse currently contracted to work at the Parkland Integrated Health Centre in Shellbrook, Sask. As a travel nurse, she takes temporary contracts through agencies to fill staffing shortages at health-care facilities across Canada. She said she started with EZCare, an Ontario-based staffing agency, on April 18 for a three-month contract, which she later renewed until the end of October. She had previously worked through the agency in 2024 without problems, except occasional pay delays, she said. Shalu said she and around 20 other nurses hired through EZ Care across Canada received a letter from the agency around the end of July, warning of pay delays because of an "agency transition.

Points by Paul is a charitable initiative started by Nick Paul which sees a $150 donation for every regular-season point. The Leafs forward explained why he started the charity and discussed how he handles the mental side of the game which usually comes with a lot of pressure. October 13, 2026 at 3:37p.m. EDT

Huron Perth Public Health are looking for a small, mixed breed, black, grey and brown dog involved in an incident in Clinton on Monday. The incident took place in the parking lot behind 66 Albert Street in Clinton between 11 and 11:30 a.m.

Primary Care Alberta’s screening programs has launched a new online guide to help Albertans understand when they should start screening for breast, cervical or colorectal cancer. The provincial agency said the guide, available at screeningforlife.ca, translates complex screening recommendations into an accessible and interactive experience to help Albertans navigate screening with greater confidence and clarity.