Health agency and residents clash over fence
Santé Québec’s fence installation in a Hochelaga-Maisonneuve green space sparked noisy, contentious complaints from local residents on October 4, 2026.
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Manitoba Issues Measles Exposure Warning for The Pas Hospital ER
Manitoba health officials warned that people in The Pas hospital’s emergency department waiting room during the week of Oct. 2, 2026 may have been exposed to measles, a highly contagious virus.
Doctors Warn Teens to Avoid Energy Drinks
Doctors in Boston, backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups, advise children and teens to avoid energy drinks due to health risks.
Florida Reports Over 250 Dengue Cases, Largest U.S. Outbreak
Over 250 locally acquired dengue cases were confirmed in Florida in 2026, the biggest continental U.S. outbreak in decades, centered in Hillsborough County. The disease spreads via mosquito bites and is otherwise rare on the mainland.
Kids' Stress-Free Studio Exhibition Opens at Armand‑Frappier Museum
The health museum in Chomedey launched the "Studio pas de stress" exhibit for children six and older, running from late September 2026 to early September 2027.
Highmark Blue Shield Gives $825K to Six Capital Region Nonprofits
Highmark Blue Shield awarded $825,000 to six regional nonprofits in the Capital Region to fund community health programs.
Light the Night Walk Returns to Piedmont Park Oct 3
The Light the Night walk will be held Oct. 3 at Piedmont Park, honoring blood‑cancer journeys and raising research funds as the finale of Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Councilmember Will Jawando Resumes Campaign After Heart Attack
Councilmember Will Jawando resumed his council work and executive campaign on Sept. 29, 2026, following recovery from a heart attack earlier in the year.
Study Shows High Injury, Mental Health Risks for NYC Couriers
A March 2026 study of 561 NYC delivery workers found high injury and mental‑health issues, attributing them to physical demands and deactivation practices.
PQ vows to scrap Santé Québec, create new health unit
The Parti Québécois pledged to eliminate Santé Québec and create a new unit within the Ministry of Health to decentralize services and boost accountability, as part of its election‑time health reforms.
Study Finds High Injury and Mental Health Issues Among NYC Delivery Workers
A new study shows that NYC delivery workers experience high injury and mental health rates, attributing the problems to demanding work conditions. The survey included 561 workers from an estimated 70,000 in the city.
Councilmember Will Jawando Resumes In‑Person Council Work
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando resumed in‑person duties on September 29 after missing meetings due to a recent heart attack.
Ontario Starts Dual COVID-19 and Flu Shots for High‑Risk Residents
Ontario health officials launched a combined COVID‑19 and flu vaccination program for high‑risk residents in September 2026, as other provinces have not yet released their schedules.
Health Authority Reports Decade-Long Rise in Absenteeism
Santé Québec reports a ten‑year rise in absenteeism among health workers, creating staffing difficulties.
Quebec Health Agency Warns of Decade-Long Staff Absence Rise
Santé Québec reported a ten-year increase in staff absenteeism across Quebec's health network, leading to staffing challenges.
Alopecia Awareness Walk Takes Place in Miami’s Edgewater
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation organized a morning walk on September 26, 2026, through 45 locations in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood to raise awareness of alopecia and its social impact as part of nationwide Alopecia Awareness Month events.
Health Canada Suspends Grifols Plasma Clinic License in Winnipeg
Health Canada suspended Grifols' plasma clinic licence in Winnipeg on September 23 after finding compliance problems, halting collections while the company works on a reopening plan.
Ontario Court Orders Third OHIP Review for Terminal Cancer Patient
A Toronto court ordered a third OHIP review for a young father with Stage 4 melanoma after finding the province gave no reason for denying out‑of‑country treatment coverage.
Health Canada Suspends Licence of Winnipeg Grifols Plasma Center
Health Canada has suspended the licence of the Winnipeg Grifols plasma collection centre due to quality‑management concerns after a donor died last year, pending a remedial plan and audit.
Sully Sullenberger Opens Up About Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Sully Sullenberger publicly shared new details about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and discussed his final flight during a New York City event on September 23, 2026.
