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Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year, federally funded program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and response protocols, aiming to improve Canada’s readiness for future pandemics after gaps exposed by COVID‑19.
CalOptima Health is spending $4.3 million to add four new cities to Orange County's street‑medicine program, expanding mobile health services for unhoused residents.
Fergus Farrell, who recovered from a 2018 spinal injury after a year in a wheelchair, begins a nearly 3,000‑mile coast‑to‑coast walk today by crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, marking a major physical and spiritual milestone.
A British Columbia family is traveling to Montreal to seek an experimental treatment for their three‑year‑old son's rare genetic disease, reflecting the national effort to develop therapies for conditions affecting few patients.
Quebec opposition parties have accused the CAQ of mismanaging a health‑IT project after its budget rose 230 percent, calling for a review of the digital transformation overseen by Santé Québec.
Quebec will not add new e‑scooter regulations despite health professionals reporting a rise in serious child injuries. Officials say existing rules suffice while monitoring safety trends.
A Quebec City couple risks a $20,000 birth bill because work‑permit renewal delays could suspend their health coverage before their second child is born. The case highlights how immigration paperwork directly affects access to publicly funded health services in Quebec.
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
Petal has sued Quebec’s health agency, Santé Québec, alleging it copied the company’s software and is seeking $150 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in Montreal on July 30, 2026, underscores a dispute over intellectual‑property rights between a private developer and a public health authority.
Saratoga Regional Health Center officially opened on July 27, 2026 with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 612 Maple Avenue, featuring local officials and health leaders. The multi‑specialty campus aims to broaden health services for the community.
Quebec's health ministry has asked for an independent investigation into the March 2026 deaths of three youths at the Prévost rehabilitation centre, part of the Batshaw network, to determine the cause and address any systemic issues.
Quebec Health Ministry and Batshaw Youth and Family Centres have requested an independent investigation into the deaths of three minors under Batshaw’s care in Montreal, aiming to determine the circumstances and assess existing safeguards.
Ontario has revised its guidelines for aesthetic procedures like Botox, applying new standards to nurses, doctors and other medical professionals in response to growing demand for cosmetic treatments.
Quebec has committed $670 million to add six new floors to Charles‑LeMoyne Hospital in Longueuil, expanding its capacity and aiming to improve regional health services.
Wildwood, N.J., will host a 5K run and 1‑mile walk on July 18, 2026, to honor police and fire survivors. The annual fitness event aims to recognize first‑responders while promoting community health.
Quebec plans to tighten over‑the‑counter Benadryl sales after a coroner’s 2025 recommendation, prompted by the 2023 fatal overdose of an 18‑year‑old.
Quebec is drafting stricter regulations on over‑the‑counter Benadryl after a coroner’s 2025 recommendation and a 2023 overdose death of an 18‑year‑old, aiming to limit misuse while maintaining access for allergy relief.
Christiane Germain announced on July 7, 2026 that she is resigning from the board of directors of Québec’s government health corporation, Santé Québec, reducing its private‑sector representation.
Quebec reported a 559% rise in data breaches over three years, with medical records valued at $250‑$1,000 each, making health data the most lucrative personal information on the black market.
Ontario’s Ministry of Health lowered the age for at‑home colorectal cancer screening to 45, making the FIT test available to all residents 45 and older and becoming the second province in Canada to adopt the reduced age threshold.
