Wildwood Crest Health & Wellness Expo Set for June 10
The Wildwood Crest Health & Wellness Expo, organized by local officials, will be held on June 10, 2026, in Wildwood Crest, NJ, aiming to promote community health as summer begins.
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Ontario Lowers Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45
Ontario lowered the routine colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45 and introduced an at‑home test for those 45 and older, becoming the second province after Prince Edward Island to expand eligibility.
Health Canada Seizes Unapproved Hyperbaric Chambers in Quebec
Health Canada seized unapproved low‑pressure hyperbaric chambers from Arthur Tétrault wellness centers across Quebec on June 20, 2026, after issuing a public advisory warning about such non‑approved devices.
Montreal Man Shares ALS Journey to Raise Awareness
A Montreal man with ALS shared his personal story on June 20, 2026, to boost public awareness during ALS awareness month, collaborating with researchers to highlight the disease’s challenges and ongoing scientific efforts.
Québec Health Agency Mandates Pre‑Hire Mental Health Questionnaires
Quebec’s health agency announced that executive job applicants at Santé Québec must now complete detailed pre‑hire questionnaires covering mental‑health and eating‑disorder history, a measure critics say is highly intrusive.
Québec Health Agency Restores Measures to Prevent Summer Service Disruptions
Santé Québec will reactivate last year’s successful protocols to reduce summer service disruptions in health facilities across Quebec, aiming to maintain continuous care during the 2026 season.
Québec Health Agency Demands Detailed Mental‑Health Questionnaires for Executives
Santé Québec now requires senior‑level executive applicants to complete detailed mental‑health and eating‑disorder questionnaires as a condition of hiring, effective June 20, 2026.
Quebec's New Digital Health Record Faces Early Growing Pains
Five weeks after its launch, Quebec’s new province‑wide digital health record system is facing technical and operational challenges, though Santé Québec says the issues are beginning to subside. The agency expects the platform to eventually improve coordination of patient information across the health system.
Paramedics Union Leaves Manure at Quebec Ministers' Offices
Quebec's largest paramedics union placed bags of manure on the steps of CAQ cabinet ministers' offices in mid‑June to protest stalled contract negotiations, highlighting rising tensions in the province's health sector.
Montreal Brain Bank Holds 3,800 Specimens for Research
The Montreal brain bank, Canada’s largest, now holds 3,800 human brains for research into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, suicide and major depression, supporting national and international scientific studies.
Quebec immigration plan favors health workers, excludes senior aides
Quebec introduced an immigration plan on June 14, 2026 that prioritises doctors and nurses but excludes senior‑care aides, prompting criticism that the measure neglects essential senior‑care staff.
Héma-Québec launches summer drive to boost blood and plasma donations
Héma‑Québec has launched a provincewide summer campaign in June 2026 to encourage blood and plasma donations during the vacation season, aligning with National Blood Donor Week to help maintain supply levels.
Héma-Québec Launches Provincewide Summer Blood and Plasma Drive
Héma-Québec launched a provincewide summer campaign on June 13 to boost blood and plasma donations during the vacation season, aligning with National Blood Donor Week across Canada.
Quebec Prohibits Energy Drink Sales to Under‑16s
On June 11, 2026, Quebec's government enacted a ban preventing retailers from selling energy drinks to anyone under 16, requiring age verification for all such sales.
Study Finds Free Contraception Would Cost $22 M Annually in Quebec
IRIS estimates that a universal free‑contraception program in Quebec would cost $22 million annually and could cut unplanned pregnancies by about 25 percent, offering a measurable health benefit in a province without such a policy.
