Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Tentative Deal
Paramedics in Montreal and Laval voted 60 percent against a tentative July 2026 agreement with the Quebec government, prompting a return to negotiations.
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Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Deal
On August 9, 2026, 60% of Montreal and Laval paramedics voted to reject a tentative agreement negotiated last month with the Quebec government, prompting a return to negotiations.
Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Deal
On August 9, 2026, paramedics in Montreal and Laval rejected a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, with 60% voting against the proposal, prompting a return to negotiations.
Quebec ERs Remain Overcrowded Through Summer
Quebec’s emergency rooms have stayed crowded throughout summer 2026, with physicians reporting heavier workloads and no usual seasonal relief, according to the Association of Emergency Physicians of Quebec and Dr. Marie‑Maud Couture.
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Insight Health Pursues Two Chicago Hospital Acquisitions After $30M Loss
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Quebec ERs Remain Overburdened Throughout Summer 2026
Quebec’s emergency rooms remain heavily burdened throughout summer 2026, with physicians reporting no usual seasonal relief, according to the AMUQ and Dr. Marie-Maud Couture.
Bomb Threat Prompts Large Police Presence at Pasadena Hospital
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Quebec Emergency Doctors Report No Summer Relief
Quebec emergency departments saw no typical summer decline in patient numbers in 2026, forcing physicians to abandon traditional staffing and treatment methods amid sustained high workloads.
Survey Finds 16% of Chicago Comedians Uninsured
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Alzheimer Patient Handcuffed, Jailed After Senior Home Assault
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Quebec Expands Home‑Support Pilot to Nine Regions
Quebec announced on August 5, 2026 that its home‑support pilot will expand to nine regions, providing up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to increase affordable care access.
Quebec Expands Home‑Support Pilot to Nine New Regions
Quebec announced the extension of its home‑support pilot to nine more regions, offering up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to improve affordable care access. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance home‑care options across the province.
Quebec Extends Home‑Support Pilot to Nine New Regions
Quebec announced an expansion of its home‑support pilot to nine new regions, providing up to 623,000 hours of reduced‑price services to increase affordable care across the province.
New York Physician-Assisted Suicide Law Becomes Effective
New York’s medical aid in dying law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in February, became effective on August 5, 2026, permitting physician‑assisted suicide for eligible patients statewide. The state health department will guide implementation and oversight.
AtlantiCare and Select Medical Launch 60‑Bed Rehab Hospital in Galloway
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NYC, Insurer Settle Retiree Copay Dispute for $53 Million
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Advocates Call to Reopen Two Chicago Safety‑Net Hospitals
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant to review the allocation formula for Measure B parcel‑tax revenue, assessing its suitability for funding trauma hospitals and EMS. The move follows the 2002 voter‑approved tax intended to support county emergency services.
