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Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

EDMONTON — Alberta's government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part
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Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

OTTAWA — The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for providing health screening guidelines next spring, after an expert report said there is a pressing need for reform.
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Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale

Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale

NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver says the home has been excellently maintained and is on an attractive street, but what the description doesn't say is it's a forced sale involving an embezzler and a
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Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada's top doctor says it's more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation.
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Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
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California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit.
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US measles count nears 1,200 cases as Ohio officials confirm 3 outbreaks are over

US measles count nears 1,200 cases as Ohio officials confirm 3 outbreaks are over

The U.S. logged fewer than 30 measles cases this week as Ohio health officials confirmed three outbreaks in two counties were over. There have been 1,197 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
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Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal

Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal

MONTREAL — Lance Stroll is gaining a reputation for fighting through pain.
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A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas

A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades that operate worldwide and provide much needed help has roiled countries in the Caribbean and the Americas.
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