Tag: patient care
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Ground Breaks on BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
Groundbreaking ceremony signals start of a major health project The Mid and North Island will soon benefit from enhanced cancer care as construction begins on the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A formal groundbreaking ceremony brought together health leaders, government officials, clinicians, and community members to mark a significant milestone in…
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Canada’s Cancer Research Leap: LHSF Verspeeten Endowed Chairs Accelerate Translational and Oncological Discoveries
A Bold Canadian Commitment to Cancer Research Canada stands at a pivotal moment in the fight against cancer as a landmark philanthropic effort accelerates research from the lab bench to the patient’s bedside. An extraordinary $5 million donation from the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten, channeled through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and matched…
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Public Tours Offered for New Ambulatory Health Hub in St. John’s
Overview: A First Look at St. John’s New Ambulatory Health Hub Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services invites community members to preview the newly opened ambulatory health hub at Unity Health Centre, located at 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s (the former Costco building). With patient care set to begin on Tuesday, October 21, 2025,…
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Quality of Life Takes Center Stage in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care
Rethinking Goals in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care When a diagnosis arrives, the instinct is to pursue aggressive treatment and chase victory over cancer. But growing evidence and patient experiences are reshaping that mindset. For many women with early-stage breast cancer, the aim is not only to prolong life but to preserve a meaningful, active, and…
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Helston eye clinic closure leaves macular care in limbo
Background: a service once saved now closed A small eye clinic on Meneage Street in Helston has abruptly closed its doors, weeks after a health trust announced that a vital service had been saved. The clinic previously treated patients with macular degeneration, providing regular injections every eight to 12 weeks that were essential for slowing…
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Respiratory Infections Surge: Medications That Worsen IRAS
Overview of the latest IRAS surge In recent weeks, the country has seen a sharp rise in acute respiratory infections (IRAS), reaching roughly 40,000 weekly episodes. The uptick began in epidemiological week 33, with 33,143 cases, followed by 35,857 the next week, and a continued increase thereafter. Public health officials stress the need to understand…
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Why Liver Transplants Belong at Home in the Philippines
A milestone for Philippine healthcare In a landmark moment, The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center completed the Philippines’ first fully robotic liver transplant. A 14-month-old boy became the recipient; his mother donated the living liver segment. The operation marked a new era of local capability, showing that world-class outcomes can be achieved at home.…
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Continued Strike at HMC: Impact on Patients and Services
Introduction The situation at the Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar has reached a concerning impasse as doctors continue their strike, primarily rooted in a parking dispute with the provincial tuberculosis control programme employees. This ongoing strike, which began last Thursday, has significant implications for patient care, particularly in elective services, leaving many in distress.…
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Ongoing Strike at Hayatabad Medical Complex Disrupts Services
Introduction: Ongoing Strike at HMC The Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar has been embroiled in a strike that has significantly disrupted healthcare services for patients. Since last Thursday, doctors have been on strike, citing grievances over parking disputes with employees of the provincial tuberculosis control programme. This situation has resulted in a cessation of…
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HMC Strike Continues: Health Services Disrupted for Patients
Overview of the Ongoing Strike at HMC The Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar is currently facing a significant disruption in services due to a strike initiated by doctors. The strike, which began last Thursday, is a result of ongoing disputes regarding parking arrangements with employees of the provincial tuberculosis control programme. This unfortunate situation…