Posted October 29, 2026 3:34 pm. A new poll suggests long wait times lead half of Canadians to avoid seeing a doctor or going to the hospital. The percentage of respondents who said they avoided consulting doctors because of wait times was highest…
Oct 29, 2026, 13:06 ET Aspen Dental announces free Aspen Dental Savings Plan enrollment in November and expanded benefits for VFW members CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aspen Group (TAG) today announced new initiatives designed to make dental care more accessible and affordable for…
Nursing shortages continue to strain Canada’s health-care system despite a growing number of people working in the field, with vacancies for licensed practical nurses remaining particularly high, new Statistics Canada data show. Licensed practical nurses had a job vacancy rate…
Posted October 29, 2026 11:15 am. MONTREAL — A new poll says long wait times lead half of Canadians to avoid seeing a doctor or going to the hospital. The percentage of respondents who say they avoid consulting doctors because of wait times is…
Most Canadians believe the health- care system needs to change and 61 per cent are willing to pay for surgery at private clinics, according to a new Leger poll Half of Canadians have avoided hospitals because of long waits and more…
The union counts 1,907 positions lost provincewide since January 2025, while new grads look to Manitoba for work. The province calls the claims misguided. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) led a rally in October to protest the hospital cuts in…
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The RANGE hosted their first Rural Innovation Expo earlier today where they showcased drone healthcare delivery, wildfire detection and regional innovation. The expo featured updates on The RANGE’s work in rural healthcare, workforce development, wildfire detection and…
Health care dominated the lobbying agendas of Alberta’s influencers this year after the provincial government promised to dismantle and decentralize the public health system. Alberta Health was the target of 135 new lobbying registrations this year, more than any other provincial…
Yesterday, as the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, I released The State of Public Health in Canada 2026 annual report. The report examines seven population health trends that offer insights into the health of people in Canada. The topics include…
Jay leads strategy, operations, and the original research behind Nurse.org's data projects, including the State of Nursing Survey, Nurses on the Ballot, Nursing Workforce Benchmark, Nurse Strike Intelligence, and more. His 25+ years in digital media, healthcare, and education include…
Health care in Canada: wait times, emergency room closures, family-doctor shortages and the health workforce, nationally and in the provinces.
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