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Abbeyfield model a potential for vacated Pioneer Manor space

Abbeyfield model a potential for vacated Pioneer Manor space

A 42-unit Abbeyfield-model development has been proposed for unplanned space at Pioneer Manor being vacated as a result of the facility’s ongoing bed redevelopment project
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Gélinas reintroduces bill aimed at increasing organ donations

Gélinas reintroduces bill aimed at increasing organ donations

The Peter Kormos Memorial Act would change Ontario’s donation system to one of ‘presumed consent’ to organ donation, meaning people would have to opt out instead of opting in
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Region’s top doc talks working two jobs during a pandemic and racking up $500K+ in overtime

Region’s top doc talks working two jobs during a pandemic and racking up $500K+ in overtime

Public Health Sudbury and Districts has been criticized following the release of the 2021 Sunshine List, which cited medical officer of health and CEO Penny Sutcliffe’s earnings for the year as reaching $800,726
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The Soapbox: Nurses are leaving the profession in droves and here's why

The Soapbox: Nurses are leaving the profession in droves and here's why

For decades, nurses have been abused by patients and abused by the health-care system itself. Is it any wonder so many are leaving the profession, and just when we need them most?
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Sunshine List: Overtime pay sees medical officer of health bring home more than $800K

Sunshine List: Overtime pay sees medical officer of health bring home more than $800K

Dr. Penny Sutcliffe earned more than $500,000 in overtime during the past two years
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Public Health Sudbury reports 48 new cases of COVID-19 for March 25

Public Health Sudbury reports 48 new cases of COVID-19 for March 25

There are now 338 active cases being monitored by local health officials
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Video: Check out the new state-of-the-art medical learning centre at Health Sciences North

Video: Check out the new state-of-the-art medical learning centre at Health Sciences North

Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre ‘sim labs’ helps students learn through simulated emergencies
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Nurses' Association endorses new Liberal-NDP partnership

Nurses' Association endorses new Liberal-NDP partnership

RNAO pleased to see health care improvements at the heart of the political agreement
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Medical association president ‘deeply alarmed’ at high rate of physician burnout

Medical association president ‘deeply alarmed’ at high rate of physician burnout

More than half of Canadian docs reported high levels of burnout, worsening mental health in a November 2021 survey, highlighting the impact the pandemic had on physicians
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Fewer deaths, fewer paramedic calls and less Naloxone being distributed so far this year

Fewer deaths, fewer paramedic calls and less Naloxone being distributed so far this year

Sudbury opioid surveillance numbers indicate improvements in substance abuse statistics
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