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Artificial Intelligence event planned for Health Sciences North

Artificial Intelligence event planned for Health Sciences North

Hospital digital event will discuss priorities, challenges, and innovative solutions that will shape the future of digital transformation in healthcare.
Eight local cases of whooping cough not classified as an outbreak

Eight local cases of whooping cough not classified as an outbreak

Sudbury health unit said vaccine protection can fade over time and that many people ignored routine vaccinations during the pandemic  
Sudbury health unit says whooping cough ‘infections on the rise’

Sudbury health unit says whooping cough ‘infections on the rise’

Public Health Sudbury and Districts said whooping cough is contagious and can spread easily from person to person
Study finds pain relief requires lower levels of opioids than believed

Study finds pain relief requires lower levels of opioids than believed

Study was carried out in Quebec and Ontario emergency rooms where patients were given lower doses of opioids and lower dose of follow-up meds, finding most patients didn’t require as much pain relief as they were given
Ontario spending millions to upgrade nurses' emergency training

Ontario spending millions to upgrade nurses' emergency training

Province announces $10 million in new funding to boost emergency care training for nurses in remote and rural emergency departments 
Swimming advisories in place on Ramsey and South Baymouth

Swimming advisories in place on Ramsey and South Baymouth

High levels of bacteria prompt warning from Public Health Sudbury & Districts
Timmins putting up cash to help attract new doctors

Timmins putting up cash to help attract new doctors

Committee now approaching industry leaders to help out as well
Medical journal addresses health care for transgender people

Medical journal addresses health care for transgender people

Barriers persist within Canada’s health-care system for transgender and non-binary patients says medical journal study
Youth Wellness Hub is proving its worth, service provider says

Youth Wellness Hub is proving its worth, service provider says

Downtown venue operated by Compass provides programs and mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25
Ontario has plans to welcome more immigrant health care workers

Ontario has plans to welcome more immigrant health care workers

Province wants to remove barriers to make it easier for qualified immigrants to join the healthcare workforce