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OMA: Male specialists getting more referrals, higher billings

OMA: Male specialists getting more referrals, higher billings

Ontario Medical Association highlights a data showing not only do male specialist get more referrals, they earn nearly 5% more than their female counterparts
Various events today to note International Overdose Awareness Day

Various events today to note International Overdose Awareness Day

Northern Ontario continues to be among the regions in Canada with the highest rates of overdose and death
NISA celebrates 25 years of mental health support in Sudbury

NISA celebrates 25 years of mental health support in Sudbury

An organization run by and for others with the same lived experience, the Northern Initiative for Social Action is helping others with mental health challenges be their best selves
Canadian physicians advised how to treat nitrous oxide toxicity

Canadian physicians advised how to treat nitrous oxide toxicity

Growing problem of people using nitrous oxide to get high is examined in a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal
Ford failing to resolve Ontario’s ‘hospital crisis,’ says CUPE

Ford failing to resolve Ontario’s ‘hospital crisis,’ says CUPE

Health Sciences North needs to grow by 104 beds and at least 1,007 staff members over the next four years in order to bring it up to par with average Canadian hospitals, according to a report released by CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions
Beware when buying food off social media, Public Health warns

Beware when buying food off social media, Public Health warns

Public Health Sudbury advises public to use its ‘Check Before You Go’ service to ensure the food you’re buying comes from an inspected kitchen
Medical study suggests shift work contributes to depression

Medical study suggests shift work contributes to depression

Authors said shift work might be considered an occupational hazard and justifies the need to public health intervention
Queen's University is planning mental health research in Sudbury

Queen's University is planning mental health research in Sudbury

Sudbury is one of many Ontario cities that experiences significant barriers to mental health care
HSN access concerns raised by sexual violence survivors group

HSN access concerns raised by sexual violence survivors group

Due to staffing shortages of specialized nurses, Health Sciences North confirms sexual assault survivors have faced challenges in accessing services
Updated: Drinking water advisory lifted for Skead Rd. area

Updated: Drinking water advisory lifted for Skead Rd. area

'The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported'