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Southwestern Ontario region sees no new measles cases for first time since spring
Data released by Public Health Ontario shows no additional illnesses in the area covered by Southwestern Public Health over the past week, which in April accounted for 45 per cent of the province's cases and the highest count in Canada.
Measles cases rise in popular Ontario travel hot spot
Public Health Ontario is reporting 32 new measles cases over the past week with most of them located in a popular summer travel area in the province.
Hospitalizations increase in salmonella outbreak tied to recalled salami
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 84 people have gotten sick with salmonella linked to deli meats since April, and there have now been nine hospitalizations.
How St. Michael's Hospital is trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients
The Navigator Program helps steer unhoused people through a health-care system that can be especially challenging for patients without a fixed address or means to advocate for themselves. The program was established to break the cycle of hospital readmission and improve health outcomes.
72 sick in salami salmonella outbreak, health agency says
Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman
New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances.
7 hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a notice stating that 57 people — 44 in Alberta and 13 in Ontario — got sick after eating Rea brand Genoa salami and Bona brand Genova salami.
6 infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers in Ontario since last fall
Ontario's chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not vaccinated.
Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege
A Toronto doctor, Esther Park, resigned from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) on April 30, which came after her licence was restricted to office based gynecology on Dec. 17, 2024. Since then, former patients have come to The Canadian Press with allegations that include abusive and inappropriate treatment.
Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began
Health officials say measles has infected 182 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 1,622 since an outbreak began in October.