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Rising grocery prices deepen food insecurity in Parc-Extension
As Montreal families settle into the fall routine, the reality of rising grocery bills is once again hitting hard. Inflation on food, while slowing compared to last year’s peak, remains above the overall inflation rate in Quebec. For neighbourhoods...
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Spike in pediatric ER visits raises alarm: Parc-Extension families urged to take extra precautions this summer
As temperatures rise and school doors close for the summer, doctors at the Montreal Children’s Hospital are issuing a stark warning: the season of sun can quickly become the season of injury. Each year, the hospital’s Emergency Department sees...
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Public Health Alarm: Tuberculosis and Syphilis Resurge in Montreal
Parc-Extension Among Most Affected by Gaps in CareMontreal is grappling with a resurgence of two infectious diseases that once seemed under control: tuberculosis and syphilis. According to recent data released by the city’s public health office, both have seen...
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Quebec’s Health Reform: What It Means for Parc-Extension
Quebec’s new proposal to prioritize sicker patients for family doctors is raising alarms in communities like Parc-Extension, where access to health care is already fragile.The government’s plan would categorize patients based on health complexity and offer doctors annual payments...
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Navigating Montreal’s Overwhelmed ERs: What Parc-Extension Residents Should Know
As winter peaks, hospitals across Quebec are bracing for a surge in emergency room visits, with overcrowding already reaching critical levels. Santé Québec is urging residents to ask themselves the "right questions" before heading to the ER, particularly in...
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Hospital emergency rooms under pressure in Montreal, including Parc-Extension
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu cases. Experts warn that the situation is unlikely to improve in the coming weeks.Flu season...
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Measles exposure in Montreal: public health concerns for Parc-Extension residents
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period. This development underscores the ongoing risks of measles, a highly contagious and potentially severe respiratory...
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Storm of Reactions: Quebec Requires New Doctors to Work in Public Health System
The Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the public healthcare system, a move that could significantly impact communities like Parc-Extension, where many residents...
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Novomed Clinic: A New Hope for Healthcare in Montreal’s Parc-Extension
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment of the Novomed Clinic. This new medical center is set to tackle the critical shortage...
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Quebec’s Red Tape Reduction: A Boon for Park-Extension’s Aging Population
In a move that promises to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, the Quebec government, under the leadership of Health Minister Christian Dubé, is cutting down on medical paperwork. This initiative, particularly beneficial for the aging population of Park-Extension,...
