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Election winner must fix health staffing gaps: Alberta surgeon

Responding to the criticism, the UCP said its government inherited a “broken, bloated, and bureaucratic health system” from the NDP

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The winner of this month’s provincial election must devote significant resources to combating health-care staffing shortages, according to the head of the Alberta Association of General Surgeons.

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Ashley Roberts has NOT received an invite to Nicole Scherzinger’s wedding yet

Ashley Roberts doesn't know if she's invited to Nicole Scherzinger's wedding or not credit:Bang Showbiz

Ashley Roberts doesn’t know if she’s invited to Nicole Scherzinger’s wedding or not credit:Bang Showbiz

Ashley Roberts is yet to receive an invite to former Pussycat Doll bandmate Nicole Scherzinger’s wedding – amid rumors she’s not including any of the girls on her special day.

The 41-year-old Heart Radio presenter – who reads out the latest showbiz news on the station – has responded to a report that suggested Nicole, 45, has decided to marry former rugby player Thom Evans, 38, without the presence of her former fellow Pussycat Dolls.

She told co-host Jamie Theakston on Wednesday (12.07.23): “I got

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34 Hamilton schools recognized for being ‘healthy and inclusive’


Corpus Christi’s Healthy Schools Approach focused on Physical Activity and Mental Health. The school was awarded gold Healthy Schools certification for the second consecutive year. Photo: Corpus Christi

Every year, the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) conducts a certification and recognizes schools for their efforts in creating healthy, safe and inclusive learning environments.

This year, 34 of the 41 schools that applied, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) were awarded the gold certification for being healthy. While three received silver and three others, bronze.

“It’s a testament to the hard work

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Gateway lecture series looks at healthy aging

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HURON – The Gateway Center of Excellence in Rural Health recently hosted Fabulous at Every Age: Healthy Aging, its 25th Virtual Lecture Series Event.

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The Tuesday, June 20, lecture featured speaker Dr. Alexandrea Peel of Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Center and chair of Rural Senior Care at Gateway CERH. The lecture was moderated by student research assistant Sage Milne and featured panelist Kathy Scanlon, executive director at One Care, a not-for-profit health organization that provides support for seniors and older adults in Huron and Perth counties.

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Dianne Fox, a retired registered nurse who

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The Strange (and Formerly Sexist) Economics of Engagement Rings 

Engagement rings have long been a symbol of love and commitment, but their economic and social implications are more complex than meets the eye. In this article, we explore the strange and sometimes sexist economics of engagement rings and the evolving attitudes towards this traditional practice. 

Engagement rings hold a significant place in the world of weddings and relationships. They are often associated with the tradition of a man proposing to a woman, presenting a ring as a symbol of his love and commitment. However, this tradition has roots in a time when women had limited economic power and were …

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High BMI is not associated with a higher risk of death, the study finds

A body mass index in the range considered overweight is not necessarily associated with a higher risk of death, a new study has found. The research is the latest addition to a growing body of evidence that suggests BMI alone is not an accurate indicator of a person’s health.

The study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, assessed the relationship between BMI and the risk of death from any cause, based on data from more than 550,000 US adults over an average of nine years.

The results showed no significant increase in the risk of death for those 65

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Province helps better connect patients to primary-care providers

As more family doctors and nurse practitioners join BC’s health-care system, the Province is expanding the Health Connect Registry to better connect primary-care providers to the people who need them.

Starting summer 2023, the registry will continue to support patients to find a primary-care provider closer to where they live.

“The Health Connect Registry is a crucial action, delivering on our government’s commitment to strengthen health care, and it will help us provide better, easier access to primary care for generations to come,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Between the new doctors who signed up with our new-to-practice incentive

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Alex Jones shares an update on her husband Charlie Thomson’s mental health battle

Alex Jones has shared an update on her husband Charlie Thomson’s struggles with his mental health after revealing last year he was going through a ‘really bad period.’

The One Show presenter, 45, has been married to the insurance broker since 2015 and they share three children together.

Speaking on Gaby Logan’s Midpoint podcast, Alex shared that Charlie is ‘in a much better place now,’ than he was a year earlier.

She also revealed Charlie had put much more focus on his diet, and cooking for his family had been a huge benefit to his mental health on days when

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