U of C student living with POTS leads new study on long-term impacts of chronic condition
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome primarily affects women of childbearing … READ MORE
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Family doctors are dealing with more paperwork than a decade ago. Here’s why
Family doctors in Canada saw their administrative workload increase dramatically … READ MORE
Have you applied for FSCD in Alberta? CBC News wants to hear your experience
Advocates raise concerns about growing waitlists. We’d like to hear from … READ MORE
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can download it
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can … READ MORE
Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
How bowling helps this girl with cerebral palsy defy the odds
The family and a local coach say bowling needs to grow as a sport in Canada. WATCH | … READ MORE
Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates
Qualifying for the credit opens door to 13 other federal measures for people living … READ MORE
Their infant son had to spend several days in the ICU. Then his medical records went missing
IWK hospital in Halifax could not find records for Tegan Hutz’s son for more … READ MORE
Babies exposed to measles getting preventive treatment every week in Manitoba
Injections needed because youngest infants ineligible for vaccine: doctor. About one … READ MORE
Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
AISH recipients moved to new program will receive $200 less each month. Edmonton … READ MORE
Some Canadians will get a government benefit payment today
Some Canadians could receive a benefit payment from the government today. Behnam … READ MORE
Thousands of Alberta seniors to lose income supplement as province faces rising provincial deficit
Additional cuts mean many Albertans caring for seniors will lose their $1,000 … READ MORE
Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
More than 150 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2025: CBC News analysis. A … READ MORE
‘I just had enough’: This Cambridge dad shovels accessible parking spots for his son
City says it clears parking spots within 24 hours of a snowfall. Devin Sisak, … READ MORE
Finding Ease in a Body with Cerebral Palsy
I woke up one morning when I was 2 needing a tissue. Like any 2-year-old wanting to … READ MORE
Adidas Introduces Shoe Geared Towards Athletes With Down Syndrome
After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with Down syndrome and other … READ MORE
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
Canada’s hospital emergency rooms have hit a breaking point. Is it the new normal?
Patients across the country can spend days on stretchers and in storage rooms … READ MORE
Alberta legislation could pave way for two-tiered health-care system, new report says
Alberta government dismisses report’s findings as ‘collection of NDP talking … READ MORE
Canada’s wheelchair curlers make Paralympic history with unbeaten round-robin
Defeat United States 7-3 to improve record to 9-0 in Milan Cortina. Ina Forrest, Jon … READ MORE
Canada’s Natalie Wilkie skis to 3rd medal of Milano Cortina, earning sprint classic bronze
Wheelchair curling rink moves to 6-0 in round-robin play; ice hockey team tops Group … READ MORE
Beedlebug Socks: Spokane grandmother invents “adaptable” socks for grandson with disability
Linda Beedle, left, Beedlebug Socks Founder and CEO, and her grandson Coen show off … READ MORE
‘He deserves to be heard’: Mother fights for non-verbal son to use preferred communication method at school
School board doesn’t recognize Rapid Prompting Method as valid form of … READ MORE
Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low. Alberta is … READ MORE
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Provincial data shows … READ MORE
In their own words: the frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS
A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple … READ MORE
Calgary disability advocacy group shuts down 1 year after province cuts funding
Disability Action Hall will cease operations on Friday. Some Disability Action Hall … READ MORE
New online portal lets families search assisted living vacancies in Alberta
Interactive map shows available spots, amenities and costs. The Alberta government … READ MORE
Canada returns 10 hockey players from 2022 Paralympic silver medal squad
3 defencemen, 2 forwards will make Games debut next month in Milan Cortina. Greg … READ MORE
Manitoba still faces challenge in curbing measles a year into outbreak: community health prof
Spread of highly contagious disease not showing signs of slowing in province. The … READ MORE
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