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At a time of COVID-19 pandemic, universal basic income (UBI) has been presented as a potential public health 'upstream intervention'. Research indicates a possible impact on health by reducing poverty, fostering health-promoting behaviour and

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 77, Issue 8, Page 3472-3482, August 2021.

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.

Abstract Aim To examine the UK pandemic preparedness in light of health expenditure, nursing workforce, and mortality rates in and relation to nursing leadership. Background The Global Health Security Index categorized the preparedness of 195

Health PEI testing clinics will continue with extended hours on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: •    Montague, Montague Legion, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •    Charlottetown, Park Street, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. •  

Better emergency care for people in the Tri-Cities area is here as construction is complete on the expanded emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital.

Government is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

British Columbians living with diabetes will now have the Dexcom G6, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides regular updates on blood glucose levels throughout the day, covered through BC PharmaCare.

More young people in B.C. will have expanded access to life-saving interventions and mental health care through suicide prevention programs for First Nations and Métis youth, and post-secondary students.

Albertans requiring emergency medical services (EMS) can now be transported to alternative care locations instead of emergency departments so more ambulances can get back on the road faster.