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Measles Alerts, Private Health Care Concerns & Bird Flu Vaccines
📍 Rising measles cases, debates over Quebec’s growing private health sector, and Canada’s plan to protect against H5N1 avian flu.
Healthy Canada Newsletter
February 23, 2025
📅 Sunday, February 23, 2025
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🏥 This Week’s Top Health Stories
1️⃣ Measles Exposure Alert in B.C.
📍 By Simon Little – February 17, 2025
Measles Case Confirmed in Lower Mainland – A traveler from Southeast Asia has been diagnosed with measles, with hundreds potentially exposed at Vancouver Airport.
High-Risk Areas Identified – Passengers on Air Canada Flight 66 (Bangkok to Vancouver, Feb 11) and those in Vancouver Airport’s international arrivals (7-9:30 AM) should monitor for symptoms.
🔗 Read More on Global News
2️⃣ Concerns Grow Over Quebec’s Expanding Private Health Care
📍 By Pat Van Horne – February 18, 2025
Privatization Debate Intensifies – Critics argue that private health care expansion benefits business interests over patients, with 800 doctors leaving Quebec’s public system.
Access & Equity Concerns – Labor groups and policymakers worry that growing privatization could widen gaps in health care access for lower-income residents.
🔗 Read More on Canadian Health Coalition
3️⃣ Canada Secures 500,000 Doses of H5N1 Avian Flu Vaccine
📍 By Amina Zafar – February 19, 2025
Protecting High-Risk Groups – Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of the H5N1 avian flu vaccine to protect farm workers and those exposed to infected animals.
Low Risk to the Public – While no sustained human transmission has been detected, health officials monitor the virus closely due to its potential pandemic risk.
🔗 Read More on CBC News
4️⃣ Why More Female Physicians Are Considering a Move to Canada
📍 By Avis Favaro – February 18, 2025
Political Uncertainty Driving U.S. Doctors North – Growing concerns over abortion restrictions, anti-science sentiment, and healthcare funding cuts are pushing some U.S. female physicians to explore Canadian job opportunities.
Increased Interest in Canadian Healthcare Jobs – Ontario, B.C., and Nova Scotia have reported a surge in job inquiries from U.S. doctors, with fast-track licensing making relocation easier.
🔗 Read More on CTV News
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5️⃣ Does OHIP Cover Physiotherapy in 2025?
📍 By Syncara – February 23, 2025
Limited OHIP Coverage – Most private physiotherapy clinics are not covered by OHIP. Exceptions exist for hospital outpatient programs or physician-referred treatment plans.
Costs & Alternatives – Private physiotherapy sessions range from $75 to $150 per visit. Many Ontarians rely on extended health benefits from employers or government-funded rehab programs for coverage.
🔗Read More on Syncara
6️⃣ Interprovincial Barriers Prevent Doctors from Practicing Anywhere in Canada
📍 By Sharon Kirkey – February 18, 2025
Doctors Restricted by Licensing Rules – Physicians licensed in one province cannot easily work in another, even in emergencies, delaying critical care.
Push for a National Medical License – The Canadian Medical Association supports a pan-Canadian licensing system, but provincial laws and fees remain obstacles to implementation.
🔗 Read More on National Post
👋 That’s a Wrap!
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— The Healthy Canada Weekly Team 🚀
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