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Measles Outbreak, Pharmacare Expansion & Psychedelic Risks
📍 Measles cases surge, new pharmacare deals, psychedelic risks, health worker shortages, and tax tips for medical expenses.
Healthy Canada Newsletter
March 09, 2025
📅 Sunday, March 9, 2025
Your trusted source for Canada’s top health stories—delivered every Sunday.
🏥 This Week’s Top Health Stories
1️⃣ Psychedelic Use Rising in Canada: Risks & Benefits Under Study
📍 By Amina Zafar – March 3, 2025
ER Visits & Long-Term Risks – A new study finds those seeking emergency care after using psychedelics face a higher risk of death within five years.
Medical Supervision Key – Experts urge caution, as psychedelics impact the brain differently based on mental health history and substance use risks.
🔗 Read More on CBC News
2️⃣ Canada Invests $14.3M to Address Health Worker Shortages
📍 By Employment and Social Development Canada – March 4, 2025
Boosting Health Workforce – New funding will help over 3,500 internationally trained health professionals enter Canada’s workforce.
Faster Credential Recognition – Investments aim to speed up foreign credential approvals, easing hospital and clinic staffing shortages.
🔗 Read More on Canada.ca
3️⃣ Federal Election Town Hall: Fixing Canada’s Health System
📍 By Canadian Medical Association – March 5, 2025
Health Care in the Election Spotlight – Experts and advocates push for policy solutions ahead of the federal election.
Growing Public Concern – 6.5 million Canadians lack a family doctor, with 43% believing the health system is worsening.
🔗 Read More on Canadian Medical Association
4️⃣ Canada Signs Pharmacare Agreement with B.C. for Free Medications
📍 By Health Canada – March 6, 2025
$670M Investment – B.C. residents will receive universal coverage for contraceptives, diabetes medications, and hormone replacement therapy.
Expanding Access – Over 1.3 million people will benefit from free contraception, while nearly 550,000 will gain improved diabetes treatment access.
🔗 Read More on Health Canada
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5️⃣ Did You Know You Can Claim These Medical Expenses on Your Taxes?
📍 By Katie Dangerfield – March 7, 2025
Maximize Your Tax Return – Medical expenses like prescriptions, dental care, vision care, and therapy may be eligible for tax deductions.
🔗 Read More on Global News
6️⃣ Canada Signs Pharmacare Agreement with P.E.I. for Free Medications
📍 By Health Canada – March 7, 2025
$40M Investment – P.E.I. residents will receive universal coverage for contraceptives, diabetes medications, and rare disease treatments.
Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs – Over 41,000 Islanders will benefit from free contraception, and 16,000 with diabetes will gain access to essential medications.
🔗 Read More on Health Canada
7️⃣ Measles Cases Surge in Canada Amid Global Outbreak
📍 By Aarjavee Raaj – March 8, 2025
Rising Infections – Canada has confirmed 227 cases this year, already surpassing 2024’s total, with outbreaks in multiple provinces.
Vaccination Urged – Experts warn of declining vaccine rates and urge Canadians to check their immunization status before traveling.
🔗 Read More on CTV News
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Until next Sunday,
— The Healthy Canada Weekly Team 🚀
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