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Quebec hospital trains nurses, creates new position after man developed fatal bedsore

Weeks after the death of Normand Meunier, who developed a severe bedsore in the Saint-Jrme hospital, the local health authority has announced new measures and training to better care for patients with disabilities.

Another private seniors' home to shut its doors in Montreal

A private seniors' residence will close its doors in August. Its owner says he wants to create affordable housing, but borough bylaws prohibit the conversion of RPAs into residential units.

Number of patients waiting for surgery in Quebec hits new record

The latest government figures show there are now more than 170,000people waiting for surgery in Quebec an even largerbacklog thanwhat the province saw during the worst of the pandemic.

Quebec ophthalmologists question low prices offered by LASIK MD for outsourced cataract surgeries

The Quebec ophthalmologist association is concerned about the prices submitted by the Vision Group/LASIK MD for health network subcontracts. But the company explains that it has an efficient business model and quality services.

Quebec signing more contracts with private clinics to help clear surgery waitlists

Quebec Health MinisterChristian Dub saidworking with the private sector was part of the solution to handle surgery waiting lists that have grown as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the health-care system to scale back some services.
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Widowed by COVID-19, a pregnant mother of 5 struggles with guilt and grief

Dsir Buna Ivara was in the final stages of his doctorate, caring for his five children while his wife, Amoti Furaha Lusi, worked at a long-term care home in Dorval. Furaha Lusi struggles with her grief and her guilt over Ivara's death from COVID-19, blaming herself for bringing home the virus.

'It felt like I had been stabbed,' says patient left with 33-cm metal plate inside after surgery

An investigation has been launched after Montreal cancer patient Sylvie Dub learned a 33-centimetre metal plate was left inside her during a hysterectomy, causing her severe pain in her shoulder.

Olympic Stadium roof deteriorating at rapid rate

The Olympic Stadiums retractable roof is at the end of its life and tearing at a faster rate every year.