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Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.

Public health

fromFast Company

1 week ago

RFK Jr.'s war on Dunkin' spits on the Kennedys' Massachusetts roots

RFK Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary, challenges coffee chains like Dunkin' to provide safety data on high-sugar beverages, sparking backlash from Massachusetts residents who fiercely defend the state's iconic brand.

US politics

fromwww.amny.com

6 months ago

Prescription for help: Doctors demand ICE ensure detainees in Lower Manhattan receive required medical care | amNewYork

Doctors are demanding ICE to provide necessary medical care to detained immigrants, citing urgent health needs.

fromwww.cbc.ca

8 months ago

Ontario's needle distribution ban at HART Hubs puts people at risk, critics say | CBC News

More than 600 individuals and organizations from across Ontario have signed a letter calling on the province to allow the distribution of syringes at Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs, citing increased risks of HIV and hepatitis C transmission due to the prohibition.

Public health

fromBrooklyn Eagle

10 months ago

Healthcare Heroes Celebration will honor two doctors with solid Brooklyn roots

Teresa Y. Smith-Bellilleâs leadership in emergency medicine and advocacy for diversity has significantly reshaped inclusive training programs and public health outreach for the community.

NYC parents