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Steward Health Care reaches deal to sell its nationwide physicians network

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care said it has reached an agreement to sell its nationwide physicians network to a private equity firm.
Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

Toronto Public Health urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise

TORONTO — Toronto public health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox as the number of reported cases in the city continues to rise.
Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

HALIFAX — One major step that Nova Scotia can take to reduce homelessness is by addressing the "pathways" that lead vulnerable people to end up on the street, the head of a shelter for women and children said Tuesday.
Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will decide in November whether to guarantee a right to abortion with a constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s near-total ban.

Dentist charged with invasion of privacy after camera found in employee bathroom, police say

WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia dentist faces charges after police said a concealed camera allegedly was found in his office's employee bathroom. Dr. Jeremy Michael Crow turned himself in at the Weirton Police Department on Monday.
Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's decision to offer free at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections is an important step toward reducing some barriers to vital sexual health care, says the head of the provincial AIDS coalition. Dr.
With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

Arizona voters will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion to the state constitution.
Lebanon's health care system in tatters but still preparing for a possible wider war with Israel

Lebanon's health care system in tatters but still preparing for a possible wider war with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s crisis-battered health care system is now preparing for the possibility of a devastating wider conflict with Israel, the country’s health minister told The Associated Press in an interview Monday.
Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

TORONTO — A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks, the province's Ministry of Health said Monday afternoon.
Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom

Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school.
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