Rain poured down Thursday night outside the Sessions on the River recording studio in Fort Erie, Ont., but it did little to dampen the mood inside as friends, family and community members gathered to pay their respects to Heather Winterstein. Her death four years ago at St. Catharines Hospital raised questions about how Aboriginal people … Read more
Horizon Health Network says it may have found a way to prevent 600 hospitalizations a year and save $8.6 million. The health agency has introduced “diversion teams” in many local hospital emergency departments, Horizon CEO David Arbiio said. These teams help organize care at home or in the community, when appropriate, rather than admitting people … Read more
A 42-year-old man began self-administering a high-dose niacin or vitamin B3 supplement because he read on social media that it improved cholesterol and increased longevity. After two weeks, he developed severe flushing, itching, nausea and abdominal pain. He came to the hospital with severe fatigue. Tests revealed that his liver enzymes and blood glucose were … Read more
Media personality Perez Hilton recently said she was hospitalized for 21 days after suffering a life-threatening condition. Doctors who specialize in gastrointestinal and family medicine say the case helps illustrate why it’s important to always contact your health care provider. Hilton, born Mario Lavender, said A video has been posted on YouTube On Monday, he … Read more