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Georgia abortion providers wary after court strikes down ban

Georgia abortion providers wary after court strikes down ban

ATLANTA (AP) — Abortion providers in Georgia resumed performing the procedure beyond six weeks of pregnancy this week after a judge threw out the state's abortion ban .
'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine

'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine

CALGARY — A cardiac surgeon in Calgary has spearheaded a move to send medical and surgical supplies to Ukraine after seeing a doctor there treat open-heart surgery patients in a bomb shelter. Dr.
Indian Health Service steps up COVID, other vaccine push

Indian Health Service steps up COVID, other vaccine push

PHOENIX (AP) — The Indian Health Service announced Thursday that all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment when appropriate, under a new vaccine strategy.
Health-care workers' pandemic overtime hours highest in more than a decade, CIHI data shows

Health-care workers' pandemic overtime hours highest in more than a decade, CIHI data shows

OTTAWA — New labour data offers a snapshot of COVID-19’s toll on health-care workers during the earlier part of the pandemic.
Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will not be making a high-dose influenza vaccine free to residents 65 and over, despite recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization that the shot be used for seniors when it is available.
Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana

Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov.

US sanctions Mexico's Familia Michoacana drug cartel

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday on Mexico’s Familia Michoacana drug cartel, which it accused of manufacturing “rainbow” fentanyl pills purportedly aimed at children.
Cuban activists want law to protect women abused at home

Cuban activists want law to protect women abused at home

HAVANA (AP) — Screams, insults and confinement: that was what Diana endured in the seven years before she ended a relationship with her boyfriend.
'West Wing' cast urges struggling Americans to seek help

'West Wing' cast urges struggling Americans to seek help

WASHINGTON (AP) — As more Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, the cast of “The West Wing” teamed up with the Biden administration on Thursday to share a simple message: you are not alone.
Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise

Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The head of Africa's top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries. The continent of 1.
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