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Patient Safety in Hospitals: A Personal Encounter with Violence at Halifax Infirmary Recounted

A former patient of the QEII Halifax Infirmary is raising her voice about her worries regarding safety, claiming she directly observed the kind of violence that healthcare professionals endure. Mandie Pitre shares her experience following a Code Silver event, that occurred recently at the hospital’s emergency room, where three employees […]

Saskatchewan Mom Opens Up about Dealing with Daughter’s Exceptionally Uncommon Genetic Variation

Layna Lou Durocher, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, was born with an unusual genetic mutation that necessitates intricate care. Her mother, Sydney Gardiner, opens up about the emotional and physical challenges this rare condition imposes on their family. The mutation impacting Layna is situated on the PBX1 gene. The prevalence of this […]